Burdock or burdock is a biennial herbaceous plant.
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Description and composition
A tall plant with large dark green leaves, red flowers, gray-green seeds and dark brown roots, it grows even in the most inhospitable places. It is believed that its vitality and love of life match its healing properties.
roots contain:
- inulin,
- proteins,
- sitosterol,
- glycosides,
- flavonoids,
- alkaloids,
- vitamin C,
- organic acids - malic, caffeic, ascorbic, citric,
- Sahara,
- pectins,
- starch,
- mucus,
- mineral resins,
- tannin,
- bitterness,
- essential and fatty oils,
- tannins.
Main composition of leaves :
- vitamin C,
- carotene,
- pectins,
- alkaloids,
- glycosides,
- mucus,
- fatty and essential oils,
- tannins.
Medicinal properties
In folk medicine, such properties of the plant are used as
- laxative,
- anthelmintic,
- anti-inflammatory,
- antipyretic,
- painkiller,
- wound healing,
- blood purifying,
- antiputrefactive,
- antiseptic.
For what diseases is it used?
If there is a violation of intestinal motility, this plant gently restores its functioning. Moreover, it is used both for diarrhea and constipation . For hemorrhoids – relieves inflammation and reduces pain.
In addition, it is effective for stomach ulcers (heals the mucous membrane), gastric bleeding, and chronic gastritis.
For skin diseases, an infusion of the roots is used as a “blood purifier” and helps get rid of boils, acne, and eczema.
An infusion of burdock roots with almond oil, which is called burdock oil, is considered an excellent remedy for strengthening and growing hair. For the same purposes, a decoction of the roots is also used, which should be used to wash the hair and rub it into the hair.
Methods of application
An infusion of burdock root is prepared as follows: pour 15 g of root with two glasses of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Take half a glass four times a day. The infusion should be warm.
Root powder infusion : Burdock root is dried and ground into powder. 5 grams of powder should be poured into two glasses of boiling water and mixed thoroughly, poured into a thermos and left for 12 hours. Take 100 ml four times a day.
External use of burdock leaves relieves inflammation in arthrosis, mastitis, gout and reduces pain. To do this, tear off a leaf, crush it a little in your hands and tie it to a sore spot, preferably overnight.
Contraindications
This plant has virtually no contraindications. However, it should not be taken orally during pregnancy. When treating with burdock, the dosage should be strictly observed, since large quantities can cause poisoning.
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