The duration of his life is 600-900 years. Cedars have an amazing feature: they grow only in ecologically clean areas. Even the most insignificant pollute the air for them is fatal. Cedar forest is a natural healing plant: phytoncids, isolated by trees, have an antimicrobial effect and are used to treat and prevent diseases of the respiratory, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Walking among the cedars, you will perfectly rest and provide yourself with a healthy complexion, because the air in such a forest is simply saturated with antioxidants, which promote rejuvenation and well-being. Cedar aroma is the thinnest aphrodisiac, which stimulates the production of sex hormones and increases sensuality. More information about this wonderful tree you will find in the article on the topic "Useful properties of the Siberian cedar".
But nuts are not simple!
Pine nuts are a delicacy from which very few will refuse: it is tasty and very useful! Nutritional and healing properties of pine nuts are explained by the qualitative composition of fats, proteins and other substances contained in them. For example, fats are characterized by a high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which provides the body with reliable antioxidant protection, contributes to the prolongation of youth and longevity. The composition of nuts includes also arigin. This amino acid is extremely important for a growing body, so in the diet of children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, cedar nuts will be very useful. Due to the high content of fat-splitting vitamin E cedar delicacy helps regulate fat metabolism. In the case of a lack of vitamin E, the fat balance is broken in the body and we, even after exhausting ourselves with a rigid diet, can begin to recover. Also, vitamin E (tocopherol) is very important for ensuring a complete heredity, because in translation from Greek "tocopherol" means "carrying offspring." If you want to eat cedar nuts, be careful when buying them. Since industrial cleaning of the shell often uses high temperatures, destroying useful substances, choose nuts in their natural "packaging". But do not chew nuts: this is fraught with problems with teeth. Pour the nuts with boiling water, stand for 3-4 minutes and drain the water: the shell will become softer.
Miracle oil
Cedar oil is a real delicacy, which in its nutritional value surpasses the best varieties of olive oil obtained from olives. This valuable product of dietary, children's and sports nutrition is rich in vitamins and mineral elements, it is easily absorbed by the body. Cedar oil can be well added to salads, soups and cereals, but it should not be fried: when fried, it, like all vegetable oils (except olive oil), is highly oxidized. Being a natural product, cedar oil has no contraindications and does not cause side reactions. Experience of traditional medicine and modern clinical studies have shown that the regular use of cedar oil restores strength, eliminates the chronic fatigue syndrome, increases efficiency and positively affects the potency in men. Oil is effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, promotes rapid recovery in case of flu, colds, laryngitis and tracheitis. For preventive purposes, it is recommended to slowly dissolve 1 tsp. oil for 30-60 minutes. before meals 2-3 times a day for 40-60 days. Specialists consider it extremely undesirable to contact cedar oil with a metal, as the processes of transition of unsaturated fatty acids into saturated acids are triggered, which significantly reduces the antioxidant properties of the product. Do not use metal containers to store it!
Beauty from cedar
Mighty trees take care not only about our health, but also about beauty. Cosmetology uses nuts and their shells, and also needles. Their extracts are a part of various cosmetics: milk, creams, lotions and gels. From cracks on the hands will help get rid of compresses from the oil of pine nuts: wrap your hands with a linen cloth moistened in a slightly warmed oil. When dandruff, mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cedar oil, a strong decoction of tea and vodka. Lubricate this mixture of scalp and hair roots 2-3 hours before washing. The procedure is carried out 2 times a week until the disappearance of dandruff. Strengthens hair and stimulates their growth mask from pine nuts. Rastolki handful of peeled pine nuts (you can grind in a food processor), gradually pouring water, preferably mineral (to make a thick gruel). Lay the mixture in a ceramic pot and put it on the oven for 2 hours, heated to 60 degrees. The resulting "cedar milk" is gradually rubbed into the scalp (daily for 2 weeks). Repeat after 2 months. Nourishing mask for dry and normal skin. Take in equal parts pine nuts, banana and honey, grind in a blender. Apply mask to face for 10-15 minutes, then wash away with warm water. Useful properties of Siberian cedar are widely known, and we have already learned this.