Golden mustache: more than 43 recipes for using tinctures and ointments

Golden mustache, fragrant callisia or home ginseng is a common and favorite home flower. It has proven healing properties.

You can drink the juice, apply the pulp or just the leaves to the sore spot, and make ointments and creams based on it.

The most effective is fragrant callisia in the form of tinctures in alcohol-containing solutions, for example, vodka.

In this case, all the beneficial substances remain in the vodka, and during use they are perfectly absorbed and have an increased therapeutic effect.

Useful properties of tincture

• has an analgesic effect;
• accelerates tissue regeneration, promotes healing of skin damage;
• normalizes functional parameters of the heart;
• strengthens vascular walls;
• has a beneficial effect on the immune system;
• normalizes the digestive and respiratory organs;
• relieves endocrine problems;
• slows down the development of atherosclerosis.

Alcohol-containing tincture of golden mustache has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and prevents the development of inflammation.

Contraindications

Golden mustache has contraindications for use, which must be taken into account before starting a course of treatment. The main ones will be the following:

• period of bearing a child;
• breastfeeding the baby;
• age up to 14 years;
• tendency to allergic manifestations;
• intolerance to the plant and products based on it;
• acute period in bronchial asthma;
• exacerbation of diseases of the liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas, heart.

Before starting treatment, you must consult with a specialist and obtain his permission.

What does golden mustache help with, how to take it

Treatment of joints

• Fifteen knees are cut off from the shoot of the plant and finely chopped with a knife. Place in a liter jar and pour in half a liter of good quality vodka. Cover with a tight lid.
• The prepared medicine is placed in a dark place for two weeks. Shake the jar every three to four days. Before use, the finished solution is filtered through three layers of gauze.
• In case of minor joint pain, as well as in order to prevent the occurrence of joint diseases, add 25-30 drops of tincture to a glass of warm water and take before meals. The course of treatment is 10 days.
• If pain occurs after increased stress on the joints, then rub the area of ​​discomfort 2-3 times a day.
• You can relieve severe pain with a compress. For particularly sensitive skin, you can first dilute the tincture with water.

For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

• For gastritis, the tincture is taken according to the following scheme: 4-5 drops are added to 0.5 cups of warm boiled water and drunk 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 30 days, a break is taken over the next month, then the course is repeated.
• For indigestion, drink a third of a glass of water with the addition of 5 drops of tincture half an hour before meals. You can also make microenemas from 3-5 drops of fresh plant juice added to half a liter of warm water.
• For constipation, do the following enema: add 10 drops of tincture per liter of weak chamomile decoction.
• For colitis, enemas are also made from chamomile decoction with the addition of golden mustache tincture. Additionally, for defecation disorders, take 5 drops of infusion added to half a glass of water a quarter of an hour before meals three times a day. The course of treatment is a week.
• For stomach ulcers, thoroughly chew one piece of the plant in the morning before meals. You can add 5 grams of fresh leaves to vegetable salads.

For varicose veins

• To relieve pain from varicose veins, it is recommended to wipe the sore spot with tincture.
• If the vein protrudes strongly, apply a paste of plant leaves and secure it with polyethylene and an elastic bandage.
• For severe pain, mix two tinctures - calendula and golden mustache in equal proportions. Apply as a compress to the area of ​​concern. Monitor the skin's reaction, trying to avoid redness.

Golden mustache is a poisonous plant. Before taking tinctures and other medicines based on it, you must consult a doctor!

For arrhythmia and atherosclerosis

• For arrhythmia, along with traditional treatment prescribed by a doctor, use a composition of 150 grams of golden mustache tincture (or 4-5 fresh crushed leaves), 1.5 cups of honey and the juice of one lemon. The ingredients are mixed in a glass or ceramic container and stored in the refrigerator. Take a teaspoon half an hour before meals three times a day. The course lasts a week.
• To treat atherosclerosis, use a mixture of fragrant callisia tincture with unrefined vegetable oil, which is taken in equal quantities. Mix the components immediately before use. Use half a tablespoon of the composition before breakfast and dinner.

For diabetes

• For type 2 diabetes (after consultation with your doctor), to lower blood sugar and improve your general condition, use the following composition: a glass of decoction of dried blueberry leaves with the addition of a tablespoon of alcoholic infusion of golden mustache. Take a tablespoon three times a day, regardless of meals.
• To treat diabetic foot, lotions are made from the infusion, which help restore damaged tissue.

From polyps

• For uterine polyps, drink 25 drops of tincture three times a day. After a month, they take a break for ten days, then start treatment again, taking five courses in total.
• Similar treatment is recommended by herbalists for polyps in the intestines and stomach. However, these benign tumors can only be gotten rid of surgically, and an alcohol infusion from a medicinal plant will speed up recovery and serve as a prophylactic to prevent relapse of the disease.
• Nasal polyps are treated with a golden mustache in parallel with following the recommendations of an otolaryngologist. Freshly squeezed juice of the plant is dropped into the nose. You can use it in combination with unrefined sunflower oil to treat mucous membranes. Leaves scalded with boiling water are cooled and applied to the polyp if it is in an accessible place.

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For legs

• Swelling of the legs, not associated with heart failure, is treated with compresses from a tincture diluted half with water. Also, to relieve swelling, the leaves are lightly kneaded and applied to the area of ​​swelling, then secured with an elastic bandage, leaving to act overnight.
• The legs experience a lot of stress, so the vessels of the lower extremities need to be strengthened. In order to make the walls of blood vessels stronger, take 5-6 drops of tincture per day, it is better to dilute it with water so as not to irritate the gastric mucosa.
• When bloody calluses, abrasions and abrasions form, wipe the feet with a healing tincture, this promotes rapid regeneration of the damaged epidermis.
• For keratinized skin on the heels, take a ten-minute bath with warm water, to which add a spoonful of salt and half a glass of freshly squeezed callisia fragrant juice. After the procedure, dead skin layers are easily removed from the heels. Using this recipe weekly will get rid of rough skin on your heels.

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For the back

• For intervertebral hernia, along with traditional treatment, traditional medicine is used. Rubbing golden mustache tincture helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
• An oil-based medicine is used from this plant. It is used for therapeutic back massage, which is performed by a specialist strictly according to medical indications. Oil based on a medicinal plant effectively relieves back pain.

From Spurs

• To treat growths on the heel bone, use a compress of alcohol tincture of callisia fragrant. It is applied to the sore heel, covered with cellophane and insulated with a thick sock. Do not remove for 8-9 hours.
• To relieve pain and inflammation in the area of ​​injury to the leg with a spur, rub the heel with an alcohol-containing medicine.
• Vegetable oil is mixed with a paste of plant leaves and applied to the steamed heel. Cover with cellophane and wrap. Do it daily for a week, leaving the product overnight.

For eyes

• For glaucoma, prepare a mixture of herbs: a teaspoon of golden mustache leaves, two teaspoons of stinging nettle leaves, half a spoon of lily of the valley flowers. All ingredients are poured with half a glass of boiling water and left for 3 hours. Soak tampons in the infusion and place them on the eyelids, holding for 10 minutes.
• To prevent a decrease in visual acuity, prepare a decoction of 50 grams of leaves and half a liter of water. After cooling, add a tablespoon of May honey to it. After soaking the cotton swabs, apply to the eyelids and hold for 5 minutes.

For bronchitis and cough

• The golden mustache is used to treat bronchitis and cough in adults. One hundred grams of honey is placed on a tablespoon of crushed leaves, gauze is placed on the chest, then the prepared gruel is spread in a thin layer. It is better to do the procedure at night, leaving the compress until the morning.
• A compress made from half a glass of freshly squeezed plant juice, a tablespoon of honey and half a glass of dry mustard relieves cough. Everything is mixed and poured with a liter of water at a temperature of 60 degrees. A terry towel is immersed in the product, then applied to the chest. Everything is covered with film and wrapped. The compress is removed after 30 minutes.
• For chronic bronchitis, an ointment is prepared from 150 grams of pork or goose fat, which is mixed with a quarter glass of juice. The fat is preheated in a water bath until soft. The ointment is rubbed onto the chest.
• For internal use for chronic bronchitis, an effective medicine is prepared from half a glass of honey with the addition of butter, grated horseradish, garlic gruel, golden mustache juice (all taken in the amount of two tablespoons). Take 30 g before meals twice a day.

For skin diseases

• If the skin is affected by acne, treat the affected areas with the juice of the plant; it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator for no more than one day. Before use, dilute with boiled water 1:3.
• For skin burns in small areas, immediately apply a hand-rubbed leaf to the painful area and leave for an hour. The pain will subside, the redness will subside.
• Recipe for removing warts: 3 tbsp. crushed leaves of golden mustache and finely chopped peel of two lemons are poured with apple cider vinegar, left for a week, filtered. A tampon soaked in the product is applied to the wart several times a day.
• Herpes that affects the skin of the lips or is localized under the nose is treated by wiping the affected area with an alcohol tincture of the plant or, in case of burning, applying a crushed leaf.
• For fungal infections, prepare a bactericidal agent: 1 tbsp. l. golden mustache leaves, 1 tbsp. l. The flower part of the fireweed is poured with a glass of boiling water, allowed to cool and squeezed out. The paste is applied to the area affected by the fungus for half an hour. For local medicinal baths, an infusion is used, where fireweed is replaced with crushed wormwood roots (the proportions are the same).
• For itchy skin, use an alcohol tincture of the plant (1 part), diluted with water (6 parts). The resulting liquid is moistened with gauze and lotions are made.

For radiculitis

Used as an anesthetic. The infusion is rubbed into places where pain occurs. The pain is relieved for several hours. For therapeutic effects on the back affected by radiculitis, ointment is used.

Ingredients: 300 g honey, 300 g unrefined sunflower oil, 2 tbsp. l. tinctures of golden mustache. Everything is mixed and infused for a week. The ointment is applied to a gauze napkin in a thick layer and bandaged to the sore spot.

The drug relieves pain, and when used systematically, cures radiculitis.

For osteochondrosis

• Cut the plant leaf into pieces of 2 square meters. cm, prepare a plaster. Find pain points on the neck: use your fingers to probe the area from the base of the neck, rising along the spinal column. Glue the cut pieces of the plant onto these points with a plaster, wrap the neck and leave for 12 hours.
• Relieves pain due to osteochondrosis by rubbing alcohol infusion. Apply rubbing several times a day until relief occurs.
• In case of acute pain, rub the vertebrae affected by osteochondrosis with the following composition: chestnut flowers (40 g) are infused in a liter of alcohol for two weeks in the refrigerator. Then add 7 tbsp. l. tinctures of golden mustache.

Video - preparing tincture, ointment and oil from callisia

Chemical composition of golden mustache

Research into the chemical composition of fragrant callisia and its medicinal properties was carried out by scientists at Harvard University in the USA. But the greatest contribution to the study of medicinal properties was made by the Russian homeopath and traditional healer V. Ogarkov.

What are the benefits of a golden mustache?

The healing properties of the plant are due to its rich chemical composition. It contains ascorbic and nicotinic acid, B vitamins, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, phytosterols and other valuable components. It is the unique composition that provides a therapeutic effect with the correct and continuous use of the evergreen plant.

General beneficial properties

Golden mustache has a positive effect on internal organs and systems. The main medicinal properties of fragrant callesia are the following:

• normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• strengthens the walls of blood vessels, prevents fragility, excessive expansion and stratification;
• thins mucus, stimulates its removal from the bronchi and lungs;
• strengthens the immune system, prevents viral and colds;
• has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties;
• improves the functioning of the endocrine system (pancreas and thyroid);
• normalizes blood glucose levels;
• prevents the formation of kidney stones;
• improves digestion, the functioning of the stomach and intestines;
• heals ulcers and erosions on the mucous membranes of the digestive tract;
• prevents the formation and deposition of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels;
• has a mild analgesic effect;
• improves the condition of the musculoskeletal system;
• helps stop the progression of eye diseases;
• stimulates the functioning of the gallbladder;
• stops the growth of atypical (cancerous) cells;
• promotes skin healing in various dermatological diseases.

Products prepared from the plant have similar properties. They are often used to facilitate the process of quitting smoking.

For women's health

Callesia fragrant is considered a useful plant for improving the functioning of the reproductive system of women. It is used for inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages to stop the progression of the process. Medicines based on golden mustache normalize hormonal balance and the menstrual cycle, relieve cramps during menstruation.

With proper use of plant-based products, the general condition improves, especially during menopause, blood pressure normalizes, and hot flashes are more easily tolerated. Additionally, the plant affects a woman’s mood and eliminates sudden changes.

For men's health

The golden mustache has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system of men. The plant prevents inflammatory and oncological diseases of the prostate gland, restores erectile function, and increases libido. When taken as a course, endurance and physical strength increase, metabolic processes are stimulated. After treatment, the man feels a surge of strength and energy.

How to infuse golden mustache (recipes)

On vodka

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped Callisia fragrant leaves;
• 0.5 liters of vodka.

Preparation:

1. The leaves are placed in a glass container.
2. Fill with vodka.
3. Place in a dark place with a temperature no higher than 10 degrees.
4. Leave for half a month, shaking the contents after 2-3 days.
5. The finished product is filtered.

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On alcohol

Ingredients:

• 50 joints from lateral shoots;
• liter of alcohol;
• 900 ml boiled water.

Preparation:

1. The rings are finely chopped and placed in a dark glass container.
2. Pour in alcohol and leave for two weeks, remembering to shake occasionally.
3. The finished product is filtered through three layers of gauze.

On moonshine

Ingredients:

• moonshine - 1 liter;
• pasteurized milk - 50 ml;
• leaves or rings of golden mustache - 100 g.

Preparation:

1. Bring the strength of the moonshine to 40 degrees, this will make it easier to clean it of fusel oils.
2. Cool the drink to 16-18 degrees.
3. Add milk, stir and leave until sediment settles.
4. Filter the moonshine through cotton wool.
5. Place the plant material in a glass container and pour in moonshine.
6. Leave in a cool, dark place for two weeks.
7. Strain before use.

On the water

Ingredients:

• leaf of golden mustache measuring 20 cm;
• 1 liter of boiling water;

Preparation:

1. Cut the leaf into small pieces and place in a glass container.
2. Pour a liter of boiling water, wrap in a towel.
3. Insist for a day. The finished infusion has a light raspberry-violet hue.

Oil based

Ingredients:

• side shoots of the plant - 300 g;
• flaxseed oil (can be replaced with sunflower oil) - 500 mg.

Preparation:

1. Chop the plant material with a knife.
2. Place in a fireproof container.
3. Fill with oil.
4. Place in the oven at 40 degrees for 8 hours.
5. Cool and strain.
6. Store in a dark glass bottle in the refrigerator.

How to prepare the tincture

The most popular recipe based on golden mustache is considered to be an alcohol tincture. It is used for various diseases, but in different dosages and in different ways. The plant must be at least a year old, then it can be used for medicinal purposes . Recipes use leaves and tendrils. The latter must have at least 10 nodes, or joints. For preparation you will need the following ingredients:

• plant whiskers - 10 pcs.;
• vodka or alcohol 70% - 200 ml.

It is necessary to rinse the mustache well, chop it with a knife into small pieces up to 1 cm long, and place it in a glass container. Pour the raw materials with alcohol or vodka, the infusion time will be 14 days. Store the composition in a dark place, tightly closing the lid.

To prepare medicines, you should take a mustache with at least 10 knots.

Indications for use of the composition will be the following:

• type 1 diabetes mellitus;
• oncological diseases of internal organs;
• diseases of the organs of vision;
• disorders of digestion and metabolic processes;
• respiratory diseases: colds, cough, tuberculosis, sinusitis;
• diseases of the female reproductive system: endometriosis, polyps, adnexitis;
• vascular disorders: varicose veins, thrombophlebitis;
• skin diseases: dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, fungal infections;
• prostatitis, adenoma;
• kidney stones, pyelonephritis;
• gastritis, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis;
• arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, hernia;
• gum disease.

The advantage of the tincture prepared according to this recipe is that it can be used externally and for oral administration.

Golden mustache for face and body skin - preparation of masks and creams

For body

• For aging skin, add 8 drops of freshly squeezed plant juice to any cosmetic body milk (50 mg). It is better to use immediately, can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• For dry skin, use a cream prepared from 100 ml of oil-based golden mustache and 100 mg of glycerin. Apply immediately after bathing.
• For sensitive skin, an ointment is made based on baby cream. For 100 grams of cream, take 7-8 drops of juice.

For hair

• For dandruff and itching, use the following recipe: raw yolk is mixed with burdock oil and golden mustache juice, taken in quantities of one teaspoon each. Apply to the scalp, rub in and leave for half an hour, rinse off.
• For hair loss, a mask made from fresh plant juice (50 mg) with the addition of aloe and Kalanchoe juice (30 mg each) and one tsp is effective to strengthen the follicles. onion juice.
• For oily hair, a composition of alcohol infusion of mustache with burdock root oil in a 1:1 ratio is recommended. Treat the hair and scalp, leave for 40 minutes, then wash the strands with shampoo as usual.

For face

• Using a water-based infusion of the plant, the dead skin layer is carefully removed. Brew 2-3 leaves with a glass of boiling water and let cool. The face is first cleaned of cosmetics with tonic, then a steam bath is given for 3-4 minutes. A cloth napkin is dipped into the infusion and pressed to the face for 1-2 minutes, after which you wash your face and lightly rub your face with a terry towel. This procedure should be carried out no more than once a week.
• Mask for dry skin. 10 drops of juice are mixed in thirty grams of baby cream. The resulting ointment is mixed with ground cucumber and egg yolk. Apply to the face and neck, leave for half an hour, rinse with water.
• Pigment spots are removed with mustache tincture in alcohol (2 tsp) and onion juice (1 tsp). Rub into the spots where the stains are located before going to bed, and wash off in the morning with warm water.
• Rubbing with ice from fragrant callisia tones the skin, makes it pink and elastic. Prepare this way: wash the leaves in running water and grind them with a blender. The prepared gruel is placed in a glass jar, filled with a glass of cold water, and placed in a dark place. After 10 hours, the product is filtered and poured into ice trays. Wipe your face after washing in the morning and evening.

Growing a golden mustache at home (with video)

1. Golden mustache is undemanding to soil, so loam can be used for planting. To make the soil loose, river sand is added; it can be replaced with eggshells. It is preferable to use a ceramic pot with a large drainage hole. Drainage is placed at the bottom: a mixture of river sand and egg shells.
2. The best time for planting is spring and autumn. For propagation, take the rosettes formed at the ends of the shoots. They are cut and placed in water to form a root system. After planting in the pot, spray with water, water generously and cover with a bag, which is removed after five days.
3. You can plant it in another way: the shoot with a rosette is pressed to the ground, it takes root, and it is transplanted into a separate pot.
4. They are first planted in a small pot; when transshipping the plant, which is done every spring, they take a pot larger than the previous one.
5. In direct sunlight, the leaves take on a purple tint. In a sunny place, the golden mustache grows in width, and in a lack of lighting, it grows upward. In the latter case, he is tied to a support.
6. Water in the morning, moderately and regularly. The flower tolerates underwatering more easily than excess moisture.
7. Golden whiskers can be affected by thrips and red spider mites. For preventative purposes, ventilate the room and moisten the leaves by spraying. If the disease does occur, treat the leaves with insecticides and close them with a bag, opening them after a few days.
8. To protect against spider mites and thrips, a mixture of tobacco and laundry soap is also used. They create a film on the surface of the leaves that protects against pests.
9. It can be grown not only indoors, but also in open ground, in a greenhouse and film shelters. Ash and superphosphate are added to the soil.

Reproduction of callisia - video

If the leaves are covered with brown spots, the tips dry out - this is a signal of excess sunlight, move the flower to another window. These same signs indicate soil depletion. Requires fertilizing with organic fertilizers.