Nature gave us small and tasty nuts, hinting that there should be a little good. The kernels of most types of nuts contain a large number of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fats, and proteins.
Of all types of nuts, pine (cedar) nuts have unique properties that are beneficial to humans. Since ancient times, people have known the healing powers of pine nuts and therefore they have been widely used in folk medicine. They treated diseases such as gastritis, chronic pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, etc.
You may have noticed that on the Internet and the pages of English textbooks, nuts from pine trees are often called differently - someone speaks of them as "Pine Nuts", and in some places, you can find the mention of "Cedar Nuts". In this article, we will try to understand the etymology of these two phrases, as well as understand whether these nuts differ from each other.
So, is there any linguistic factor in the difference between the names "Pine Nuts" and "Cedar Nuts"? Of course there is, the first term owes its origin to the Latin word “Pinus” (“pine tree”). Cedar Nuts are derived from the Greek word "kedros" - this is how the ancient Greeks called the cedar trees growing in Lebanon and Asia Minor.
However, when using the distinction between “Pine Nuts” and “Cedar Nuts”, the English speakers define the nut growing region. When talking about "Cedar", Europeans and Americans mean nuts harvested in the Siberian taiga. This type of nuts is very different from the usual English “Pine Nuts”.
Due to its rich composition, sea buckthorn oil has long been used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases. It also works well for skin and hair care.
Sea buckthorn oil, which is part of everyday skincare products, helps prevent early aging, nourishes the skin with beneficial substances. The product has a regenerating, rejuvenating, and anti-inflammatory effect, has exfoliating effect, which allows it to be used as a natural remedy to cleanse the skin of dead cells.
Despite the great popularity of sea buckthorn oil, in recent years, massage therapists increasingly prefer a massage cream containing sea buckthorn as the main component.
Why is sea buckthorn cream better than pure oil?
The cream is more versatile and absorbs faster into the skin. Thanks to the synergy of premium oils (for example, Shea oil and sea buckthorn oil), vitamins and plant extracts, the massage cream on the skin transforms into luxurious light massage oil that provides long-lasting perfect glide during massage.
Motherwort is a wild medicinal herb that does not require special conditions for growth. It can be found in abandoned fields, wastelands, or near settlements. On the contrary, it is very bitter, and its smell usually is not the most pleasant. The flowering period of most motherwort species is considered to be 3 summer months, and, with rare exceptions, the first half of September. As a rule, thickets of this grass are found in wet places, on gravel and limestone soil.
In this article, we will tell you about the healing properties of one of the most useful species of motherwort for humans - Siberian.
Why is the Siberian motherwort considered the most useful of all?
One of the most unique species of motherwort - Siberian grows in Western Siberia (Altai), in Eastern Siberia (Dauria), in the Far East (Amur region), in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. It can be found in the wild in the coastal regions of Brazil, on the islands of the Philippine archipelago (Batan, Mindanao, northern part of Luzon Island), as well as in Mexico City (Chiapas state).
Due to its unique composition (alkaloids, steroids, oleic, linoleic, and lauric acids, leonurin, cardenolide, stachyose carbohydrate, diterpenoids, flavonoids, as well as nitrogen-containing compounds necessary for the normal functioning of the human body), the Siberian motherwort has a reputation as one of the most effective "herbs for the heart" (in some works, scientists also call it "heartwort").
Shilajit is a special product that appeared naturally. As a rule, it consists mainly of resins flowing from crevices in permanent rocks. It is precisely this feature of the natural origin that this remedy is considered an invaluable source of useful trace elements that help restore the human body and completely cure some diseases.
However, even this unique remedy has some limitations and side effects. Is an allergic reaction possible when taking Shilajit?
One of the most noticeable restrictions of Shilajit is an age restriction. It should not be given to children under 12 years old, because there has still not been relevant research in pediatrics.
Shilajit should not be taken by persons with poor blood clotting, because it thins the blood, changing its rheology.
An allergic reaction is one of the possible side effects of Shilajit. It is the main reason why allergy sufferers should start taking it with caution, constantly observing the body's reaction to this remedy.
There are no official statistics and detailed research results on this subject, but in general, there are very few reports of allergies. In any case, if you should consult your doctor before taking a course of this unique natural remedy.
Wild sea buckthorn berries is a very popular fruit due to the many beneficial properties of its berries. The harvest of these freedom-loving berries presents certain difficulties due to the abundance of thorns on the branches and easy damage to the berries.
However, Siberians have mastered many proven over the years methods that make the process much easier. Thanks to experienced berry harvesters, for whom the deep taiga is a second home, we can enjoy various sea buckthorn remedies, drink delicious juice and prepare unique dishes from this Siberian berry.
In this article, we will tell you about how and when it is customary to collect wild sea buckthorn in Siberia:
Various ways to harvest wild sea buckthorn.
When picking by hand, Siberians should, first of all, think about protecting their skin and clothing - sea buckthorn juice irritates the skin and leaves stains on clothing. Therefore, before starting the harvest, they wear an apron and rubber gloves. There are not so many ways to manually collect:
• picking berries from branches with fingers;
• cutting off fruit branches;
• harvesting the berry juice;
• shaking off berries;
• harvest with special tools.
It is also worth remembering that sea buckthorn harvesting begins immediately after the harvest ripens. This should be done very quickly, as the fruit becomes softer and chokes when harvested. Sea buckthorn is usually harvested in September-October or immediately after the first frost.
It is not for nothing that the intestine is called the conductor of our body, because the work of the whole organism as a whole and each organ, in particular, depends on its condition and functional activity. If there is any breakdown in our gastrointestinal tract, it is reflected not only indigestion. It may cause skin problems, chronic fatigue, and decreased immunity. For the colon to work properly, it is important to help it.
Senna herb decoction.
Senna herb is the most popular colon cleanser, it is included in herbal preparations for weight loss, due to its strong laxative properties. The popularity of senna can be explained by the fact that the herb has a positive effect on the kidneys and liver, it helps the rapid movement of food through the intestines, it's effective cleansing.
Prunes.
Prunes contain a lot of pectins. This is a polysaccharide that attracts moisture and retains it in the colon. Due to this effect, the feces increase in size begins to press on the walls of the organ. The tone of smooth muscles increases, the intestine secretes a secret for enhanced excretion of feces from the body.
Sea buckthorn.
The recipe for a decoction for Colon detox is quite simple: you need to pour the seeds into a saucepan and pour boiling water over it. Then you need to boil it over low heat for 10 minutes.
In an ideal world, our foods and drinks should contain high levels of fulvic minerals, but this is usually not the case with our modern food sources. Consequently, most people are deficient in various minerals, and gut problems prevent many people from absorbing nutrients properly, even if they are readily available in food.
Already today, science knows an effective and universal remedy for normalizing the level of minerals and nutrients in the human body - this is Shilajit, harvested in the Altai mountains.
In many ways, the numerous healing properties of this unique natural remedy can be explained by the presence of fulvic and humic acids. Let's take a closer look at what properties these components have, how they are similar and how they differ from each other.
In Western Siberia, almost every home has had bird cherry flour among the usual products since ancient times. There is an opinion that locals owe their famous "Siberian health" to bird cherry flour. For many hundreds of years, Siberians have been making sweet pastries, mixed with honey, and added to cakes.
The fruits of the bird cherry were dried in the sun and then ground in a mortar. In places where fishing was well developed, bird cherry flour was mixed with fish oil and delicious and nourishing cakes with salt were fried. The dish not only helped to quickly and effectively cope with hunger but also gave a boost of vigor for the whole day.
Unfortunately, few people outside Siberia know about this unique product. Today we will correct this injustice.
Milk Thistle is an effective and safe herb with many benefits for human health. Its biologically active substance - silymarin creates the main pharmacological properties of milk thistle, protects the liver from harmful effects.
This herb and the oil made from it have been traditionally used as a "liver revival elixir" for thousands of years. They are treated with a variety of diseases associated with a malfunction of the liver or gallbladder. In this article, we will take a closer look at what healing properties Milk Thistle has:
Milk thistle strengthens and protects the liver.
Milk thistle oil is considered an excellent tool for strengthening the defenses of the human body. Thanks to a fairly rich vitamin and mineral complex, this product strengthens the immune system and is also able to improve health in case of colds, recover after long-term serious illnesses, operations, radiation, and chemotherapy.
The active ingredient of milk thistle oil is silymarin, which neutralizes the effect of toxic substances that have a detrimental effect on the liver.
Shilajit is still one of the most difficult to harvest natural remedies, while the popularity of this "gift of nature" is only growing.
Unfortunately, the source of the Shilajit is very limited. This means that the problem of small reserves of Shilajit in nature is more relevant than ever.
In other words, Shilajit is a non-renewable resource, and more and more of it is being consumed. Obviously, the moment will come when the supply of this remedy will simply run out.
Some experts argue that at the current level of consumption, the Shilajit will disappear from our planet in 100-150 years, some experts express the opinion that humanity will lose a unique natural remedy in 25-30 years. It is rather difficult to say which of these experts is right and which is wrong. Still, the Shilajit reserves assessment one of the mysteries for modern science.
Today there are two leaders on the natural shilajit market: Altai "mountain resin" and Himalayan shilajit. Let's try to compare these two amazing remedies and understand which of them you can confidently entrust treatment of your body.
The natural formation process of Altai shilajit has been studied in sufficient detail, almost 100%. Of course, the fact that the origin of natural resin from the Altai mountains is known for certain to science is a huge advantage of shilajit from Russia.
Both of the remedies discussed in the article have both pros and cons. However, the potential of Altai shilajit is still not fully explored, experts consider it more promising. While Himalayan shilajit is a time-tested medicine...which, unfortunately, is often been faked… or simply diluted..
Which shilajit to choose, a natural resin from the serene Altai mountains or an ancient medicine from the distant Himalayas, is up to you, however, the decision to take shilajit should only be made after consulting a healthcare specialist.
May you live to be a hundred!
Shilajit is perhaps the oldest natural remedy, with many unsolved mysteries. Many ancient medical books contain valuable information about the Shilajit, the fact that it was successfully used in ancient India, Mongolia, Tibet, in Ancient Greece, only emphasizes that it is actually an amazing and unique remedy.
What did the wise men of the past write about the healing properties of Shilajit? Why, over the years of research, this “miracle of nature” has not been fully studied? Let's take a look at some historical sources:
Aristotle. “The Destroyer of Weakness”
An ancient eastern proverb says: "Only Shilajit saves from death".
Frenchman Eirini D'Erinet defended his thesis on "The Miraculous Balm" in 1872.
