Linen common

Linen common - a plant that belongs to the family of plantains. It is widely distributed throughout Europe, and also in Asia - in Turkey and China.

This plant contains a lot of organic acids, which are its valuable components:

• Apple acid;
• acetic acid;
• formic acid.

Also, common linseed is rich in vitamin C, tannins and alkaloids.

In linen common there are a lot of folk names, but one of them reflects its poisonous composition - "drunk grass". Therefore, it is necessary to use the plant for medical purposes with extreme caution, so as not to get burns or cause allergic reactions.

Application of Linen Common

The use of herb linseed is best restricted by the external method, because ingestion can cause unpredictable consequences. Like any drug, linseed should be used with the approval of a doctor.

As an external application, an ointment is made of linseal grass: it is used to treat hemorrhoids and acne.

Ointment with an extract of herb linseed can be prepared at home:

1. Take herb linseed and medical glycerin in a ratio of 1: 5.
2. Then place the ingredients in a metal container and put on a slow fire.
3. Stir the ingredients during heating - after 10 minutes, do not bring to a boil, remove the ointment from the fire.
4. Strain the ingredients, and then let the medium cool down, after which it will be ready for use.

It is believed that ointment made from linseed helps to relieve inflammation from the hemorrhoids, if they are treated daily for 2 weeks.

Also, linseed based ointment facilitates the condition of patients suffering from pustular diseases and eczema. She is treated with affected areas several times a day.

In addition to these diseases, linseed can help in the fight against hypotension, constipation and eye diseases.

To do this, take the linpy inside, which is not safe, but if the attending physician approved a similar treatment, then in this case the next infusion is prepared:

1. A glass of boiling water should be poured into 1 tbsp. linen.
2. Allow the medium to stand for 30 minutes, then drain.
3. Take 3 tablespoons of linseed. 3 times a day.

Contraindications for use

With topical application, linseed has no contraindications - the only restriction is that it gets into the eyes.

With internal application, linseed has the following contraindications:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• hypertension ;
• pathology of the cardiovascular system;
• dyspepsia.