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Juniper from cough with bronchitis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Juniper is not only a beautiful decorative plant, but also one of the natural healers, the application of which gives good results in the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma and other diseases of the bronchopulmonary system. With these pathologies, it has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
Dosing and administration
As a herbal medicinal raw materials it is customary to use edible juniper fruit, from which a curative broth is prepared. At 1 tablespoon. Dried fruit will need 2 cups of hot water. Boil the composition on low heat for 20 minutes. When the broth is cool, it is filtered and taken three times a day. It is better to do this after eating. A single dose of broth is equal to 1 tablespoon.
Contraindications
Compositions with junipers are not dangerous to health, but they can still harm future mothers (pregnancy can provoke miscarriage), people with chronic pathologies of the digestive system and, of course, those with increased sensitivity to the substances contained in the fruits of the juniper .
Side effects Juniper
Side effects of the plant are rare. Sometimes there are allergic reactions, possibly irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, which will be accompanied by nausea, pain and heaviness in the abdomen.
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Storage conditions
This very attractive plant, considered on Earth as a longevity, we harvest only fruits that we may need to treat bronchitis and other colds. The berries of an evergreen coniferous shrub begin to be sung in the autumn and they can be collected until the snow falls. The bush is prickly, so it is important to take protective gloves with you.
Collected fruits must necessarily be sorted out so that among the quality raw materials, no needles or unripe berries are cut. Dry the berries in a shady place with good ventilation. If a dryer is used, the drying temperature should be small (up to 35 degrees). Dried berries should not completely wrinkle and lose their flavor.
Store juniper berries in cardboard boxes or glass jars with lids. They retain their properties for 3 years.
In pursuit of medicinal berries you need to be very careful, because juniper has another species, called Cossack. In this species of plant leaves are not fleshy needles, but flat. The berries are almost black and have two bones. Juniperus Cossack is considered a poisonous plant, and its fruits are not suitable for food.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Juniper from cough with bronchitis" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.