Gum is called fresh resin of coniferous trees. This substance is actively used in many fields of medicine. Siberians are convinced that whatever happens, gum will help, because the use of resin has a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, has a strong antibacterial effect, promotes rapid regeneration of tissues, helps to strengthen immunity and improve the body as a whole. And this is not a complete list of areas of application of sap.
The product is used as:
- creams;
- balms;
- tinctures;
- inhalers;
- oils.
Application of fir
The composition of the gum of various coniferous trees is similar, therefore it was used in adjacent areas. Fir, cedar, spruce gum is approximately one third of volatile substances, on the basis of which turpentine, oxygen compounds and succinic acid are made. The rest of the product:
- resin acids;
- rubber and rubbers;
- fatty acid;
- vitamins C, D, E and others.
Such a composition causes a strong antimicrobial antibacterial effect. Ginger fir is primarily used as a remedy for suppuration, ulcers and skin diseases. Creams with oleoresin successfully fight with psoriasis and dermatitis. This is an excellent disinfectant for the oral cavity. Ginger fir is used as an analgesic for toothache, rheumatism and gout.
Internally tincture of the gum should be taken 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day, externally - applied to the skin and rubbed with massage movements every time it becomes necessary. For the same purpose, you can use oleoresin oil, or cream.
Application of cedar resin
Cedarwood is the most common. Basically it is used internally in the composition of balsams and tinctures. This helps get rid of digestive problems, major cardiovascular diseases. Our distant ancestors also noticed that the cedar oleoresin well dilutes the blood. The drug is used in the treatment of thrombosis, varicose veins. Well proven in the fight against various dental and ophthalmic diseases. For the same purpose, spruce is also good.
The use of this substance is almost identical: tincture should be taken 1 teaspoon 3 times daily before meals. In the form of a compress, apply for 10-15 minutes.