The ubiquitous milk thistle (milk thistle) is familiar and does not attract attention by its appearance. But the unique composition of milk thistle makes it a curative plant of a wide spectrum of action.
When is it important to use milk thistle?
Microelements and vitamins, which contains a modest milk thistle, cause its use in therapy:
- diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract;
- skin diseases;
- gynecological pathologies;
- cardiovascular disorders;
- diseases of respiratory organs.
How to take milk thistle?
All medicines of thistle have curative properties. This plant can be used in different forms.
Seeds of thistle
Seeds of milk thistle - a particularly valuable product. You can prepare them yourself. August-September is the best way to harvest seeds. The main sign of the maturation of seeds is the appearance of a cannon in inflorescences-baskets. The cut off heads are dried, having spread out on a paper (fabrics). Then the baskets are broken, shaken out the seeds and dried.
Take for prophylactic purposes the seeds of milk thistle is recommended in the form of ground two tablespoons a day, dividing the dose by the number of meals. You can cook an infusion of milk thistle, brewing the daily norm in a thermos with two glasses of boiling water. Drink should be infused 8 - 10 hours.
Milk thistle throat
Schroth - ground seeds, from which the oil is removed. The use of milk thistle is recommended for persons suffering from constipation, since the drug contains a significant amount of fiber stimulating the perelastitis of the intestine.
Powder powder application
Milk thistle in powder form is indicated for the treatment of liver diseases, atherosclerosis , various poisonings and skin pathologies. For therapeutic purposes, before eating, take a teaspoon of powder 3 - 4 times a day for a month.
Application of the thistle grass
To improve digestion, as well as normalize the functioning of the liver and increase the tone, used grated dried leaves and stems of milk thistle. In pharmacies you can buy a packet of phyto-tea from milk thistle. A tea bag is poured into a glass of boiling water. For medical purposes, the infusion is drunk 3 to 4 times a day.
Application of thistle oil
Natural thistle oil is used in cosmetology and in the treatment of dermatological diseases. It helps to heal wounds and cracks, increases skin tone. Oil based masks help with problems with hair, stimulating their growth and restoring the structure. In capsular form, oil is taken to remove free radicals from the body, thus renewing the cells. For cooking oil at home:
- Two tablespoons of seeds are mixed with two glasses of high-quality olive oil.
- The mixture is boiled in a water bath for about 20 minutes, insist, filter.
Inside take a teaspoon of oil three times a day.
Milk thistle syrup
Syrup of milk thistle is prescribed for diseases of the liver and bile ducts, colitis, hemorrhoids , pathologies of the respiratory system and heart. You should drink a tablespoon of syrup 3 times a day.
Honey from milk thistle
Through the use of honey, people with diseases of the gastrointestinal system can reduce abdominal pain, normalize the work of the stomach and intestines, treat internal wounds with ulcers, increase the protective reactions of the liver. In addition, honey beneficially affects the heart, blood vessels, joints, helps to cope with nervous disorders.
Despite the fact that there are no contraindications to the application, all forms of the medicinal plant must be taken under the supervision of the doctor. Especially cautious for taking milk thistle is to treat a patient with cardiovascular disorders, women during pregnancy and lactation.