Pine buds, Dnepropetrovsk region.

Pine buds — chemical composition and benefits for adults and children
Pine buds are a unique remedy that can cure cough, liver, bronchitis and many other problems. Pine buds are rich in volatile and other useful substances, they contain a lot of essential oils and vitamins.
Chemical composition of pine buds
Pine buds are the ends of young shoots. The components of which they consist help in the treatment of diseases, as well as as a supplement. Among them: tannins; vitamin C; vitamin K; vitamin B12; resins; phytoncides; bitterness; essentialoil; alkaloids; lipids; carotene; turpentine.
It is used as a strong natural antibiotic: with weak immunity, with colds, bronchitis, cough, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, emphysema, tuberculosis, influenza, tonsillitis.
Therapeutic properties:
• anti-inflammatory;
• diuretics;
• expectorant;
• antiseptic;
• hemostatic;
• secretory;
• immunomodulating;
• antimicrobial;
• antiviral;
• sedatives;
• deodorants;
• biliary;
• strengthening;
• blood purifiers;
• multivitamin.(//tractor-service.com)
Means based on this raw material prevent the development of anemia. They relieve inflammation, heal wounds. They stimulate cardiac activity, increase immunity, and normalize the menstrual cycle. It is used for dropsy, rheumatism, neuralgia, urolithiasis, gout. Pine can strengthen the nervous system, raise mood, treat skin lesions, regulate blood pressure.
Recipes
Most often, pine buds are prepared for the treatment of cough:
• decoctions;
• water infusions;
• alcohol tinctures;
• syrups;
• jam.
The decoction is recommended for antitussive inhalations.
Ingredients: pine buds - 2 tbsp. L.; water - 0.5 l.
Preparation: Mix the components in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat, cook for 0.5-1 hours, cool, strain. Take 3-4 times a day before meals for 3-4 days. The decoction is also recommended to be used for antitussive inhalations.
Infusion
Ingredients: pine buds - 1 tbsp. L.; water - 0.2 l.
Preparation:
Place pine buds in a teapot. Pour boiling water, insulate, leave to infuse for 2-3 hours, strain. Drink freshly brewed so that essential oilsoils do not evaporate. An adult is allowed to use 0.5 tbsp. 3-4 times a day, especially before going to bed. You can take several sips every 2-3 hours.
For the treatment of children, it is desirable to replace water with milk. Give 1 tablespoon of the infusion. l. every 2-3 hours, at least 5 times a day. With uncomplicated diseases of the respiratory system, relief from a painful cough occurs after 1-2 days.
Tincture
An adult is recommended to take 20 drops before meals 3-4 times a day.
Half fill a glass jar with pine buds, pour vodka to the brim. Insist for 12-14 days at room temperature in a dark place, regularlyshake the container, thoroughly mixing the contents. Strain, pour into a bottle, store in the refrigerator. An adult is recommended to take 20 drops before meals 3-4 times a day. This recipe is more often used for infectious diseases of the urinary tract, and not for coughs.
Syrup
Ingredients: dry buds of common pine - 2 tbsp. L.; sugar - 0.5 kg; boiling water - 0.5 l.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the kidneys, infuse for 2 hours. Strain through cheesecloth folded in several layers. Put on low heat, bring to a boil. Add granulated sugar, cook with constant stirring until the crystals are completely dissolved and the total volume is reduced by 1/3. After cooling, pour into a glass jar, store in a dark, cool place. Take 2 tbsp. l. 3 r/d.