Decoction of linden
Preparation and storage of linden: medicinal raw materials are flowers with bracts of leaves. They collect them in the flowering phase, when a part of the flowers blossomed. In later terms, raw materials lose their properties. Small branches with abundant flowers can be cut with a pruner. Raw materials are dried immediately after collection under a canopy, in a ventilated room, in an attic or in a dryer at a temperature of 40-50 ° C.
The lime flower is stored no more than 1 year, otherwise it loses valuable substances. Lime blossom contains a lot of mucus, tannins, glycosides, essential oil, flavonoids. Color is used for colds of the lungs( bronchitis, influenza), as part of the tea - antirheumatic, with neuroses, spasms. Lime blossom in hot tea acts sweatshop. It has cosmetic, disinfecting and cleansing effects. Apply it for baths, gargling, rinsing hair. From the lime color, homemade "lime wine" and "honey" are made in the same way as it is made from dandelion flowers.
Dosage forms: for preparation of infusion it is necessary to take 2 tbsp.l.crushed lime flowers for 2 cups of boiling water;insist 20-30 minutes. Decoction is prepared at the rate of 3-4 st.l.crushed flowers to 2 cups of water, boil for 10 minutes, filter.
Required: 3 tbsp.l.linden flowers, 3 cups of beer.
Method of preparation. Pour lime flowers with beer, boil for 30 minutes on a water bath. Then cool, insist at room temperature for 40 minutes, drain.
How to use. Drink 1/2 cup with neurotic headaches 3 times a day, regardless of food intake.
Take 1 tbsp.spoon lime flowers and raspberry fruit, pour them 2 cups of boiled water, boil for 5 minutes, let it brew, strain and dissolve in a decoction of 2 tbsp.spoons of honey. Take it warm for half a cup 3-4 times a day as an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent for colds and flu.
Take a handful of lime-colored, dip in a glass with boiling water and cover with a lid or saucer. After 15 minutes, add a little honey and a teaspoon of milk. In the resulting broth, wet the fleece and wipe the skin. After applying the decoction on the face, wait a few minutes, then rinse with water. Store the broth in the refrigerator for no more than 12 hours. This product cleans the skin well and makes it supple and tender. It is good to apply this decoction with peeling skin.
Requires 50 grams of chamomile flowers, 50 g lime-colored, 50 g of rose hips, 3 cups of beer.
Method of preparation. Raw materials to mix in small enamel ware, pour hot beer, insist 50 minutes, strain, wring out.
How to use. Take 1/3 cup in a warm form 3 times a day 30 minutes after eating. Shake before use.