We are used to the primitive division of aromas into warm / floral and cold / fresh. Someone more seriously divides the characteristics of perfume scents into three notes: Fresh or ozone; Oriental or velvet; Natural or floral. Perfumers believe that a good perfume combines all three constituent notes. But in reality, everything is much more complicated and interesting. The main groups of fragrances It has always been difficult for an ordinary person to determine what exactly he likes in a particular type of perfume. There is a huge variety of smells in the world, unique and inimitable, but still many of them have common, similar shades - notes. In order to systematize knowledge, it was thought up to combine fragrances into groups and describe them. The odor classification was developed in the 1990s in France. Then perfumers counted seven notes of the main types of aromas: floral; citrus; chypre; fern; forest; leather; amber / oriental. Modern technologies have greatly expanded our understanding of perfumery. It became possible to combine fragrances from seven main groups, and new families of smells also appeared. Let's consider all of them in turn. Which women's fragrances will be the most popular this winter, which perfume notes can warm you in the cold, add charm to a woman's winter look? Oriental, Oriental or Ambergris Intense, sugary, warm and juicy interweaving of oriental spices (cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, amber), floral (jasmine or tuberose), animal aromas and incense create a thick, sensual and passionate bouquet. Such a rich and luxurious scent is not for a young girl, it should be worn by an adult or mature, bright and beautiful lady. The oriental category is more typical for women's perfume. There is not a great choice of men's perfumes in this category. Tip: Use oriental perfume to go out with evening dress and matching makeup. Classic oriental fragrances - Joyous by British Boadicea The Victorious, Magie Noire Lancome, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent or Poison by Christian Dior. Aquatic The oceanic aquatic (marine) categories of odors began to be created only 25 years ago. They are distinguished by the clear, invigorating and fresh sound of cool water. Initially, aquatic scents consisted only of natural extracts of freesia, citrus fruits and green apples, but with the development of the technology for synthesizing natural smells using artificially produced molecules, notes of sea salt, water and fresh air appeared. Today, in order to create the effect of a sea or water scent, notes of cucumber, water lily, honeysuckle, watermelon and grapes are added. Perfumes with imitation of pure water are rarely used. This category of fragrances is added to reveal more complex natural floral or fruity perfumes. A good example would be "Cool Waterot" by the Swiss firm Davidoff. The watery type of perfume is suitable for almost everyone, but it predominates in men's perfumery (for the category of young and energetic people). Woody This category of fragrances consists mainly of intense woody notes - cedar, sandalwood, juniper, pine, vetivelia. For the full disclosure of giving the perfume revitalization, they are complemented with other shades, for example, citrus notes (lemon, lime, grapefruit) or floral scents (iris, lavender, patchouli). Wood spirits are depth and tranquility. Fragrances with a woody note are most often created for men. English Laundry (UK) presents one of the exemplary lines of fragrances for women and men of this type - "Arrogant". It is perfect for people after 30, confident and level-headed, will be appropriate in any environment and will create a good working atmosphere around him. Ozone Fragrances in this category have been around recently. Due to the development of the industry of artificially synthesizing molecules to create odors, it has become possible to separate this type into a separate category. Spectacular, light, fresh, almost weightless ozone fluid, similar in sensations to the coolness after rain, the air of an impending thunderstorm, or the pure freshness of a mountain breeze. This effect, in addition to the effects created in the laboratory, is complemented by natural citrus, pink, mint accords, as well as notes of green tea. Such an unusual energetic, sparkling and slightly romantic scent will suit young people of any gender. However, it will not be easy to find a pure ozone type of perfume. S.T. Dupont from France has created a great example of an ozone perfume, Essence Pure Homme. Fougere or Fern "Fougere" and "fern" in this category is more of a metaphor. It is a combination of herbal, tart notes combined with sophisticated aromas of flowers and trees. Well complements the fougere perfume with bergamot, oak moss, lavender flowers, patchouli, coumarin and incense. The Italian cosmetics and perfumery firm Bottega Verde has created the exemplary UOMO-Madera Marina fern perfume. It is ideal for athletes, travelers. It is believed that fougere perfumes are more suitable for males. In women's lines, this type is combined with woody and spicy families. Greens or Herbs This category is characterized by the bitter, rich taste of fresh greens. This could be the smell of freshly cut grass, autumn hay, or fallen leaves. They are often complemented by aromas of moss, flowers, trees, citrus accents. Rather, this scent is created to reveal and refresh the floral, woody and citrus categories. It is rare as a separate type of perfumery. An example of green type perfumery is “Green Tea Intense”, which is produced by the American perfumery company Elizabeth Arden. Weightless, light herbal scents are suitable for girls and boys from 14 to 25 years old for every day. Such perfumes do not cause irritation and will be appropriate at school, and at work, and at dinner. Leather This is one of the rarest types of perfume. Unconventional ingredients and accents create difficulties in their release. Despite the fact that now it is at the peak of popularity and many manufacturers are developing perfumes based on it, it is very difficult to find such a smell on the shelves in the women's department. And in the men's departments, and on the shelves with unisex fragrances, the leather type of perfume can be found in combination with the smell of dry tobacco, subtle floral notes. Campfire smoke, birch tar, moss, juniper and charred wood go well with the leather scent category. The Argentinean firm La Martina produces Bayres Hombre, a fine example of leather perfume. A bright, strong-willed, self-confident and independent woman who will not be frightened by the complex composition of the fragrance can afford to acquire such a fragrance. In addition, this perfume will be a wonderful gift for a strong, courageous and purposeful middle-aged man. The leather category is almost never combined with other families, since the dry, natural and specific scent is unique in itself. This type of perfume is best suited for an evening reception, dinner or a trip to the theater. Musk musk is the aphrodisiac that animals (roe deer, desman, beavers, deer) use in life to attract the opposite sex. Initially, in its natural form, it was mined from the real glands of animals. But today, the other two types of musk fragrances are more popular: floral and synthetic. These types are more pleasant, and also less expensive to manufacture. Vegetable musk is made from galbanum, hibiscus and ambrette flowers. Synthetic aroma - chemically in special laboratories. This category was created to complement and reveal other types of perfumes. The musky scent perfectly emphasizes floral and woody aromas, giving them a sensuality and soft sound. French perfumers from Montale have created "Musk to Musk" - a perfect example of the musky type of perfume. Manufacturers consider musky scents to be more suitable for women. Spicy It is not easy to meet the category of spicy aromas unchanged. More often it is used with other types of perfume to create a rich composition. The basis of this category is flowers and spices that have a bright, spicy smell: ginger, cloves, cinnamon. This type goes well with families of flowers and trees, as well as oriental scents. Spicy perfumes are suitable for people over 30, women are better off choosing a combination of them with oriental and floral notes, and men with woody ones. Citrus The citrus category is characterized by bright, invigorating, slightly bitter aromas. To create them, natural essences are used, which are extracted from the fruits and flowers of a lemon tree, pomelo, orange, bergamot, lime, etc. This family is used by perfumers to create unisex perfumes. Citrus scents look great on their own and in combination with other categories. Tip: The citrus scent is versatile. It will suit almost any person, it will give a charge of vivacity, freshness and energy in the warm season. The Italian perfumery company Acqua di Parma releases the win-win citrus fragrance Colonia Assoluta, which is most often chosen by young people for every day. Gourmet Chocolates, cocoa butter, bee honey and wax, fresh milk, coconut flakes, candy, ice cream - all these are the basis of gourmet scents. Such sugary and sweet, appetite-stimulating aromas are rarely used unchanged. Floral or oriental categories soften and complicate the gourmet type of perfume well. Such sweet chords are designed for a female audience with a sweet tooth. In men's perfumery, they are used only in combination with woody, floral, spicy or skin smells. The American perfume company Roxana Illuminated Perfume, which focuses on natural perfume production, releases the perfect example of the gourmand scent "Figure: Cerise". Floral The floral category is the most common of all fragrances. Extracts of freesia, orchid, daffodil, rose, lavender flowers, light or rich, are beautiful on their own and in combination with any other categories of fragrances. Floral scents are suitable for any time of the day. They are able to emphasize the uniqueness and femininity of their owner. In men's perfumery, floral notes refresh and thicken the main scent. Fruity These are primarily mono-aromas of a wide variety of fruits, as well as multifruit mixes. These notes are best combined with accords of flowers, wood, aromatic and aquatic aromas. Fruity scents are more suitable for women, although they are also used in men's perfumes. Chypre Bergamot, oak bark and moss are the basis of chypre scents. It is always a slightly contrasting citrus and fresh perfume with notes of greenery, wood and flowers. In combination with other categories of fragrances, they are used in both the men's and women's fragrance categories. Examples of fragrances from this category are "Miss Dior" by Christian Dior. Perfume with a chypre note will suit businessmen and just sociable people. Exotic They are distinguished from floral and fruity mainly for marketing purposes. Unusual components, extracts of exotic fruits and flowers, non-standard combinations with other categories create an exotic type of perfume. Fragrances such as "Folavril" by Annick Goutal are most often worn by bright, unusual, extraordinary and daring women. Aldehyde Thanks to the development of chemistry, a new category of fragrances based on synthetic compounds has recently emerged. Aldehydes allow you to create absolutely any odors and mix them together. Such production is much cheaper and simpler than natural and allows to greatly expand the perfumery market. Unique perfumery - A molecule that creates a unique scent for a lady. Escentric molecules will help you become the owner of the only fragrance in the world. Notes in fragrance descriptions A good fragrance consists of several "notes". To describe the smell, you need to apply it and wait for all of them to unfold (this takes about 10-15 minutes): The first step is the top note. This is the very first impression of the fragrance, which lasts less than a minute. The top note evaporates as soon as we open the perfume bottle. It is needed to prepare the sense of smell for the perception of the main aroma. The second step is a heart note. Comes instantly, after the first, when the perfume begins to interact with human skin. The most expensive and hardly volatile substances are usually used in the heart note. The third step is the base note. This is the lasting scent that you will wear all day. It usually opens within 8-10 minutes after application to the skin. The third note helps to open up the second note and emphasize the temperament and sophistication of the aroma. The correct combination, subtlety and homogeneity of all three notes determines the quality of the perfume, their durability and unique sound that will develop and accompany you all day long. Concentration of fragrances There are four types of fragrances, depending on their stability and saturation: Perfume - the strongest concentration of the smell 20-30%. Used in the evening. Apply to places where you can feel the pulse - wrist, temples, behind the ears, and so on. Eau de parfum - concentration 14-25%. This type of perfume is used in the daytime, and is applied two or three times (lasts from 4 to 5 hours) on clothes and body skin. Toilet water -10-20%. It is used in the morning or on weekends. It is not customary to apply eau de toilette to the skin, you just need to spray the item of clothing a little before going out. Cologne is a light scent. It is usually applied in the morning (men after shaving) on ​​the skin directly with the hands with light movements. How to choose a perfume If you have to explore the rich assortment of fragrances, use a special piece of paper. When you have already identified an approximate list of your favorite smells, take your time. Buy a few samples to “wear” the scent on yourself for several days, or lightly spray your wrist with the scent you like and leave the store. For the full disclosure of the scent, the perfume needs to spend at least an hour on your skin. It is impossible to choose the right perfume for yourself, focusing on the smell from another person. Only the first notes can be felt in the store. The unique scent of perfume is gradually revealed on the skin and you will wear it all day long. Plus, there are always too many distracting odors in perfumery departments. Applying perfume Ideally, you need to have three different jars with the same scent: In the morning, experts recommend applying eau de toilette. Eau de parfum should be carried with you in your purse and used 2-3 times a day (every four hours). If a gala dinner is planned for the evening, apply perfume before the event. Most often, perfume is advised to be applied to the pulse zones (bends of the legs and arms, temples, neck, area behind the ears), many recommend sprinkling perfume on the hair or body under clothing. But the most important condition for proper application is to use the scent after a bath, when the body is still warm and damp. At the same time, it is not recommended to use products that have their own aroma while taking a shower. After all, mixing it with perfume is likely to be inappropriate and inharmonious. Perfume by season It is very important to use perfume according to the weather and mood. In winter, you always want warmth and comfort - this will be provided by thick chypre and gourmand aromas. But in the summertime, such perfumes can be too intrusive and strong. In the warm summer, it is more appropriate to use light floral and citrus aromas, which are lost in the cold and are almost not felt. Perfume and surroundings Everyone knows how irritating a strong and pungent foreign smell can affect others. It is necessary to be able to separate the evening reception from the trip on public transport. Tip: Remember that not every scent is appropriate for work or a meeting. Take a responsible approach to the choice of your scent so as not to spoil the impression. Experts say that the main thing in the smell is harmony, not intensity. At work, it is good to use unisex eau de toilette or other neutral, unobtrusive odors. Some psychologists also insist that a woman who is striving up the career ladder needs to use masculine perfume. But on a date, you should avoid perfumes that demonstrate independence and pride of their owner (extracts of bergamot, moss, lavender bergamot and bay leaf). On the contrary, it is necessary to emphasize your tenderness and sensuality with the help of light fruity or floral aromas. Perfume and hair color Some perfumers associate perfume fragrances with hair color: Bitter and fresh floral, violet, mimosa, lavender, citrus or cyclamen fragrances for blondes. Spicy and sweet smells of acacia, honeysuckle and gardenia for brunettes. For girls with black hair, the aromas of tuberose, jasmine, lily or sandalwood are suitable. For brown-haired women - an unusual aroma of hyacinth, as well as a perfume from the category of chypre. Perfume and clothing There are a number of rules according to which: A strict suit is combined with "cold" smells. An extravagant outfit - with exotic, fruity and floral aromas. Unisex fragrances are best suited for a sporty style of clothing. Perfume series Manufacturers recommend, in order for the smell to be persistent and not to mix with extraneous aromas, to "layer" it, that is, to use a series of skin care products: Oil / foam for taking a bath; Gel / soap to wash your face; Skin cream, oil, or lotion; An odorless antiperspirant, or better a deodorant that matches the perfume. Such a set of cosmetics with a single scent will completely eliminate the "draining" of perfumes with extraneous odors of cosmetics and will create an intense and at the same time light scent on your body for as long as possible. The scents of the zodiac signs for Aries are well suited for perfumes with amber, poppy, jasmine and patchouli; For Taurus, lotus, lavender, bergamot are suitable; It is better for Gemini to opt for sandalwood, violet, strawberry, pine; Rakam - sandalwood, jasmine or poppy flowers, amber and lotus; When choosing a perfume, Leo should pay attention to the aromas of incense, amber, jasmine and coconut oil; Virgo - for patchouli, peace, strawberry, rose; Libra will infuse lavender, sandalwood, pine, rose or jasmine on a good day; Scorpions need notes of rose, lavender, amber and jasmine flowers; Sagittarius should choose scents with amber or patchouli; And Capricorn will love rose, sandalwood, pine and lotus; Aquarius will be comfortable in a perfume with notes of patchouli, lime, strawberry, sandalwood or rose; Fish need a scent with lavender, poppy, rose or violet. Perfume storage Contrary to popular belief, perfume is not stored for a long time. Therefore, experts do not recommend buying large volumes at once, especially if you prefer to use several brands at the same time. Tip: If you are going to store your perfume for a long time, keep it in the refrigerator. Perfume should be stored in a dark place, preferably in a box. The tighter the bottle is closed and the cooler it is in the room, the longer your favorite scent will keep its freshness and quality.

The medicinal properties of conifers have been known for a long time. Near them, even the air becomes cleaner, you can breathe easily and freely. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to arrange a pine forest near the house in order to have such useful helpers at hand. However, while walking through the woods, a few twigs are often brought home. You can put them in a vase, and soon the room will be filled with a fresh pine scent. And you can make incredibly tasty, fragrant and medicinal jam from pine needles.

Usually, the preparation of jam begins in the middle of summer or autumn, when fruits, berries and vegetables ripen. But conifer needle jam is best prepared in winter - then they contain the greatest amount of nutrients.

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How to prepare pine needles correctly?

Before proceeding with the preparation of the jam, freshly picked pine branches must be doused with boiling water. Then break off the needles and sort them out, removing the dried ones. All you need is 2 glasses of needles.

Now the needles should be chopped. To do this, pour them into a blender and add about 700 g of water.

What else is needed for a medicinal jam?

In addition to pine needles, for a delicious medicine you need to prepare:

• 1.5 liters of water;
• 0.5 tbsp. rose hips;
• 500 g sugar;
• 1 lemon.

Spruce needles can be used instead of pine needles.

After the needles are crushed into a mushy state, it is necessary to pour the mass into a saucepan and add another 800 g of water. Thus, the total amount of liquid was 1.5 liters. Pour the washed rose hips (whole berries) to the needles and leave to infuse for 12 hours. During this time, the fruits will also give up all their useful substances, even without heat treatment.

Making jam step by step

The resulting infusion will acquire a yellowish tint. It must be filtered through three layers of cheesecloth or through a fine sieve and poured into a saucepan where the jam will be prepared. Further preparation of the dessert is as follows:

1. Pour sugar into a saucepan with infusion.
2. Simmer over low heat until the pine-rosehip infusion thickens to a consistency like fresh honey.
3. At the end of cooking, squeeze juice from one into a saucepan. It neutralizes the bitterness from the needles.

Pour the finished jam into jars and roll up. You can store it both in the refrigerator and in a cool dark place (basement, cellar). In winter, a jar of such a "medicine" will help protect loved ones from colds and strengthen the immune system.

Jam based on spruce cones is a rather exotic delicacy that will also help heal from many diseases. Spruce resin, pollen and essential oils have miraculous healing effects that our ancestors used since ancient times. Making spruce jam will not be difficult even for novice housewives. In this article, we will talk in detail about its benefits and cooking methods in order to simplify your culinary process as much as possible.

Spruce cones and their use

Spruce cones are used not only for original crafts, they are used to prepare jams, tinctures, compresses, infusions and syrups. Spruce cone jam helps to heal from flu and colds, strengthen the immune system and increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. The syrup will be beneficial for dry and chronic coughs.

Did you know? For the first time the word "cone" (conos) was used by the Greeks. Translated, it means« Pine cone» .

Alcohol tincture of spruce cones helps to restore normal cerebral blood supply after a stroke. Of course, official medicine questions this method of therapy, but there is official evidence of the effectiveness of such a remedy. Compresses help with various skin diseases and dermatitis, as well as effectively cope with joint pain.

Jam composition

The composition of the jam contains phytoncides, tannins, antioxidants, essential oils, bioflavonoids, linolenic acid and other substances useful for the human body.

Vitamins

Spruce jam is rich in various vitamins that have a positive effect on various functions in the body:

• strengthen and prevent the development of stress and neuroses;
• strengthens bone tissue and participates in protein synthesis;
• helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, protects the body from various infectious diseases;
• prevents the rapid aging of the body, significantly improves the condition of the skin;
• designed to stabilize the work of the heart muscle and strengthen the walls of the capillaries.

Minerals

This product is rich in the following minerals:

• - has a positive effect on the activity of enzymes and digestive glands, strengthens bone and epithelial tissue;
• - the main catalyst for oxygen exchange processes, also supports the thyroid gland and is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses;
• - tidies up the work of the digestive system, participates in the processes of collagen synthesis (a substance responsible for the elasticity of the skin);
• - the main task of this chemical element is to maintain a normal balance of blood sugar.

About the benefits: how is cone jam useful?

Spruce cone jam is used to treat many diseases. This miraculous remedy will also be beneficial in the prevention of various diseases. In addition, this jam has good antioxidant properties due to the presence of vitamins C and E.

General strengthening properties

Due to the high content of vitamins and other useful chemical compounds in the sweet product, it has a high immunostimulating effect. Due to the presence of vitamin C, the coniferous product increases the overall tone of the body and increases physical and mental performance. B vitamins together with tannin strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve their elasticity. Thanks to this effect, it is possible to prevent the development of heart attack and stroke with hypertension and thrombosis.

Important! Self-medication can harm your health! Before therapy with folk remedies, be sure to consult your doctor.

Due to its antioxidant properties, spruce cone jam is excellent against cancerous growths. In most cases, oncology occurs due to the increased content of free radicals of heavy metal salts in the body. Antioxidant properties help to suppress the level of heavy metals. The product also has an invigorating and tonic effect, gives strength and energy to people who are prone to chronic fatigue.

Disease resistance

Phytoncides are very useful biologically active substances that help the human body get rid of harmful viruses, bacteria and pathological fungi. Pine cone jam is used for colds, flu, runny nose, sinusitis, frontitis and other infectious diseases. It can also be applied to the skin if it is affected by fungal microorganisms.

This useful delicacy has an expectorant effect, which is why it is advisable to use it in small portions during a cough caused by infectious microorganisms. In addition, spruce jam helps to cure tuberculosis, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchial asthma and bronchitis.
A coniferous delicacy can help to quench the body's pain reactions in case of skin inflammation and mechanical damage. This product can also be applied to sore gums. It is necessary to make lotions and compresses: apply a little jam on a soft bandage or cloth and apply to the sore spot. Traditional healers often use this jam to treat various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum.

Is it possible

This product can harm the body if the dosage is not followed. In addition, spruce cone jam should be consumed according to certain rules during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in childhood.

Pregnant

During pregnancy, you can eat a pine delicacy, but only after consulting a doctor. He must eliminate the risk of possible development of allergic reactions, as well as establish a clear dosage for use. Spruce jam during pregnancy helps to cope with anemia, strengthen immunity, and significantly reduce the risk of developing colds and other infectious diseases. In addition, this product will saturate the body of the expectant mother with many useful natural substances.

Lactating

During breastfeeding, this delicacy should be eaten with extreme caution, because it can cause allergic reactions in babies. It is best to consult a doctor before use.

For children

It is recommended to add this coniferous product to the children's diet from the age of three. Children under 12 years old can be given 1-2 teaspoons of treats a day: add to tea, smear on bread or eat in their natural form. Children over 12 years old are allowed to eat jam in 1-2 tbsp. l. per day in order to strengthen bone tissue, prevent infectious diseases and enhance mental activity.

Signs of quality jam

Spruce cone jam can be purchased on the market and in specialized stores, but in order not to make a mistake when choosing, we bring to your attention several characteristics of a high quality product:

• One of the most important characteristics of a quality treat is the size of the buds. They should be small (1-3 cm). It is the small bumps that contain the greatest amount of nutrients and have a delicate and tasty aroma in the finished product.

Did you know? Some species of African cycads have cones weighing up to 50 kg!

• The bumps in the finished product must be whole. If they are sliced, then this is the main sign that they were harvested late. Late buds are often old and hard, and are best avoided.
• Always pay attention to GOST, which is the guarantee of high-quality jam (pleasant taste and aroma; appropriate composition, color and consistency). According to standardization, a natural and high-quality product has the following marking: GOST R 53118-2008.
• In a jar of jam, the content of cones should not be less than 70%.
• Check the product for colorants and preservatives. A natural treat should contain only sugar, water and buds.

Peculiarities of use: delicacy or medicine?

For preventive purposes, the spruce delicacy should be consumed in the following portions (per day): 1-2 tsp. for children under 12 years old, 1-2 tbsp. l. for adults. Children may like such a product and they will eat it at 50 g per day or more, but parents need to monitor the consumption of the treat by children.

Sometimes an allergic reaction can develop to a coniferous product, therefore, if your child has never used this product before, then first give him just a little. If in a day the baby's health does not deteriorate, then the jam can be safely used for general strengthening of the body.

Important! For some diseases of the liver and kidneys, it is forbidden to eat jam from spruce cones; for detailed information, you should contact a specialist.

For diseases of the upper respiratory tract and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, a spruce delicacy should be eaten 3 times a day, 1-2 tbsp. l. (for adults), 1-2 tsp. (for kids). But remember that self-medication with traditional medicine methods can be harmful to health, so consultation with a doctor should be mandatory. By the way, he will tell you about the dosage and the rules of admission for a particular disease.

How and When to Harvest Buds for Better Jam

To prepare a high quality product, you need to take the collection of raw materials, that is, the bumps, seriously. Of course, raw materials can be purchased, but if the time and place of residence allow you, then it is best to collect it yourself.

We offer you a recipe for delicious, aromatic and healthy spruce cones jam, which will enrich the body with all the necessary useful vitamins, minerals and other chemical compounds.

Grocery list

To prepare this useful delicacy, we need:

• 1 kg of sugar;
• 1 kg of young spruce cones;
• 0.5 liters of water.

To make delicious and high-quality cone jam on your own, you must adhere to the following cooking recommendations:

Did you know? In ancient times, the pagans considered cones to be the holy parts of pine needles. They symbolized fertility and a bountiful harvest.

Storage rules

The finished product must be stored in a dry and dark place out of the reach of children. The storage temperature should vary from +5 to +20 ° C. The shelf life is not specified, but it is best to prepare several jars for the winter so that next year you can make a fresh delicacy again, and not be content with last year's.

Contraindications and possible harm

Experts and traditional healers recommend strictly adhering to the rules for using this product. It is best not to eat more than 4 tbsp. l. such jam per day, otherwise severe headaches, indigestion, skin rash (allergic reaction), vomiting may occur as side effects.

If you purposefully adhere to a healthy lifestyle and eat pine cone jam for preventive purposes, then it is better not to consume more than 1 tbsp. l. goodies a day. Remember, only moderate use will benefit without harm.

Important! It is forbidden to use this delicacy in case of diabetes mellitus, since it is clear from the composition of the product that it contains an increased amount of sugar.

The spruce treat also has a list of contraindications. It cannot be consumed by the following category of people:

• elderly people over 60 years old;
• children under 3 years old;
• people who have an individual intolerance to the body of coniferous components. Also, with caution, such jam should be used for people prone to frequent manifestations of allergic reactions;
• patients with renal failure and acute hepatitis.

Unusual but healthy jam

In addition to pine cone jam, there are some other varieties of this delicacy.

Dandelion

A very tasty, aromatic and unique delicacy that resembles a pleasant aftertaste of spring honey. Dandelion product is useful for hepatitis, cholecystitis, urolithiasis. It saturates the body with useful vitamins and minerals, gives energy and vigor, charges with spring mood.

Tomato

Another type of delicacy, original and unique in its taste. It is prepared on the basis of extremely dense tomatoes, citrus fruits and various spices. A very tasty product that helps to remove the thirst for "sweet" and fill the body with useful substances.

Squash

Zucchini jam is a real treat for body and soul. Such a delicacy is prepared on the basis with the addition of citrus fruits and various natural spices. In addition to its excellent aroma and taste, zucchini jam has tremendous benefits for the body.
Now you know what is the use of pine cone jam and how to make it at home. Collect raw materials, prepare a delicious treat and get your dose of vitamins and minerals daily!

The medicinal properties of conifers have been known for a long time. Near them, even the air becomes cleaner, you can breathe easily and freely. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to arrange a pine forest near the house in order to have such useful helpers at hand. However, while walking through the woods, a few twigs are often brought home. You can put them in a vase, and soon the room will be filled with a fresh pine scent. And you can make incredibly tasty, fragrant and medicinal jam from pine needles.

Usually, the preparation of jam begins in the middle of summer or autumn, when fruits, berries and vegetables ripen. But conifer needle jam is best prepared in winter - then they contain the greatest amount of nutrients.

How to prepare pine needles correctly?

Before proceeding with the preparation of the jam, freshly picked pine branches must be doused with boiling water. Then break off the needles and sort them out, removing the dried ones. All you need is 2 glasses of needles.

Now the needles should be chopped. To do this, pour them into a blender and add about 700 g of water.

What else is needed for a medicinal jam?

In addition to pine needles, for a delicious medicine you need to prepare:

• 1.5 l of water,
• 0.5 tbsp. rose hips,
• 500 g sugar
• 1 lemon.

Spruce needles can be used instead of pine needles.

After the needles are crushed into a mushy state, it is necessary to pour the mass into a saucepan and add another 800 g of water. Thus, the total amount of liquid was 1.5 liters. Pour the washed rose hips (whole berries) to the needles and leave to infuse for 12 hours. During this time, the fruits will also give up all their useful substances, even without heat treatment.

Making jam step by step

The resulting infusion will acquire a yellowish tint. It must be filtered through three layers of cheesecloth or through a fine sieve and poured into a saucepan where the jam will be prepared. Further preparation of the dessert is as follows:

1. Pour sugar into a saucepan with infusion.
2. Simmer over low heat until the pine-rosehip infusion thickens to a consistency like fresh honey.
3. At the end of cooking, squeeze the juice from one lemon into a saucepan. It neutralizes the bitterness from the needles.

Pour the finished jam into jars and roll up. You can store it both in the refrigerator and in a cool dark place (basement, cellar). In winter, a jar of such a "medicine" will help protect loved ones from colds and strengthen the immune system.

Useful jam from the needles of coniferous trees, video

Everyone knows about the beneficial properties of pine. It is not for nothing that many sanatoriums are located in the pine forests. The air, filled with the scent of pine resin and essential oils, is healing for the whole organism. Pine gives its healing properties with jam and honey, which is boiled from young branches (shoots) and pine cones. I have already written how to make pine cone jam. You can see recipes for jam from pine cones. Today I will tell you how to cook jam and honey from young branches (shoots) of a pine tree.

Honey and jam from young pine twigs are not only tasty, but also have medicinal properties. Such jam and honey will be useful primarily for people suffering from chronic or frequent respiratory diseases. Such honey and jam will help with flu, sore throat and other colds.

How to make jam from young pine shoots

Young shoots of a pine are shoots that grow from the central bud of a pine in spring, resembling candles. Pine shoots are harvested away from roads and industrial areas.

Collect pine shoots. Sort them out and rinse under running water. If the shoots are covered with brown husk, then before being covered with sugar, they need to be cleaned of it. It gives bitterness to the finished jam. But it does no harm.

Young shoots can be boiled whole or cut into several pieces.

Fall asleep for 8 - 12 hours or at night with sugar in the ratio of 1.5 kg of sugar per 1 kg of pine shoots.

Then add 1 liter of purified water and place on the stove. Heat gradually to a boil, reduce heat and simmer at low boil for 5 minutes. Then remove the bowl of jam. Let it brew for 5-8 hours and cook again for five minutes. After boiling for the third time, add half a teaspoon of citric acid at the end of cooking and pour it into clean, sterilized jars.

In the refrigerator, you can store jam just under a plastic lid.

How to cook honey from young branches (shoots) of pine

Honey from a pine tree can be boiled either from young shoots that have not yet blossomed - pine buds, or from young branches that have just opened.

To boil honey from pine shoots, you first need to prepare a pine decoction. Rinse the collected shoots and fill with purified water in a ratio of 1 part of shoots to 2 parts of water.

Place on the stove and bring to a boil. Cook at low boil for 15-20 minutes.

Leave to infuse for a day.

After a day, strain the broth. Add sugar at the rate of 1 part decoction 2 parts sugar. Put on the stove and simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes, until the sugar completely dissolves and the syrup begins to thicken. Pour into jars. You can store it in the refrigerator.

To prevent the honey from becoming sugared, you can add citric acid or lemon juice to it.

Why pine honey and pine cone jam are useful

In addition to the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases, pine honey and jam are useful for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. A distinctive feature of pine honey and pine shoot jam is that they can be given to children with such diseases.

They use pine honey and jam of pine branches to lower cholesterol, with rheumatism, arthritis, polyarthritis.

Pine honey and jam from pine shoots have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, disinfectant, diuretic, choleretic properties, cleanses the blood and rejuvenates the body.

Combine a walk in a pine forest with a useful activity, prepare pine shoots and young twigs. Cook delicious and healing pine honey and jam.