For the first time I mentioned in my works about such a medicinal plant as burdock or burdock the great doctor Dioscorides, even in the times of Ancient Greece. This plant is still widely used in non-traditional medicine around the world, and in the countries of Asia it is even used as a food product and a coffee substitute.
The most valuable part of the grass is the burdock root - useful properties and contra-indications of such phytocoenosis allow treating many acute and chronic diseases of internal organs without the risk of side effects and any negative consequences.
Useful properties of burdock root
Unique features of the plant in question are explained by its rich chemical composition. The roots of burdock contain:
- essential oils, including baranic oil;
- vitamins - group B, E, C, A;
- organic proteins;
- stearic acid;
- proteins;
- stigmasterin;
- tannins;
- resins;
- palmitic acid;
- mineral salts;
- slime;
- bitter substances;
- sitosterol;
- strontium;
- zinc;
- tin;
- iron;
- manganese;
- boron;
- copper.
In addition, about 45% of inulin, a polysaccharide, is found in the rhizome roots, which is a powerful regulator of metabolic processes in the body.
Therefore, the use of the described plant material in medicine produces the following positive effects:
- antipruritic;
- support the work of the immune system;
- choleretic;
- wound-healing;
- antibacterial;
- increase digestibility of vitamins and nutrients;
- elimination of toxins and free radicals;
- anti-inflammatory;
- diaphoretic;
- normalization of digestion processes;
- antifungal;
- correction of glucose and cholesterol in the blood;
- diuretic;
- elimination of puffiness;
- painkiller;
- mild laxative;
- antiallergic;
- restoration of gastric acidity;
- antineoplastic.
Previously mentioned inulin also favorably affects the functioning of the pancreas. The polysaccharide promotes the production of necessary digestive enzymes in sufficient quantities, participates in the production of the hormone insulin. For this reason, rhizome rhizomes are recommended for basic and maintenance therapy of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus at any stage.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of the burdock root of a large
In accordance with the list of beneficial effects on the human body, the presented burdock part is used for the production and home-made preparations for the treatment of such diseases:
- dermatitis;
- hemorrhoids;
- chronic constipation;
- gastropathy;
- urethritis;
- an ulcer of the duodenum or stomach;
- chronic pancreatitis;
- biliary dyskinesia;
- gastritis;
- violations of the liver;
- cholecystitis ;
- hepatitis;
- psoriasis;
- furunculosis;
- eczema;
- gout;
- trophic ulcers;
- intoxication;
- malignant tumors;
- urolithiasis disease;
- cystitis;
- rheumatism;
- arthrosis and arthritis;
- infectious diseases;
- acne ;
- seborrhea;
- skin abscesses.
Contraindications and side effects from the use of burdock root are associated exclusively with hypersensitivity to this phyto-drug. It is not recommended for people who are prone to developing allergic reactions, otherwise it may exacerbate pollinosis, rash, lachrymation and runny nose.
Useful properties of burdock root for hair
With any cosmetic deficiencies curls help to cope with burdock oil. It deeply nourishes onions and scalp, improves local metabolic processes and circulation, stops diffuse hair loss and even alopecia, strengthens the roots.
Moreover, a decoction or infusion from the examined plant is able to relieve of such problems as dandruff, seborrhea and other fungal pathologies. A pleasant addition to the treatment is giving the curls of radiance, healthy shine and saturation. Strands are easier to comb and fit, acquire volume, become thicker.