Jam of pine cones is not only original and tasty, but it also has a pronounced healing and antibacterial properties.This is not just a sweet treat, and now the drug.This is explained by the fact that the pine is a plant containing a volatile, as is well known volatile - biologically active substances that inhibit the development and growth of microscopic fungi.
To make jam from pine cones, you must first collect yourself bumps, it should be done in an ecologically clean areas away from roads.In Russia, they tear from May to June.To prepare the best suited young (green and intact) cones are not greater than 14 centimeters in length.Before collecting the need to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands in the resin.
Tasty medicine - jam from pine cones
Use pine cones that they contain medicinal substances - volatile, vitamins and tannins that are effective in the treatment of many diseases.Studies have shown that the tannins are beneficial to the blood circulation of the brain and prevent his death, which is why they are shown at a stroke.Even in preserved condition cones retain their healing properties.
Jam of pine cones are widely used in alternative medicine as a "pantry" of nutrients.Tea with sweet "cure" not only has a pleasant aroma and delicious taste, but also very good for weakened immunity and respiratory diseases.
Equally useful jam from pine buds, which helps with vitamin deficiency, cough, cold and gum disease.However, it should be noted that the excessive use of this drug can cause severe migraine and inflammation of the stomach lining.People with kidney failure and hepatitis contraindicated to use it.
Jam of pine cones can be done in three ways.In any case, the first bumps should be thoroughly rinsed with water and clean them from contamination.
first recipe
Cones put into the water and bring it to a boil.In a saucepan to fill a kilogram of sugar (per liter of liquid).Again, let boil and cook over low heat for half an hour.This periodically remove the foam.When the pine cones will be red, they can be removed from the stove and close to the banks.
second recipe - a medicinal syrup or honey from cones
Boil lumps no more than half an hour.Remove from the heat and leave for a day in the room.Then filter the infusion, and the bumps can be discarded.The result is a delicious honey with a nice raspberry color and extraordinary taste.This pine infusion can be stored in banks for a long time.He is very healthy and tasty.
third recipe - fortifying agent
Every bumps cut into four pieces, sprinkle with sugar, and give a little (10 minutes) of this.When they give the juice should be put bumps into jars layers, each layer of powder sugar counting (1: 1).Cover the container with gauze and leave until the sugar is completely dissolved (periodically shake the banks).The infusion can be used as prevention of colds (morning, evening) for a teaspoon.
