burdock (burdock) - a plant family Asteraceae.Root fusiform, thick, branched, grows to a depth of 15 m. The stem is very powerful, it appears in the second year of life, reaching a height of 3 m. The leaves are large.The flowers are lilac-purple, small, clustered in small baskets.Fruit - a small achenes, which matures in August.This article will look at where the growing burdock, medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of plants and so forth.
the locus and kinds
total there are 11 species of thistles.Its habitat includes the temperate zone of Asia and Europe and the British Isles and Japan.In America, burdock (burdock), the healing properties of which are described in the article below, prefers fertile soils.This plant was brought to Europe during the War of 1812 Russian troops.In our country there are enough heavy soils, also can form thickets along roadsides, banks of ponds, ravines, on garbage dumps.Some varieties are used for commercial purposes.
Burdock root: medicinal properties, the use of
Burdock is one of the most heavily used in folk medicine plants.In general, the medicinal properties has its root, but also used the leaves and fruit.The leaves are harvested in the summer, while the roots are harvested in the fall.But if the plant for more than 2 years, it is possible to collect the roots and in the late spring.Using burdock due to the presence in it of various nutrients, including:
- tannins;
- proteins;
- vitamins B, A, E and C;
- inulin;
- polysaccharide;
- sitosterol and stigmasterol;
- palmitic and stearic saturated fatty acids;
- essential oils;
- microelements - strontium, iron, zinc, manganese, boron, copper, tin.
Medicinal properties of burdock and recipes of traditional medicine
healing properties of the plant root has long been known.The root has a diaphoretic, choleretic, mild laxative, diuretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory action.It also stimulates the pancreas, cleanses the intestines, is good for the general condition of the skin.Burdock root is an excellent disinfectant and antiseptic, eliminates itching and allergies, kills germs.
On the basis of producing drugs, which are used for wounds, diabetes and inflammation.Inulin, which is contained in the plant in abundance, normalizes the number of leukocytes in the blood, improves metabolism, accelerates the growth of hair as well as prevents the deposition of salts and the formation of gallstones and kidney.
Also, burdock root is considered to be the main component of some infusions and decoctions, which are used to address a variety of diseases and conditions.These include:
- biliary dyskinesia, chronic pancreatitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, abnormal liver function;
- gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, gastropathy;
- ulcers on the skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, abrasions, poorly healing wounds, acne, burns, sores;
- cystitis, urethritis, swelling, urolithiasis;
- rickets in the child;
- failure exchange of uric acid, gout;
- as detoxification, antipyretic in infectious diseases, feverish conditions;
- hemorrhoids;
- for the treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus;
- as prevention of cancer;
- alcohol intoxication, poisoning with toxic substances;
- rheumatism, arthritis, arthritis and other diseases of the locomotor system;
- as "oil", which is an infusion of olive and almond oils, is used to impart shine, strength, strengthen the hair.
Bowel disease
All sorts of disruptions of the intestine, such as colitis, and constipation can be cured decoction of burdock and thistles using seeds, medicinal properties which are time-tested.To do this, they need to pour 2 cups of boiling water and set aside in a cool place for 12 hours.Then you need an infusion strain and drink after a meal.
Gastric
Medicinal properties of burdock root (burdock) allow to cure stomach ulcers and chronic gastritis.To start you need to thoroughly wash the roots, and then eat raw.It should be noted that all plant nutrients are stored for a short time, therefore, it should be consumed as soon as possible, immediately after excavation.
Preventive Oncology
Agrimony, medicinal properties which are used to address a variety of diseases, in the form of infusion, decoction and powder can be used when a tumor diseases.In this case, you need to take in equal proportions honey, burdock root and rubbing alcohol.This mixture was infused two weeks, then used 3 times a day.
rheumatism, eczema
When eczema and rheumatism very effective ointment imposed on the damaged skin.It is made from the roots of young plants.The patient after application of funds to go for 30 minutes in the steam room and have a drink in small sips a glass of decoction of the roots of burdock.This drink increases sweating.This pair can not go out until the patient is completely dry.If you experience thirst, you can drink whey.Next on the aching joints need to re-apply the ointment and gently bandage.Such procedures are best carried out before bedtime.
ointment to do is very simple: the crushed roots of burdock are connected to the water, then this mixture is cooked until such time as the initial volume is reduced by 2 times.Then add fresh butter in a ratio of 1: 4.It is also possible to use the ointment for burns.
Gastritis Gastritis with high acidity, superficial gastritis can be treated successfully if you use the infusion or decoction of burdock.To make an infusion, you need seeds burdock, medicinal properties which are multifaceted, pour boiling water, leave for 12 hours, and apply several times a day.To prepare the broth, also need a spoon seeds of the plant, which should pour boiling water.The mixture was warmed on a low heat for 10 minutes, after which used three times a day.
Diabetes
For diabetics can make such a collection, taking all of its components in the same proportions: burdock root, green beans, blueberry leaf.Then a liter of cold water poured fifty grams of this collection, insist during the night and in the morning the mixture is boiled for 5 minutes.Then strain and the infusion should be used five times a day for an incomplete glass.
Skin diseases
Agrimony, the healing properties of which are described above, and improves the condition of the human skin.It will take 2 pieces of burdock root and the leaves mylnjanki, dymyanki and elderberry.The resulting mixture is poured cool water, insist 2 hours, 10 minutes, boiled and thoroughly filtered.Ready infusion drink twice a day between meals for six weeks.
strengthen hair
decoction of willow bark and burdock root strengthens hair follicles, eliminates dandruff and fungus cures itching of the scalp.For its preparation components are taken in equal amounts.In addition, widely used burdock oil for slowing down the process of baldness, to strengthen hair.
Also, burdock, medicinal properties which are discussed in this article helps with ailments such as stomatitis, gingivitis, sebaceous glands, different kinds of lichen, fungus feet.
How to make your own burdock
Effective and efficient oil can be made at home by yourself.To do this, crushed fresh burdock, the therapeutic properties of which are described in the article above, take 3 tablespoons of the resulting powder and fill it with vegetable oil, preferably olive.The resulting mixture was left for a day.After this time the infusion to deliver brewed for 15 minutes, then cooled.It must be stored in a cool place.This oil helps to strengthen hair and rapid healing of wounds.
Burdock in cooking
burdock root has medicinal properties very different, as we found out in this article.But it is also possible to prepare a very tasty jam, especially helpful for diabetics.To do this in a pint of water to dissolve 4 tablespoons vinegar.The mixture was put on fire after boiling and pour the rugged roots of the plant.The product is ready for use after 2 hours.
in countries where cultivated mug from him and finished second and first courses.
soup leaves
need for him:
- 80 g of onions;
- 300 g of leaves of burdock;
- 200 g of potatoes;
- 40 g of rice and fat;
- salt and spices.
beginning to cook rice and potatoes.For 10 minutes until cooked in the soup add chopped leaves of burdock and browned onions.
Contraindications
can hear that burdock medicinal properties and contraindications has a variety that can not be consumed lactating and pregnant women.But this is fundamentally wrong.Agrimony refers to plants that do not have any contraindications.This opinion appears due to the fact that often is a part of burdock multicomponent medicinal agents in which some ingredients actually have contraindications.
