Content
- 1 What causes the medicinal properties of galangal tincture on vodka
- 2 What is the treatment of galangal tincture on vodka
- 3 How to make galangal tincture
- 4 Galangal root tincture recipes
- 5 How to take galangal tincture
- 6 The use of alcohol tincture of galangal in cosmetology
- 7 Limitations and contraindications
- 8 Conclusion
Galangal tincture has been used in Russia for a long time and is known for its beneficial properties. However, this plant should not be confused with the Chinese galangal, which is also a medicine, but is a completely different plant from the genus of ginger. In Russia, under the name of galangal root, erect cinquefoil is used for treatment. It is this plant that you need to ask at the pharmacy if you need to prepare a tincture on galangal for the treatment of any disease.
What causes the medicinal properties of galangal tincture on vodka
The use of galangal in folk medicine is due to its astringent, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and hemostatic properties. Rhizomes are rich in tannins of the protocatechol group, from 7 to 22%. It should be noted that in young (3-4 years old) specimens, the concentration of these elements is 2 times less than in older plants (5-8 years old). Most of them accumulate in the budding phase, that is, at the very beginning of flowering.
Tincture of plant rhizomes has a strong local anti-inflammatory effect, due to which the drug is widely used to treat skin diseases, to heal wounds, in the fight against external hemorrhoids. This is again due to the pronounced effect of tannins, which create a protective film on the surface that protects tissues from mechanical, chemical and bacterial effects, which, as a rule, are accompanied by inflammatory processes. At the same time, the lumens of the vessels are narrowed, their permeability decreases.
The plant contains the following substances:
- vitamin C;
- trace elements (K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Co, Cr, Al, V, Se, Ni, Sr, Pb, I, Br and others);
- the glycoside tormentillin;
- essential oils;
- ether tormentol;
- phenolic compounds, including cinchona, gallic, salicylic and ellagic acids;
- polyphenols;
- wax;
- resin;
- flobaphenes (red pigment);
- starch;
- Sahara;
- tannins;
- triterpenodes;
- tiliroside;
- flavonoids;
- gum.
Medicinal raw materials contain a wide and varied spectrum of useful substances. According to reviews, tincture on galangal rhizomes is used for hernia and tumors of the esophagus, jaundice, gastritis, ulcers, hepatitis and many other diseases.
What is the treatment of galangal tincture on vodka
In Russia, they have long been familiar with kalgan-grass, tinctures and other dosage forms were prepared from it. Each housewife considered it her duty to stock up on the root of this plant for the winter, since all year it served as a reliable remedy for many diseases. It was used for diseases of various organs and systems:
- Gastrointestinal tract: flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, colitis, enterocolitis;
- respiratory tract: as an expectorant;
- dermatological problems: wounds, cracks, burns, eczema, frostbite;
- in dentistry and otolaryngology: for applications and rinsing the mouth;
- with pathologies of the liver and biliary tract;
- for joints and muscles: rubbing with alcohol tincture for gout, rheumatism, arthritis;
- with gynecological problems, hormonal imbalance that caused uterine bleeding;
- to enhance male potency.
Even the Zaporozhye Cossacks knew about the ability of the kalgan-root to increase male strength. The tincture prepared on the basis of this medicinal plant was popular. In addition to the amazing healing effect, it also possessed excellent taste. Therefore, brave warriors did not neglect this medicine and were always in shape and good spirits.
For its wonderful properties galangal-root was called as soon as it was. One of these names is "mighty", it eloquently testifies to how highly valued among people this plant. It was not unreasonably believed that galangal can save a person who fell ill with dysentery and stop even the most severe diarrhea. At that time, many people died from this disease.
How to make galangal tincture
There are various recipes for preparing galangal root tincture. This plant has been used in folk medicine in various countries for many centuries, so there are many cooking options. The easiest way is to dig up the root of Potentilla erect, wash and dry. Then boil well, and dilute the resulting broth with alcohol to a strength of 30-40%.
You can prepare the tincture in the following way: pour 3 freshly dug roots with a bottle of high-quality vodka. Insist up to 2 weeks.
There is also an old recipe for kalganovka. Its essence is as follows: grind 5-6 galangal roots into powder, pour 1 liter of vodka. Keep in a warm place for 10-15 days, shake.
What to insist on: alcohol or vodka
Homemade tincture on galangal can be made with alcohol, then it will be of a medical nature. If you use vodka, this drink will most likely become a drink. At the same time, galangal root can be used both independently and in combination with other ingredients that complement and enhance its medicinal effect or taste.
Collection and preparation of raw materials
Erect cinquefoil is an inconspicuous plant with small single flowers with only four yellow petals. It grows in small bushes of several stems, the height of which is no more than 20-30 cm. For medicine, the root of galangal herb is of great interest - a powerful, woody, red-brown shade. It is in it that all the medicinal properties of this plant are concentrated.
Kalgan-grass grows in meadows, pastures, forest edges, clearings, dry darkened places. But most of all he loves humidity, in damp places it reaches the largest size in growth. The maximum content of nutrients in the root is concentrated in autumn or early spring.It is during these periods of the year that it is customary to procure a drug.
The best time to harvest is October. The dug out roots of the galangal should be washed with cold water to remove dirt, cut off the lateral processes. Sometimes roots slightly rotted in the ground come across. They need to be cut until a brown, red tint appears on the cut instead of black.
The restoration of the reserves of Potentilla rhizomes in nature occurs faster than in other similar plants. After collecting raw materials, many seeds remain in the soil, which give new young plants, and after a few years become suitable for medicinal preparations. It is possible to re-collect raw materials at the same place once every 7-8 years.
The roots are removed from the ground, washed, crushed into 0.5 cm cubes, dried in different places:
- in the oven;
- in the attic;
- under a canopy;
- in an electric dryer.
It is best to keep the prepared roots in a cool oven or on a heating battery for several days. Then cut into small pieces and dry. This method allows you to save more biologically active substances, the composition of which will determine the benefits and harms of galangal tincture.
Galangal root tincture recipes
Additional ingredients are often added to recipes for medicinal products with galangal. They enhance the existing properties of the drug and provide new opportunities. Thanks to this, the scope of application of galangal root tincture on vodka is significantly expanding.
With a saber
This type of tincture on the root of the galangal will help with joint pain, serve as an immunostimulant, relieve many diseases, for example, leukemia, lymphosarcoma. It effectively restores cartilage tissue, removes excess salts from the body. Galangal tincture with cinquefoil is a reliable treatment for:
- radiculitis;
- arthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- gout;
- growths on the fingers;
- polyarthritis.
In gynecology, tincture of galangal root helps with uterine bleeding, fibroids, hormonal imbalance. In gastroenterology, it treats gastritis, ulcers, and also helps to eliminate cholesterol, normalize digestive processes.
Ingredients:
- cinquefoil (crushed roots) - 200 g;
- galangal - 100 g;
- vodka - 3 liters.
Drink 1 tbsp. l. tincture diluted in 50 ml of water. Take three times a day before meals for a month. Then from 10 to 30 days a break and repeat the course. Do this 3 times.
With ginger
Galangal tincture is often prepared with ginger; there are a variety of options for its preparation.
Ingredients:
- galangal - 40 g;
- ginger - 40 g;
- sage - 40 g;
- mint - 40 g;
- anise - 40 g;
- alcohol - 1 l.
Mix everything and leave for 2.5 weeks. Then add 1.5 liters of drinking water and distill the entire solution through a distillation apparatus. Then insist again the same time as the first time. Filter through a waffle towel or heavy cotton cloth. If you replace alcohol with vodka, then you do not need to dilute with water.
Tincture "Healing"
Ingredients:
- galangal - 40 g;
- anise (seeds) - 15 g;
- dill (seeds) - 15 g;
- ginger - 3 g;
- vodka - 1 l.
Insist everything for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally. Filter and then accept.
Tincture "French"
Ingredients:
- galangal - 40 g;
- cardamom - 40 g;
- ginger - 40 g;
- cinnamon - 40 g;
- cloves - 40 g;
- anise - 40 g;
- vodka - 3 liters.
Pour vodka into a jar, add spices and herbs. Shake everything, close the lid. Insist up to 3 weeks.
With reindeer moss
Yagel, or deer moss, is a strong immunomodulatory agent that helps the body to survive the cold season well. Has a strong antibacterial effect, is active against tubercle bacillus. It can stop severe diarrhea, infectious processes, enhances potency in men.
Ingredients:
- reindeer moss;
- galangal;
- vodka.
Cook and insist as in all previous cases.
With licorice
Galangal tincture itself is a little bitter; to soften the taste, you can add licorice root to the drink.
Ingredients:
- galangal root (ground) - 1.5 tsp;
- licorice root - 1 tsp;
- coffee - 5-6 beans;
- vodka - 0.5 l.
Close tightly with a lid, leave for 3 weeks in a warm room. Then store in a cool place in a tinted glass container.
With prunes
Ingredients:
- galangal root - 5 tsp;
- prunes - 10 pcs.;
- vodka - 3 liters.
Roll up the jar with the contents, leave in a warm, dark place. After 10 days, filter the drink, it is ready to drink.
How to take galangal tincture
In folk medicine, there are 3 main ways to use galangal tincture:
- inside for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and other internal organs, as a rule, no more than 50 ml;
- rinsing the mouth for colds, periodontal disease;
- rubbing, compresses for skin, joint diseases.
For each individual disease, 1-2 forms of treatment with galangal tincture are used at the same time.
Rules for the use of galangal root tincture for men
Galangal tincture has a positive effect on the body of men who have problems with immunity and potency caused by psychogenic factors. In case of any severe internal problems requiring surgical intervention, as a rule, the drug does not bring a pronounced result.
The therapeutic effect of galangal tincture on alcohol for potency is explained by its strongly pronounced antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. Also, the drug affects the state of the nervous system, increases blood flow to the genitals, which improves erectile function. Such a multifaceted influence on the problem and ensures the success of treatment.
How to drink galangal tincture to increase potency in men
It is necessary to take tincture of galangal for medicinal purposes on an empty stomach half an hour before meals 3-4 times a day. Only in this case it will be fully assimilated by the body, due to which it will show its miraculous abilities.
The first 2 weeks take before each meal and 3 hours before bedtime, the dosage is 20 drops. Then gradually increase the amount to 50 drops. The course of treatment is 1.5 months, repeat after 2 weeks. If work does not allow taking alcohol tincture during the day, treatment can be carried out in the evening, every 2 hours, 1 tsp.
For joints
For diseases of the musculoskeletal system, galangal tincture should be used not only for rubbing and compresses, but also taken orally. You can use the same product. A single amount - 30-40 drops inside, up to 4 times a day on an empty stomach.
With gastritis
Gastric tinctures are most often prepared from galangal, which are effective in the treatment of gastritis and ulcers. Take a tincture of 40-50 drops, you can mix it with milk. Drink three times a day.
With cirrhosis of the liver
Take 24-40 g of powder from galangal root, pour 0.5 l of vodka. Keep warm for 21 days, then filter to remove sediment. Take 30 drops of the finished tincture three times before meals.
There are herbs that increase the effect of galangal on the liver, so it is advisable to add them during treatment. The first herb is the bullock. Take at different hours with galangal root for 2-3 months. This is the first course.
Then the galangal is continued to drink, and the buplek is replaced with a smokehouse, or smoke-grass. They drink the same amount of time as in the first case. Then they take the white stone oil, following a special recipe, then again the bollush.
For gynecological diseases
Galangal tincture is used for douching, as well as for oral administration. It has a healing effect due to its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, galangal tincture helps to heal cracks on the chest and lips. Calms nerves during PMS, stops uterine bleeding.
The use of alcohol tincture of galangal in cosmetology
Galangal root is also well known to cosmetologists.It is included in many cosmetics for skin and hair care. Medicinal and cosmetic products based on galangal help:
- quickly heal microcracks;
- have an antibacterial effect on acne;
- improve microcirculation;
- tone up, tighten the skin of the face;
- remove traces of fatigue;
- strengthen hair roots;
- saturate with vitamins and minerals.
Limitations and contraindications
Before you try galangal tincture on vodka, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications to its use. There are a number of cases where this drug is not desirable to use. So, you should be careful in the following cases:
- increased blood clotting;
- poorly expressed stomach acidity;
- atonic constipation;
- increased blood pressure;
- pregnancy;
- age up to 3 years;
- high body temperature;
- high rates of prothrombin index.
Conclusion
Galangal tincture is an effective drug used in folk medicine to treat a variety of diseases, including severe cancer.
