Birch tar is obtained from birch wood by the method of dry distillation. After processing, the concentration of useful components in a natural product increases by a factor of 2.
Useful composition of birch tar
Among the substances useful for the human body, it is worth noting:
- phytoncides;
- dihydroxybenzene;
- toluene;
- phenol;
- resins;
- organic acids, etc.
Due to the content of these ingredients, tar was actively used by the ancient Slavs to treat skin diseases, various inflammations, etc.
Useful properties of birch tar are used at present. As is known, the natural substance has the following effects:
- antibacterial;
- antipruritic;
- regenerating;
- absorbable.
In addition, birch tar has an easy analgesic effect.
Benefit and harm of birch tar
Birch tar has a number of useful properties and almost no contraindications. Perhaps, one can distinguish one obvious contraindication - an allergy to an odoriferous substance. Also, before using the medicinal substance, we recommend consulting with the treating doctor patients with chronic kidney diseases. In other cases, the side effect of birch tar is associated with a violation of the rules for its use. A natural remedy can harm the body if:
- a non-diluted product is used;
- the dosage of the substance is exceeded;
- the treatment time increases.
With external application
It is common knowledge that 100% natural birch tar is sold in pharmacy chains, and in fact, in the treatment of skin diseases, the concentrated substance is usually dissolved. For example, to get rid of psoriasis , the composition of tar, butter and copper sulfate, taken in equal proportions, is used. In addition, the resulting mixture boils on low heat for 3 minutes, so that some volatile substances evaporate, and the composition will no longer burn the skin.
When making tar soap at home, which has a beneficial effect on the skin, a ready-made liquid soap or shower gel is used to build up the tar. And we advise you to choose cosmetics with a minimum amount of flavors and dyes to exclude an allergic reaction to these components. Undiluted birch tar is used only for the elimination of fungal nail lesions. With mycosis, the fingernails are abundantly lubricated with a pure substance and left for a long time.
With internal application
When ingesting the benefits of birch tar will be unquestionable if you follow the formula exactly and take into account the age of the patient. So in diseases of the upper respiratory tract 1 spoon of tar is diluted in 1 liter of water, and when treating children - in milk. The received means take on 1 table spoon before a dream.
As a vermilion, birch tar is used in a mixture with honey. To do this, take in the evening 1 teaspoon of honey with the addition of tar, starting with the 1st drop and increasing with each intake of 1 drop. The course of treatment is 12 days, therefore, on the last day in the teaspoon of honey 12 drops of tar are already bred.
In order to cleanse the body with inflammatory diseases of the internal organs before going to bed, it is advised to eat a small slice of rye bread impregnated with birch tar.
On the first day, 5 drops of the substance drip onto the bread, in the following days it is increased by 1 drop. Thus, the dosage of the therapeutic substance is brought up to 10 drops. Then 2 weeks eat a piece of bread with 10 drops. Then reduce the daily dose to 1 drop, bringing to 5 drops. The general course of cleansing is 24 days. This prescription is recommended by alternative medicine for the prevention of atherosclerosis.