Long since the cranberry is used as a natural antibiotic. Over time, it began to apply in other areas. Berry is especially effective in combination with other ingredients. A mixture of cranberries with honey and garlic is widely used. Each of these components is rich in nutrients, and in a combination of these three components an effective remedy is obtained for the treatment of various diseases. The article describes in detail how these products affect the blood and blood vessels of a person, as well as share the popular recipes of the mixture and alcohol tinctures.
Benefit and harm
First of all, it is worth noting that the mixture of cranberries with honey and garlic:
- Perfectly strengthens the immune system.
- Improves the digestive system.
- Normalizing the body's metabolic processes.
- Thins the blood.
- Normalizes blood pressure.
- Lowers cholesterol.
- Promotes the elimination of toxins, slags and other harmful substances from the body.
- The walls of blood vessels strengthen and become more elastic. These properties allow the use of a mixture of cranberries, honey and garlic for the prevention of strokes and heart attacks.
- The action of all components allows you to keep in shape the entire body.
- The use of the mixture prevents the appearance of various kinds of tumors and unwanted microorganisms.
The usefulness of the mixture is determined by the disinfecting properties of each of the components.that allows you to use it for the treatment of viral diseases. The tool is also able to quickly eliminate pain, therefore it is often used as a natural analgesic.
Despite the usefulness of this mixture, it should be used with caution - cranberries contain a large amount of acids in the composition, which can lead to the destruction of the tooth enamel. After each use of the funds, you must thoroughly rinse the mouth.
Contraindications
Alcoholic cranberry and garlic tincture is renowned for its effectiveness, but you shouldn’t use it:
- persons who have or have problems with alcohol dependence;
- women during pregnancy and / or lactation;
- children
First of all, contraindications are caused by the presence of alcohol in the tincture.
Tincture without alcohol base is also used with extreme caution. It is contraindicated in people:
- suffering from gastritis;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
This is due to the fact that cranberries can irritate mucous membranes of the digestive system and cause exacerbation of diseases.
With extreme caution should be used for people with kidney disease and the genitourinary system - the tool has a diuretic effect. It is also worth refusing to use for those who have liver problems.
Especially not recommended to use tincture for people with allergies to any component of the tool. Also, in case of itching, swelling or other discomfort, the use of tincture should be immediately stopped.
How to cook the berry-honey mixture?
It is not difficult to prepare the mixture, and products can be found in the nearest supermarket.. The selection of cranberries should be given special attention - they must be fresh and not contain mold or rotting products.
To prepare this healing product you will need the following ingredients:
- cranberries - 1 kg;
- garlic - 200 g;
- honey - 500 g
Prepared as follows:
- The berries are well washed and allowed to drain well, throwing it in a colander or putting them dry on a napkin or towel.
- After that, the cranberries are well ground in a blender, through a meat grinder, or with the help of other devices.
- Garlic is peeled, washed and passed through a press or crushed in the same way as cranberries.
- Garlic and cranberries combine and mix thoroughly.
- The mixture is placed in a dark place for 12 hours.
- After the time is thoroughly mixed with honey.
Recipe tincture on alcohol
To prepare the tincture you will need:
- cranberries - the third of a 3-liter can;
- garlic - 2 heads;
- alcohol.
Preparing the tool as follows:
- Rinse the cranberries, dry. Put in a jar.
- Peel the garlic. Skip it through the garlic press. Add to the cranberries.
- Pour the contents of the can with alcohol to the top. Leave the jar in a dark place to infuse for 3 weeks. Shake a tin of tincture every day.
A course of treatment
Daily dose of application - 60 grams. Use, breaking up into 2-3 intakes after eating food - eating on an empty stomach can provoke inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal system and the formation of ulcers. Excess dose is not recommended.
The course of receiving funds is not more than 1 month. During this time, the body is able to get enough of all the beneficial substances contained in the product.
Reviews say that it is best to use the drug during the autumn and spring periods. At this time, the tincture significantly increases the body's immunity and resistance to viral infections.
- For joints. Cranberry tincture with honey and garlic is used to treat joints 30 grams 2 times a day.
- Under pressure. To reduce the pressure used a mixture of cranberries and honey. For its preparation mixed equally broken berries and honey. Use a mixture of 1 tablespoon an hour before meals for a month.
- For vessels (cleansing + strengthening). For cleansing and strengthening of vessels, tincture of cranberries, honey and garlic is enough to take once a day, one teaspoon before bedtime. The course of treatment lasts a month and is applied only once a year.
Before taking tinctures, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Self-medication can lead to undesirable consequences.
Possible side effects
Side effects are possible if the recommendations on the use of tincture are not followed., ignoring contraindications. Also, with prolonged use may develop allergic reactions, manifested in the form of a rash on the body. If any adverse reactions occur, it is recommended to stop taking the tincture.
Tincture of cranberries, honey and garlic is quite an effective remedy for combating many diseases, as well as a good prophylactic agent for the cardiovascular system, joints and immunity in general. However, despite this, the tool can not be taken by everyone without exception. There are a number of contraindications and recommendations for use.
Applying the tincture, it is very important not to harm the body, and bring him benefit. Therefore, before using the tool is strongly recommended to consult with your doctor in order to avoid more serious consequences.
