Boletus edulis is popularly called the king of mushrooms. And not only in excellent taste. The complex chemical composition of this mushroom is due to a wide range of its useful properties, which have been known to folk medicine since ancient times.
Surely many people have noticed how different the boletus edulis is: it is squat, stocky, sometimes flaunts on a high cylindrical leg, then wears a dark brown hat, then yellow-brown, then completely light. Specialists know up to 18 forms of Boletus edulis (depending on the place of its growth).
And of course, it is important to distinguish very well the king of mushrooms from similar inedible and poisonous: Tylopilus felleus, Caloboletus calopus, Rubroboletus satanas. If you are not sure, it is better to refrain from collecting questionable forest products.
Boletus edulis has analgesic, wound healing, bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunostimulating, restorative, antitumor, tonic effect. It promotes the normalization of metabolism, helps to clear the blood vessels of cholesterol plaques, removes toxins and heavy metal salts from the body, regulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Borovik edulis is very useful for hypertension, angina, and other diseases of the cardiovascular system; it is also used for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. The substances contained in it dilute the blood, reduce the rate of its clotting, and dilate the blood vessels.
Externally, powder from dried boletus edulis is used-in the form of powder for difficult-to-heal wounds, ulcers, bedsores, etc.; water extracts — in the form of lotions and washings for burns, frostbite, wounds, skin diseases, as well as for cosmetic purposes.
Dried mushrooms are mainly used as medicinal raw materials; fresh mushrooms can be used to prepare water and alcohol extracts.
Contraindications to the use of Boletus edulis: acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, gout, children (up to 7 years).
- Tincture of Boletus edulis
Fill a liter jar with well-washed fresh mushroom caps, pour vodka, drink well, insist in a dark warm place for 2 weeks. Strain, squeeze out the raw material. Store in the refrigerator.
For cardiovascular diseases, physical and mental fatigue, general weakness of the body, as well as for the prevention of heart attack, stroke, cancer, strengthening the immune system and normalizing metabolism, take 2 times a day for half an hour before meals, 1 teaspoon with a small amount of cold boiled water. The course is from 1 to 3 months (depending on the disease).
In case of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis, simultaneously with ingestion, use a tincture to rub into the problem areas of the lower extremities.
For uterine fibroids, cysts, impotence and as a tonic, take 2 times a day an hour after eating 1 tablespoon of tincture with a small amount of boiled water. The course is 1 month.
Do not take this product during pregnancy and lactation. Individual intolerance is possible; it is recommended to consult a doctor before using the tincture for treatment or prevention.
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