In the recipes of traditional medicine, many plants are used, but some of them can be dangerous for people. To avoid trouble, you need to properly apply natural raw materials in folk medicine. A cow-grass plant can not only benefit, but also a huge harm to health, even after one touch.
What is a cow-bearer?
A perennial plant reaches an average height of 1.5 m, but there are real giants that grow to 6 meters. He has a hollow, ribbed stem with stiff villi. Borshevik is a poisonous plant with large leaves, a powerful root system and beautiful umbrella flowers. Many do not know that behind the external appeal lies the danger to health.
Chemical composition of hogweed
The scientists conducted a number of experiments and determined the presence of a large amount of sugar, vegetable protein, amino acid, coumarins and arginine in the plant. The medicinal cowbler contains a lot of ascorbic acid, and minerals, for example, carotene, copper, iron, manganese and others. It is worth noting the presence of a large amount of essential oil, which includes oily and acetic acid.
Borshevik - medicinal properties
The plant is used in folk medicine due to a wide range of useful properties:
- The grass of the cow morbid has a detrimental effect on fungal activity.
- It has an antispasmodic and soothing effect, so it is recommended to use it for nerve tics, hysteria and other problems with the nervous system.
- Decoctions and infusions are effective as a hemostatic and cholagogue .
- Finding out what is useful for cow-eaters, it is worth noting the positive effect on female sexual insufficiency, for example, here include the lack of orgasm and frigidity .
- The decoction of hogweed in folk medicine is used for fever, inflammation of lymph nodes, and also it reduces toothache. It is recommended for diarrhea, flatulence and other problems with the digestive system.
- The tincture of the cowweed, cooked on the basis of roots and fruits, has a cholagogue effect, so it is recommended for various purulent and inflammatory processes.
- Water infusions of leaves and roots are used to adjust the work of the digestive tract and metabolism. They also have a sedative effect.
- It was experimentally established that the infusion prepared on the basis of roots promotes the splitting of stones in the gallbladder.
- Scientists have determined the presence of an antitumor effect.
- The leaves are used externally, but only they must firstly be lowered into boiling water for a couple of seconds. They will be useful for inflammation of the joints and bruises, as they will reduce painful sensations and relieve puffiness.
Application of cowworm in medicine
It is important to take into account that in folk medicine only certain types of plants are allowed, with long-petioled leaves collected in a basal rosette, and small flowers. Do not forget that cow's as a medicinal plant will be effective if you remember about safety. When collecting, always wear tight clothing, gloves and a respirator. Take care that the juice does not get on the skin.
Borshevik - homeopathy
Recently, many in the treatment of various diseases choose homeopathy. Borshevik in medicine is used to combat sweating, migraines, flatulence , liver problems and skin diseases. In homeopathy, a fresh flowering plant is used, from which the essence is prepared ยง3, which means that one part of the juice and two 90% of ethanol are present in it. Dilutions used: 3, 6 and higher.
Borshevik from psoriasis
If you know how to properly use the presented medicinal plant, then it can be used externally to cope with various diseases, for example, psoriasis. Borshevik in folk medicine is included in different recipes due to its properties to remove inflammation, reduce pain and itching, and it also contributes to the rapid restoration of the epidermis. In psoriasis, it is necessary to lubricate the problem areas with tincture.
Ingredients:
- dry raw materials - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- vodka - 500 ml.
Preparation:
- Fill the plant with vodka and put it in a place away from the sun.
- To insist means it is necessary up to that time, as the liquid does not become dark cherry color.
Cowberry for sunburn
The network spreads the information that plant juice is an affordable remedy for a beautiful tan, but it's not at all, and, in no case do not follow such recommendations. Borshchevik ordinary will not give a bronze tan, but he can cause serious burns. Many are fooled by the information that the coumarins that make up the plant are used in tanning products, but keep in mind that their dosage is controlled by specialists and substances neutralizing harm are used.
What is dangerous for a cow-man for a man?
The plant secretes poisonous substances - coumarins and essential oils, which cause severe burns and other dangerous symptoms in a person: nausea, vomiting, headache and even loss of consciousness. It is necessary to know and take into account such moments:
- Finding out how dangerous cowboy, we note that the reaction in contact with the plant is not immediately apparent, but after a few hours and even days. The greatest danger it contains in the flowering period, that is, from the middle of July to the end of August.
- If the juice enters the open areas of the skin, then sensitivity to sunlight increases. As a result, burns and blisters appear on the body and if they burst, ulcers form which last long. It is important to know that sensitivity to ultraviolet is still a few days, so you need to watch out for the sun.
- A cow plant is dangerous for allergy sufferers, because when contact with essential oil the larynx swells, and this can cause death.
Borshevik - interesting facts
To learn more about the plant, consider several interesting facts:
- In ancient times, people called it simply "borsch" (earlier the word meant something jagged) and this was due to the shape of the leaves. When young foliage began to be used in cooking, one of the popular dishes was called "borsch".
- Flowers give a large amount of pollen and nectar, so they are considered to be excellent melliferous.
- The curative cow-sherry in botany is called Heracleum in honor of the hero of the mythology of Ancient Greece, Hercules.
- The benefit is that it is a powerful producer of oxygen, and it also absorbs carbon dioxide.
- In ancient times, from the roots of the cowwort plant, which are rich in sugars, they received sugar and drove moonshine.
- In the 1970s, the plant was planted along the road to prevent wild and domestic animals from entering them.
- You can use cow-cow as a feed for animals (exception - horses).
- Seeds are a good air freshener, and the oil that comes into their composition is used in perfumery.