Alder Cones Shrimp PH Anti-bacterial Anti fungal Tannin Beta Guppy Organic

Description

ALDER CONES / Low Ph / Tannins / Anti-bacterial / Natural / Shrimps / Fish
Those ALDER CONES are collected in December, 2020 ? January, 2021 in Courland region, Latvia.
Harvest is collected in wild flora far from the nearest cities and roads and all processed by hand.
Packing: paper bags
Consistency: raw
Weight: 0,88+ oz. 25+ gr
Year harvested: 2020/2021
To be used due Date: December, 2022
Scientific classification:
Alnus incana subsp. Incana
Ingredients:
Tannins (tannins): up to 5% of dry matter, trihydroxylierte flavonoids (E.g., Myricetin, parts, ellagic acid, Cornales - and Gallotannins), Lignan, Anthraquinone and hemic acids
ALDER CONES are used in aquarist use and as herbs.
The fruit of the alder trees (alnus glutinosa and alnus incana) has been widely known in Europe for aquarist use and as herbs.
Especially betta and shrimp breeders make use of the acid tannin which the alder cones release to the tank water.
Dosage of Alder Cones
The tanning agents effect the pH value and will lower it ? the exact scale depends on the number and quality of cones, and on the carbonate hardness of the water.
It is also possible to make an infusion with boiled water and only add the cold extract without cones later.
Admittedly, the quality of alder cones differs of tannin can vary. Be careful with overdosing: use 1 to 4 alder cones on 1000 ml (1 L) water.
Effects and Benefits of Alder Cones
In a lower pH, the bacterial density also is low, which can help prevent bacterial infections and hatch shrimp eggs properly. Besides, fungi also grow worse in an acid surrounding.
Benefits of Alder cones:
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Lower PH in your aquarium
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Release humid acids to the water
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Release gentle tannins
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Anti-bacterial properties
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Anti-fungal properties
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Extra surface for Bio-film to grow on
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Food source for your shrimps
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Safe hiding spots for shrimps and fry
Applications in folk medicine:
? Cones (fruit clusters). Promotes the fermentation-putrefaction process in cases of chronic intestinal disorders, as well as promotes mucosal epithelialization, so the infusion is used for stomach pain, prolonged diarrhea, intestinal catarrh, enteritis, colitis, as well as dysentery: take 1 - 2 per boiling water tablespoons (5 - 10 g) cone, allow 4 hours to infuse in a warm place (preferably in a thermos), then strain and use 1/2 cup 2 - 3 times a day before meals.
? Fruit tincture (alcohol infusion) Drink in case of epilepsy (30 - 40 drops 2-3 times a day).
? Decoction of fruit groups in cases of dysentery: 50 g of fruit groups, 1 l of water. Use 3 glasses a day.
? Fruit decoction mixture in cases of dysentery: in equal doses fresh alder buds, broad-leaved - ratchet roots, stinging nettle roots. Sprinkle 50 g of mass with 1 l of water. Allow to stand overnight, boil for 10 minutes in the morning. Drink a hot 1 whole glass and the rest the next day, four times.
? For the prevention of mastitis: equal doses of alder fruit, mint, valerian root, St. John's wort, dogs. 2 tablespoons, 1 cup boiling water. Aplej, settles. Use 1 glass per day.
? Preparation of fruit group infusion: 4 g of fruit group, 1 cup of boiling water. Sprinkle with boiling water and leave in a closed container for 2-3 hours, strain. Use a glass 3-4 times a day before meals.
? Preparation of fruit group decoction: 10 g chopped fruit groups, 1 gl water. Sprinkle with hot water and boil in a water bath for 30 minutes, strain and add water to the original amount. Take 1-2 tbsp. 3-4 times a day before meals.