People knew about the healing properties of horseradish for a long time, therefore they prepared not only seasonings, but also various medicines, decoctions and tinctures.
The most popular has always been the so-called “horseradish” among the people, which was famous for its healing qualities.
Depending on the method of preparation of the product, the frequency and the correctness of its use, it could bring benefit or harm, so experts always advised to follow a number of rules to obtain the desired therapeutic result.
The benefits and harm of horseradish tincture
The nutrients contained in it have the following effects on the body:
- vitamins of group C strengthen the immune system and prevent the risk of developing deficient conditions;
- tannins improve the work of the digestive organs, clean the intestines;
- B vitamins stimulate mental activity and metabolic processes in the body;
- carbohydrates as a source of energy, contribute to the rapid recovery of the body after an illness or a long course of treatment;
- flavonoids, fiber and ash neutralize free radicals, prevent the risk of cancer, reduce the likelihood of poisoning by decay products;
- mustard oil acts as a catalyst for chemical and biological processes, as well as one of the strongest antioxidants.
In addition, the rich mineral complex of horseradish roots and leaves (iron, sodium, calcium, copper, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine) remains unchanged even after heat treatment. The plant juice contains riboflavin, myrozin, starch, fats, thiamine, proteins, resinous substances, ascorbic acid, fiber, phytoncides, mono- and disaccharides.
The alcohol that is added during the preparation of the tincture is the optimal medium acting according to the principle of preservative. A water-based product will lose its healing properties in a few days, even if it is stored in a hermetically sealed container.
What diseases helps and does it have contraindications?
Experts advise to use hrenovuhu in the presence of such health problems:
- diabetes;
- seborrhea, dermatitis, urticaria;
- ARI, bronchial asthma, tonsillitis;
- neuralgia;
- joint pain, swelling;
- typhoid fever;
- viral hepatitis;
- potency problems;
- wounds and inflammations;
- prostration;
- mastopathy;
- heart disease, incl. vegetative vascular dystonia;
- lack of appetite.
Before taking tinctures for medicinal purposes or in the case of chronic diseases in the acute phase, you should definitely consult with your doctor, because means different intensively affecting composition.
Given the fact that the tincture is made on alcohol, then it should be abandoned for people sensitive to alcohol.
Tincture of horseradish is contraindicated in the following cases:
- with gastritis and ulcer, because increases the acidity of the stomach and causes pain;
- with individual intolerance to the components;
- in diseases of the pancreas;
- with kidney problems.
It is forbidden to take hrenovuha pregnant and lactating women, children.
What alcohol to use as a basis?
Tincture on horseradish has always been different from other drinks with a burning taste and its strength, which should have been at least 35-40 degrees. Often, 96% of commercial alcohol diluted with water or home rectified was used as an alcohol base. You can also add vodka, but it is worth considering that hrenovuha will be useful if you use the highest quality ingredients for its preparation.
Recipe
For a medicinal product you need the following set of ingredients:
- horseradish leaves - 7-8 pcs. (medium size);
- alcohol (diluted with water up to 70 degrees) - 1 l;
- juice from two lemons;
- honey - 4-5 tbsp. l
- The leaves of the plant must be thoroughly washed and crushed, then folded into a quart jar and pour with alcohol.
- The mixture should be infused under a closed lid for several weeks in the refrigerator, then filtered.
- At the end of the preparation, honey and lemon juice are added to the resulting liquid, which improves the taste of the finished product.
For stones in the gall bladder and diseases of internal organs, the tincture is applied in 1 tbsp. l 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment, depending on the disease, is 1 month and it is recommended to repeat it periodically..
For 1 time you can use at least 20-30 ml. Often, the state of health improves already the next day after the start of taking the medicinal tincture.
Made on the basis of horseradish and alcohol the product can be stored in a dark cool room for 2-5 years in normal humidity.
It is best to pour it into small containers, since frequent opening of the bottles exposes the product to oxygen, destroying the beneficial composition.
How to make tincture of horseradish root at home?
To prepare a healing tool based on rhizomes and alcohol will need:
- 0.5 kg of horseradish root;
- 1.5 liters of alcohol;
- juice from 3 lemons;
- 0.5 kg of liquid honey.
- Peeled and washed horseradish roots are minced with a meat grinder and then blended.
- The resulting slurry is placed in a clean glass container and poured with alcohol.
- All this must be mixed, tightly closed with a lid and infused for 7 days in a dark, cool room.
- After the specified period, the mixture is poured into a container of a larger volume and the rest of the ingredients are added to it.
The finished product is taken in the morning and evening for 1 tbsp. l before meals. It improves the health of the male body and increases the potency. Tincture is recommended for use with mastopathy..
We offer to watch a video on how to prepare a tincture of horseradish at home:
Possible side effects
In order to prevent the treatment by traditional methods of harm to health, it must be remembered that homemade tincture of horseradish can cause burns of the mucous membranes, if you do not adhere to this recipe.
It is also used with extreme caution by people diagnosed with the following problems:
disorders of the thyroid gland;- prostatitis;
- chronic diseases of the digestive tract;
- liver and kidney disease.
disorders of the thyroid gland;In the absence of the desired therapeutic effect of the drug or the appearance of an adverse reaction, the intake of tincture should be stopped and consult a doctor.
Also worth noting that a large amount of horseradish can increase pressure, cause the development of internal bleeding. Most often, such phenomena occur when the recommended doses are exceeded.
Recipes cooking tincture of horseradish, you can create yourself if you consider the useful properties of the components and correctly compare their ratio. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and follow the reaction of your body.
