At all times there were people who preferred the recipes of traditional medicine. Thanks to the vast experience of mankind using various plants as a medicine, we have complete information about their effectiveness and possible contraindications. Our great-grandmothers also prepared an excellent remedy for many ailments - this is a tincture made of Kalina. The recipe for its preparation was passed from generation to generation, it is incredibly simple, but it has a wonderful effect on the body.
Tincture of viburnum on alcohol
For the preparation of tinctures you will need only 2 tbsp. Ripe berries of viburnum and 500 ml. Of vodka. For earlier prepare capacity - for this it is very convenient to use a 2 liter bottle. It should be pre-washed and, preferably, dried. Clean berries need to be picked from twigs and cuttings. Small inflorescences do not need to be separated if they pass freely in the neck of the container. Sleeping berries in a bottle, do not tamp them. It is necessary that the vodka freely penetrate to the very bottom. Vodka should be topped up until it covers the upper row of the viburnum. All this is closed tightly with a lid and leave in a dark cool place for a few days. Then add the vodka in the bottle to the very neck and return the product to its original location. Only three weeks later you will have a tincture of viburnum. The recipe, as you can see, is very simple, but it takes time before you can take the medicine as directed. Recommend to add a few spoons of this tincture in the tea - this will help with colds, insomnia, increased blood pressure and weakened immunity.
Tincture of viburnum with sugar
Here is another wonderful recipe that allows you to prepare a tincture that even ulcerers are recommended to take. Combination of berries with viburnum and sea buckthorn can get a medicine for this disease. In order to cook it, you will need: 3 kg of viburnum, 1 kg of sea-buckthorn, 2 tbsp. Sugar and 2 liters of vodka. Pay attention to the fact that the quality of vodka should be at a high level.
Clean and dried berries scatter on cans and pour over to vodka. Close the lid tightly and leave it to stand for a few weeks. Then drain the vodka into a separate container and fall asleep, the remaining berries are sugar. Shake the jars well to ensure that the sugar is completely mixed with the product. After two weeks, drain the syrup formed in the containers. Your tincture of viburnum (the recipe is suitable for preparation of medicines from mountain ash) will be ready after you mix the syrup with the previously drained syrup. Store the product in sealed containers and in a dark place.
How to apply tincture
This tincture can be used with small glasses before eating to prevent colds . Those who suffer from insomnia, it is recommended to drink the medicine, adding it to the tea for a few spoons. Care should be taken for the product to persons suffering from heart disease or low blood pressure. Use only for the treatment of adults, since children are countered with alcohol tincture from viburnum. Recipe for children involves the preparation of jelly, broths or the use of berries in fresh form.