Garlic is rich in vitamins and microelements that are ingested by eating this vegetable.
When preparing a healing tincture of garlic, all the useful substances change their shape, turning into a liquid fraction.
Tincture can be used for a number of diseases, but it is important to properly prepare it. Next, tell you what is used infusion of garlic and lemon, as well as how to insist and drink.
Benefit and harm
The positive effect of tincture on the body is due to the increased content of the following substances in garlic:
- fatty acid;
- essential oils;
- choline;
- phytoncides;
- polysaccharides;
- trace elements - zinc, iodine, selenium;
- vitamins of groups A, B, C, D and E.
Garlic tincture helps to rid the body of accumulated toxins and free radicals.
The treatment results in a number of health improvements.:
- Strengthening the immune system.
- Improving the chemical composition of blood, which favorably affects the work of all organs and systems.
- Removal of parasites from the digestive tract.
- Saturation with vitamins and microelements.
- Improving the appearance of a person (skin, hair, nails).
- Stabilization of hormonal levels.
In addition, with the systematic treatment normalization of blood pressure is observed, if the person has previously experienced leaps.
Before use in childhood, as well as during pregnancy and lactation, you should consult with a specialist because garlic infused with water is harmful, although small. So, it can negatively affect the digestive system, causing nausea or a violation of the chair.
Contraindications
Despite its many beneficial properties, tincture is contraindicated in:
- Gastritis with high acidity.
- Gastric and duodenal ulcer.
- With chronic or acute renal and hepatic failure.
- In severe diseases of the nervous system, for example, in Parkinson's disease.
It is also not recommended to start treatment with individual intolerance to garlic and other components of the tincture.
Cooking rules and instructions for use
There are certain rules by which you should prepare the tincture.to make it as effective as possible. Also, before starting treatment, it is necessary to carefully study the dosage in order to prevent undesirable effects.
There are several different recipes for making medicine.
Simple recipe
For the preparation of garlic tincture in water is necessary:
- 1 tbsp. chopped garlic (grated or chopped in a blender);
- 200 ml. water (one glass).
The method of preparation is quite simple: garlic and water must be combined in one container, tightly covered with a lid and removed in a dark place for 14 days. In the process of insisting the solution must be shaken periodically..
When the tincture is ready, you need to take it daily for 1 st.l. before bedtime. The course of treatment is 2 weeks. Then you need to take a break to rest the body.
It is better to carry out treatment in the autumn-spring period, which accounts for the majority of viral and catarrhal diseases.
Tincture of garlic, filled with water, is used as a prophylactic against flu and ARVI. It also improves blood properties and restores strength. The disadvantage is an unpleasant taste.
With lemon for vessels
Tincture with lemon is also not difficult to prepare. In addition, this medicine has a more pleasant taste than the previous one.
To prepare the tincture with lemon is necessary:
- peeled garlic - 200 g .;
- lemon with peel - 200 gr .;
- boiled water - 0.5 liters.
- Garlic and lemon should be well washed under running water and mince.
- After transferring the gruel into a glass container, it is necessary to pour 0.5 liters of water and mix well.
- Then cover and refrigerate for 4 days.
- After this time, the tincture must be filtered.
It is necessary to accept 50 ml. one time every day before eating. Tincture is effective for disorders in the circulatory system.
We offer you to watch a video about the effectiveness of garlic tincture with lemon:
With honey and lemon juice for colds
You can prepare another tincture with the participation of the three main ingredients:
- garlic - 100 g;
- lemon juice - 100 gr .;
- honey - 200 gr.
- Garlic must be crushed to a mushy state with a grater, blender or garlic press.
- Add honey to it and mix well.
The mixture is ready for use.
Lemon juice should be squeezed out in small quantities with direct use of the medicine.
It is necessary to accept 3 times a day during cold diseases until full recovery. Admission rules - in 1 teaspoon of mush add a small amount of lemon juice and eat. You can drink tincture with warm water.
Side effects
The above treatment methods are effective, but have certain side effects. Their occurrence is not mandatory, but those who are going to begin treatment, it is better to know about their existence in advance. At any stage of treatment in humans can occur:
- frequent urging to the toilet due to the fact that the tincture has a slight diuretic effect;
- acceleration of metabolic processes;
- increased appetite, because garlic and lemon contribute to its development.
These side effects will not cause much harm to healththerefore, their appearance can not respond. But if a person has an allergic reaction, you must immediately stop taking the medication. If necessary, you can take antihistamine drugs. Seeking for medical help requires only severe cases, for example, angioedema, which is life-threatening.
Garlic tincture is a great way to improve health, improve immunity and cure many diseases. The most important thing is to know the recipe for proper preparation and not to abuse the tincture during the treatment process. It is necessary to understand that it belongs to the category of traditional medicine, therefore it is better to use it as part of a comprehensive treatment.