Burdock grows everywhere and has a mass of useful qualities, so it is very popular among folk healers. In conservative medicine, also widely used burdock - medicinal properties and rules of application of this herb are suitable for the treatment of many diseases and cosmetic problems. With the goal of producing natural medicines, practically all parts of the burdock are harvested - roots, leaves and seeds.
Healing properties of the burdock plant
The described representative of the flora is rich in numerous useful substances:
- polysaccharides;
- inulin;
- proteins;
- essential oils;
- organic acids;
- vitamin C;
- mucus;
- tannins;
- resins;
- flavonoids and others.
Thanks to the presence of these components, burdock has such positive effects:
- diuretic;
- antipyretic;
- laxative;
- diaphoretic;
- tonic;
- antioxidant;
- milk;
- immunostimulating;
- antitoxic;
- antifungal;
- wound healing;
- antineoplastic;
- antibacterial;
- blood-purifying;
- antiviral.
Healing properties of root and seeds of burdock and its application
These parts of the plant are most often used for the preparation of medicines, since they produce maximum therapeutic effects. Means from the root and seeds of burdock contribute to increasing the production of bile, normalization of metabolic processes in the body, help improve digestion and cope with the majority of dermatological diseases.
The considered phytocoagulant is used for such pathologies:
- ARI and ARVI;
- cystitis;
- chronic and acute constipation;
- tonsillitis;
- colitis;
- laryngitis;
- gastritis;
- stomatitis;
- inflammation of the hemorrhoids;
- burns;
- pancreatitis;
- gum disease;
- diabetes;
- non-healing wounds and ulcers;
- arthritis;
- psoriasis;
- hepatitis;
- furunculosis;
- intoxication, including alcohol poisoning;
- liver disease;
- arthrosis;
- eczema ;
- metabolic disorders;
- weak immunity.
It is important to note that a yearly root of thistle is suitable for therapeutic purposes. It is by this time that a sufficient number of useful components accumulate in it.
Healing properties of burdock leaves and the rules of its application
Green parts of the plant are useful for pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints, but most effectively they help from various dermatological diseases, including acne, pustular lesions and deep ulcers.
To obtain the desired results, it is important to follow several tips when using leaves of thistles:
- Apply exclusively fresh and healthy parts of grass, without holes and dark spots.
- Always thoroughly wash and dry the sheets.
- Before applying the raw material to the affected areas, it needs to be milled slightly to make the juice stand out.
Specialists recommend using tea from burdock together with external treatment. You can brew only its leaves or add to them other vitamin herbs.
Healing properties and rules for the use of burdock juice
Burdock juice is actively used by official medicine, it is sold in a pharmacy in the form of concentrate.
The drug is prescribed for the following pathologies:
- inflammation of the liver or gallbladder;
- pressure sores;
- ulcers and wounds;
- burns;
- diabetes;
- pancreas diseases ;
- disorders of the intestine and stomach;
- arthritis and arthrosis;
- gout;
- oncological diseases;
- weakened immunity;
- dermatological diseases.
Juice of burdock has almost no contraindications, except for individual intolerance of its components and pregnancy. Also, there are no specific recommendations for use, however, before using any part of the thistle, it is better to consult a specialist.