Useful properties of aspen
Aspen bark, its young shoots, buds and leaves are used for medicinal purposes. All of them have astringent and hemostatic properties.
Aspen bark is considered the most valuable in folk medicine. It contains poulin, salicin and tannins, and in large quantities. Studies have shown that the bark contains a substance that, by its composition, is a natural substitute for aspirin.
Aspen bark, application
Aspen bark as a medicine is used to treat various diseases of the bladder: urinary incontinence, cystitis, and others. It also helps with disorders in the work of the stomach and intestines, hemorrhoids and prostate hypertrophy. It can effectively relieve cough, increase appetite and reduce elevated temperature.
Aspen bark, which can be used in decoctions and infusions, helps with disorders of the human nervous system and diabetes. To do this, carefully crushed bark in the amount of one glass is poured with three glasses of boiling water and boiled for half an hour, and then wrapped and insisted for about six hours. Take 3 tablespoons of the finished broth 30 minutes before meals. For the treatment of complex diseases, such as joint damage and diabetes, the process of taking the drug can be long - up to two months. After this, it is necessary to take a break for one month, and only after this, the course can be repeated.(//tractor-service.com)
The bark is also used to treat various colds. To obtain a more complete and strong effect, aspen leaves and buds are added to preparations based on the bark of the plant. Such a set of useful substances effectively reduces the temperature and cures many problems of the respiratory system: pneumonia, bronchitis, cough, angina.
Aspen buds, or more precisely, an alcohol tincture based on them, have a strong bactericidal effect, which can destroy such a storm as Staphylococcus aureus. Aspen and infusions are prepared from the kidneys, which are excellent for rheumatism, gout and various infections.
On the subject of using aspen medicines, folk medicine can give several valid recommendations:
After a large loss of blood, the combination of aspen bark with other parts helps to recover very quickly.
If there are problems with the skin, aspen bark is used. Preparations based on it are able to cope with boils, burns, eczema and other lesions. For the treatment of skin diseases, an alcohol tincture of aspen leaves, bark, and buds is used. And any children's cream can be used as the basis of this treatment.
It is strongly recommended for the male population in their advanced years to take a decoction of aspen bark. This allows for efficient and effective prevention of prostatitis. To obtain a stronger effect, the bark of a young plant is used.