How to make a tincture from a golden mustache

Popular houseplant Callisia fragrant, popularly known as golden mustacheFar Eastern mustache, Venus hair, not for nothing called home ginseng. Due to its unique therapeutic properties and the presence of active biological substances, it is used to treat various ailments.

In addition, the plant is considered a powerful biogenic stimulant that accelerates metabolism and promotes the rejuvenation of all cells of the body.





Golden mustache tincture, like aloe, Kalanchoe, geranium, is the plant that should always be at hand. Its stem and leaves contain a huge amount of vitamins (A, C, B2, B3, B5) and trace elements (magnesium, potassium, iron, chromium, nickel, sodium, copper, manganese, vanadium, cobalt).

Of great value are the flavonoids that make up the plant. They have antioxidant properties, prevent the development of liver and gastrointestinal diseases, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, thrombosis and reduce the risk of developing tumors. In addition, flavonoids boost immunity It slows down the aging process.





Golden mustache in folk medicine They are used in the form of decoctions, infusions, tinctures, oil and ointments. Internal use is recommended for digestive disorders, diseases of the stomach and liver, urolithiasis and to strengthen the immune system.

The decoction and infusion of fresh or dry leaves and stems of the plant accelerates the metabolism, reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol. It is also used for diseases of the oral cavity, for rinsing with angina, farignitis and tonsillitis. Due to its antiseptic properties, the golden mustache is used to wash wounds and cuts. Compresses from fresh plant gruel are applied to trophic ulcers and boils.





“Callisia shoots are healing only when painted in purple and have at least 9 joints,” writes Vladimir Ogarkov in the book “The Golden Mustache in the Treatment of Diseases of the Century.” Before preparing medicines, it is necessary to cool the parts of the plant: withstand shoots and stems packed in a cellophane bag in the refrigerator (at a temperature of 2-4 degrees) for 10–14 days.

Alcoholic tincture It is used externally for arthritis, arthrosis, radiculitis, sprains and bruises. Also, tincture is recommended to be used orally for the treatment of hypertension, gastritis, atherosclerosis.

Ointment and oil from the juice of the plant is used for skin diseases, dermatitis, herpetic rashes, burns, wounds and abrasions.





Only on the basis of the above useful properties can we conclude that the golden mustache can and should be used for medicinal purposes. But before you self-medicate, make sure you are not allergic to the plant. Break a fresh leaf of callisia fragrant and apply the gruel for 15 minutes to the wrist or elbow joint. If there is no redness or swelling, you can use the plant for treatment.

If you have never used a decoction or tincture of a golden mustache before, you should not take this therapeutic dose completely. Start with 1/3 or a weak decoction and carefully monitor your condition.





In the presence of chronic diseases, and especially exacerbation, do not forget to consult your doctor. Application of medicine based on a golden mustache not recommended for children up to 16 years, pregnant and lactating women, with endemic goiter, before passing and during chemotherapy.

How to Apply a Golden Mustache
  1. Oil
    Gold mustache oil You can cook in two ways. First: 15-20 stalks (joints) of shredding and put in a fireproof glass or ceramic container. Pour 1 liter of purified vegetable oil and put in the oven, heated to 40 degrees for 8-9 hours. After cooling the oil, strain through the gauze. Pour into a dark glass bottle and store it in a cool place. The second method of cooking is a little more complicated. Take 1 kg of fresh plant stems. Grind them in a meat grinder and squeeze the juice. Cake dry and pour olive oil in a ratio of 1: 10. Insist for 3 weeks, after straining the oil and store in dark glassware.





  2. Decoction
    Fresh leaves and stalk (15-20 joints) grind and fold in a pan. Pour cold water and put it on a slow fire. Bring it to a boil, but don't boil. Let it cool and strain through a few layers of gauze. Keep in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals for 3 weeks.
  3. Infusion
    To prepare the infusion, you will need only the leaves of a golden mustache. They must not be shorter than 20 cm. Grind 200 g of leaves and fold them into a thermos. Pour 1 liter of boiling water and insist 24 hours. The infusion should be a light yellow color. Strain it and store it in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.



    GI conditions and pancreatitis take an infusion of 2 tsp. 3 times a day before meals. With stomatitis, angina, tonsillitis of the throat with a warm infusion 4-5 times a day.

  4. Tincture.
    For cooking. tincture or alcohol can use the stem, leaves and lateral shoots of the plant. Take 10-20 joints and grind with a knife. Put in a glass jar and pour 0.5 liters of vodka or alcohol. Insist for 2-3 weeks in a dark place, shaking daily. The tincture should acquire a pink or lilac tint. Strain the tincture through several layers of gauze and pour into a clean dry container. Store in the refrigerator or in a cool place away from the sun.





    With osteochondrosis, sprains and joint-disease rub the alcohol tincture in the sore place 3 times a day until relief. With gastritis and gastrointestinal diseases, 1 tbsp. l. tincture in vodka or 15 drops of tincture in alcohol, dilute 0.5 tbsp. boiled water at room temperature. Drink the remedy 3 times a day: 1 time necessarily on an empty stomach and 2 times 1 hour before meals.

    To strengthen immunity In the season of ARI, use 1 tbsp. l. tincture (in vodka) once a day before meals.

  5. Syrup
    This syrup is useful for diseaseangina, bronchitis. It is used for 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day until full recovery.



    To prepare the medicine, take 0.5 tbsp. finely sliced leaves of a golden mustache and aloe vera and 1 tbsp. sugar. Mix the ingredients and insist the mixture for 3 days in a half-liter jar. After 3 days, when the volume of the syrup decreases, share vodka to the top and insist for another 3 days. Then strain the syrup through a sieve or gauze. Keep it in the fridge.

  6. Ointment
    Medicinal. gold-mustache It is prepared on the basis of vaseline, nitric fat or ordinary baby cream. It is used to treat trophic ulcers, skin diseases, cracks on the heels. Take the leaves and stems of the plant and grind them in a meat grinder or blender into a liquid gruel. Push the juice through a few layers of gauze. In a water bath, melt Vaseline or nitric fat and mix with juice in a ratio of 3: 1. Put the ointment in a glass container and store it in the refrigerator.







As you can see, houseplants not only please the eye, but also help their owners cope with various diseases. And the golden mustache isn't the only home doctor. If you have a plant like aloe at home, consider that you have a whole first aid kit. This is a wonderful tool for beauty and health!

It happens that green pets suddenly stopped growing, lost their pleasant appearance or, God forbid, began to dry up. Perhaps these problems are associated with the presence of parasites, improper care or lack of feeding. Care for plants regularly, let them help you and please you with beauty all year round!

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