Burdock, a burdock, has long been used in folk and traditional medicine, as well as in cosmetology. We will find out what are the curative properties of burdock for treating various diseases and preserving natural beauty. As is known, basically the roots, leaves and juice of thistle are used. Consider the merits of each dosage form in more detail.
Medicinal properties of burdock root
The roots of plants perfectly cope with diseases of the digestive system. Decoction from the roots of burdock is recommended for gastritis, peptic ulcer, urolithiasis, cholecystitis and pancreatic diseases. In addition, the medicinal properties of burdock root help to get rid of chronic constipation, to facilitate the excretion of fecal masses in irritable bowel syndrome.
To prepare the broth, one teaspoon of dried ground roots should be poured into 200 ml of boiling water, then cover the dishes with a lid and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes. Take medication 3 times a day for 15 ml.
The medicinal properties of burdock in oncology are also known. To ease the patient's condition and stop the growth of cancer cells, you need to prepare an infusion of burdock root with honey on medical alcohol. All ingredients are taken in equal proportions, thoroughly mixed, after which the solution is infused for 14 days in a dark place. The prepared preparation is taken on a tablespoon every day, 3 times a day.
The healing properties of the burdock leaves of large
Leaves thistle , due to the content of essential oils and tannins in them, have a pronounced antiseptic and wound-healing effect. Therefore, they are often used to treat skin lesions, furuncles, purulent wounds and various dermatological diseases. To make medicines, it is enough to make a strong broth from dry or fresh burdock leaves, then cool the solution and apply it to lotions and compresses.
The use of burdock leaves is used in the maintenance of joint health. In this case, you can not even prepare any special infusions, just simply wrap a fresh large leaf of thistle joints every day, before going to bed.Antiseptic effect of leaves is used in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract and respiratory infections. For the therapeutic effect, it is recommended to do inhalations with dry burdock, drink tea from its leaves and use herbal preparations with burdock.
Useful properties of juice of a burdock
The juice of thistle in the largest amount contains essential oils, so it is most often used in cosmetology. The usefulness of the juice of burdock in skin diseases is invaluable, because with its help you can easily get rid of acne
Useful healing properties of burdock for hair consist in powerful strengthening effect for roots and hair follicles. If daily to rub into the scalp a teaspoon of burdock juice, then after 3 weeks the hair will become noticeably thicker, will acquire a natural shine and vitality. In addition, rinsing the strands with water with the addition of a decoction of burdock or fresh juice from the leaves helps to get rid of dandruff, cure seborrhea and reduce the fatiness of the scalp.
The juice of burdock can be purchased at a specialized store or pharmacy, and also cook yourself. For this, it is necessary to grind fresh leaves of the plant in a blender or meat grinder, after which it is good to wring them out and strain the liquid. Prepare the juice in a glass container in the fridge.