Dandelion tincture

Dandelion, a simple and humble flower. In the common people - the yellow sun. It grows almost everywhere, and is often exterminated as a weed in summer cottages. Which is quite logical, because no matter how beautiful it looks during the flowering period, it has no place in the beds. However, external data is not the whole charm of a dandelion. It is a useful and medicinal plant.

Dandelion tincture

The medicinal properties of dandelion root have long been known and are widely used both in folk medicine and in traditional medicine. It helps to fight such complex diseases as arthritis, diabetes, liver disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis.

The fact is that the dandelion root contains a lot of such a substance as inulin polysaccharide. And he is able to reduce blood sugar well. Another substance, taraxacin, helps in the production of gastric juice and bile excretion. Also, taraxacin perfectly copes with the function of cleansing the body of toxins and can be used as a laxative.

Dandelion root tincture is capable of not only treating diseases, but also strengthening the immune system. Tincture on the roots, leaves, dandelion flower helps to cleanse the blood, lymph, is used to treat joints, as a sedative.

Nowadays, there are many medications based on dandelion tincture with different spectrum of action. It is used to make medicines for weight loss, medicines for people suffering from high acidity of the stomach.

Dandelion tincture can fight kidney and gallstones. Correctly prepared tincture and the correct dosage are a great way to get rid of ulcers and vitamin deficiency.

Dandelion tincture with vodka

First option

To prepare dandelion tincture you will need:

• dandelion root 100 g;
• vodka 1 l;

Preparation:

1. To prepare the tincture, wash the dandelion root to remove any dirt. Let it dry a little.
2. Pour a liter of vodka over the root and leave to infuse in a dark (cool) place for two to two and a half weeks.
3. Stir every four days.

This tincture is drunk several times a day, twenty-five drops a few hours before meals. The tincture is great for dealing with stomach and digestive problems. It can also be used as a face cleanser.

Second option

For cooking you will need:

• dandelion flowers (their number depends on the container in which you will make the tincture, they should cover it exactly in half);
• vodka.

Preparation:

1. Dandelion flowers must be cleaned of midges, bugs and other insects. Wash them, wring them out, let them dry a little.
2. Fold them into a prepared glass container and fill with vodka, to the brim. Cover, the dandelions can now be infused for three weeks.
3. Strain the finished tincture through cheesecloth or a fine sieve.

Tincture from the dandelion flower is used only as a means for rubbing or rubbing. But by no means inside. Lotions and compresses are made from it, for bruises, abrasions, diseases of the joints.

Option three

For cooking you will need:

• young dandelion leaves 200 g;
• vodka 1 l.

Preparation:

1. For the tincture to be effective, the leaves must be picked correctly. This is done even before the flowers appear, when only the young leaves have grown a little.
2. The leaves are washed, dried and placed in a glass container. It is best to use a simple 3 liter jar.
3. The leaves are poured with vodka. The jar is closed and put away in a dark, cool place for two weeks.
4. As soon as the tincture is ready, it must be filtered and poured into suitable containers.

The tincture is stored on dandelion leaves for no more than two years. It is drunk several times a day, twenty drops a few hours before meals.

Dandelion tincture for joints

Most commonly used to treat joints dandelion tincture on a triple cologne. It is the most popular remedy in traditional medicine. And this is not at all surprising, because the triple cologne has many advantages over vodka or alcohol. In addition to warming, it also has anti-inflammatory properties. And all due to the fact that it contains essential oils of medicinal herbs.

To prepare the tincture you will need:

• dandelion flowers;
• triple cologne.

Preparation:

1. Prepare a 1-liter glass jar with a wide mouth.
2. Rinse dandelion flowers, free from insects, dry.
3. Fill the jar to the brim with flowers and cologne.
4. Leave to infuse in a dark place for two weeks.
5. After the tincture is ready, strain it.

Such a tincture is stored in the refrigerator. It is used exclusively for compresses and rubbing.