Various homemade tinctures have now become fashionable - the century of surrogates has something to do with it. Such drinks are not only consumed by lovers of everything domestic and natural, but those are served to visitors in establishments called gastropubs. For example, moonshine, infused on horseradish is now very popular - it is called hrenovuha.
Can I drink this drink? How is it useful and what is harmful? How to cook it at home? Is it possible to use hrenovuha as a medicine and for which particular diseases? How to store? Answers to these and other questions can be found in this article.
The benefits and harm of tincture on horseradish
This ancient drink is of great benefit because it helps in the treatment of many ailments. Such treatment is called traditional medicine.
reference. The formulation for the cure of certain diseases may vary significantly. For example, when preparing tincture of horseradish to get rid of gallstones, use a sheet of horseradish, and not the root.
Everything is good in moderation - it is an axiom. Do not forget that moonshine in any form, first of all, alcohol, and only then - medicine. And, of course, you shouldn’t be “treated” every day, drinking tincture with glasses - this should be especially remembered by both men and women who claim to drink horseradish tincture on moonshine, or simply to say hrenovuhu, solely for health.
Indications and contraindications for use
The benefits of horseradish have long been proven and it is quite obvious.
Indications:
- To normalize blood glucose levels. This is the prevention of diabetes. However, the tincture makes some contribution to the health status of patients with diabetes, even insulin-dependent, improving it.
- For the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
- With gout and rheumatism.
- For wound disinfection.
- For the prevention and treatment of stomatitis, as well as caries.
- For the treatment of gastritis, dilution of bile and proper intestinal motility.
- For the treatment of angina.
- Prevention of cancer.
- From gallstones.
- With a cold.
- To clean the whole body.
- Hrenovuhi tincture is good for men's health.
- From chronic and infectious diseases.
- For the treatment of cystitis, urological diseases, etc. - The range of application of horseradish tincture is very wide.
Horseradish is used not only in the form of tincture, but also in fresh form, as healthy and tasty seasonings. In addition, it is used externally as a compress. For example, from diseases of the joints.
Doctors say that even breathing in the smell of fresh grated horseradish is very helpful.
Contraindications:
- It is used with caution in liver diseases and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys.
- With obesity - this tincture significantly improves appetite.
With moderate use hrenovuhi missing hangover syndrome. So, our ancestors, restoring their strength through this drink, did not know the headache in the morning.
How to make a drink at home and whether there are nuances in the preparation?
How to insist samogon on horseradish and what is the recipe? In the preparation of tincture of moonshine with horseradish is nothing complicated. There are a lot of recipes, and each of them has the right to exist - everything depends on personal tastes and preferences.
For a classic recipe for making hrenovuhi and honey at home, you need the following ingredients:
- Liter of quality moonshine. The fortress should be approximately 45-50 degrees.
- The root of large grated horseradish - one glass.
- Honey - a tablespoon.
The answer to the question of how to make hrenovuha from moonshine is simple:
- Ingredients are mixed in a glass container of the desired size.
- The can is tightly closed and left overnight in a dark and cool place.
- In the morning, you should remove the sample from the drink and make sure that it is ready. If the tincture was not too "vigorous" according to the manufacturer, then the infusion time of the drink should be increased - again before the next tasting, prolonging the exposure for several hours.
- When the drink is ready, it is poured into a clean container through a sieve. Filtering can be done through gauze, for example (several layers), and some even apply special filters.
According to this recipe, you can calculate the proportions to 3 liters of horseradish on the moonshine with honey.
We offer you to watch the video with the option of cooking hrenovuhi on moonshine:
Possible additives
Considering the fact that this drink has its centuries-old history, and there are plenty of fans of such tinctures, then Recipes may differ slightly.. How else can you do hrenovuhu on moonshine?
There are tinctures on various spices:
- Ginger.
- Dill.
- Cinnamon.
- Garlic.
- Carnation - a small piece.
- Nutmeg - on the tip of a knife.
- Mustard seeds - one teaspoon.
- Lemon juice. It is better to use fresh juice or lemon zest.
Tastes do not argue, so the choice of spices is always the consumer and manufacturer of tinctures.
We should not forget that horseradish in this tincture is the main component, and everything else is just supplements that need to be manipulated with care so as not to spoil the taste and benefit of the finished product. The only exception is ginger - it is put about the same amount as horseradish.
Rub the root of horseradish on a grater in order to give a drink to the vigor. In some cases, horseradish is cut into wheels or cut into strips.
Wrong proportions: how to check?
If a person prepares the tincture himself, then he tries it in the cooking process, carefully adding spices. It regulates the amount of ingredients, gradually gaining useful experience, which comes, sometimes, over the years. But if he uses this drink at a party, then you need to focus on the following: After drinking a small amount of moonshine on horseradish, you need to listen to your feelings.
Must not be:
- Severe burning sensation.
- Perceptions.
- Desire to quickly eat or drink this stack of tincture.
If these sensations are still there, then most likely, the proportions in the cooking process were violated. Most often this occurs due to the wrong ratio of horseradish and honey.
How to take tincture for the treatment of diseases?
Before taking tincture for the treatment of certain diseases, it is necessary to clarify the recipe - it is different in view of various diseases.
Take the tincture before meals, for 20-30 g from two to four times a day. Tincture is taken about a month, then a break is taken. After a two-month break, treatment is resumed. Consultation with a doctor is necessary!
The correct dosage will show their own well-being.. The dosage and frequency of administration for all diseases is the same, but it is better to start with one tablespoon per day.
It is best to pack the tincture in small containers, because the dishes with frequent opening will be exposed to oxygen, because of which the liquid loses its healing properties. And since the tincture in a large bowl is consumed slowly, it may deteriorate completely after a short time.
Treatment to get rid of gallstones requires special care and the indispensable consultation with a doctor! It must be remembered that a small stone can block the bile duct at any time, and this will inevitably end in a surgery to remove the gallbladder!
Proper storage
Tincture is not stored for a long time - maximum - a year and a half.
Proper storage conditions:
- Only in sealed glass containers.
- In a cool and dark place.
You can store in the refrigerator or cellar. In the latter case, many of the old tradition of bury bottles in the sand in the neck.
Chemical composition
If we are treated, then we need to know what is present in the tincture of horseradish.
Composition:
- Vitamin C. Strengthens the immune system.
- Vitamin B. Improves metabolism, stimulates mental activity.
- Tannins. Improve the work of the digestive tract.
- The right carbs. They are a source of energy for a weakened organism. Needed after long-term treatment or recently transferred disease.
- Flavonoids, ash, fiber. All this is preserved, given that there is no heat treatment. The benefits of these elements are many, and their main merit is to neutralize free radicals.
Consequences of drink abuse
However much it may be said that moderation is needed in everything, not everyone follows this golden rule.
Any alcohol (not even tincture) is useful in small quantities and harmful in case of abuse.
What is dangerous abuse Hrenovuhi:
- Blood pressure may rise sharply.
- There may even be internal bleeding, if you drink it long and often.
- With increased acidity should be taken with caution.
A bit of history
Even before the kingdom of Peter the Great, a decree was issued that obliged to have a fair amount of hrenovuhi - five quarters (12, 5 liters) - at each yard.
Purpose:
- Restoring the strength of the peasants - their work was always hard.
- To warm those who stayed in the cold for a long time.
- For the treatment of colds.
So that This tincture was not intended for drunkenness, but for the treatment and prevention of diseases..
Where is used besides treatment?
Horseradish - a great base for cocktails. In addition, it makes a wonderful "Bloody Mary".
Folk medicine can not always replace traditional treatment. Before taking this tincture, you should consult with your doctor. In addition, some components present in the drink can cause negative reactions in the body. Well, someone just is not recommended any alcohol. Of course, you should not use it for children under 12 years old and pregnant women.
