The seeds of milk thistle (silver tartar, milk thistle) are recognized by doctors all over the world to contain an unprecedented number of active components that are beneficial to humans. Today, the medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of seeds of milk thistle are well studied and are available to most people.
Appointments and contraindications to the application of seeds of milk thistle
The benefits and harm of the seeds of milk thistle are found in their rare richness. In addition to the usual vitamins, mineral elements, these seeds contain silymarin, which is a group of four flavonoids. This substance has a powerful positive effect on the human liver. Thanks to silymarin, cure for such ailments as hepatitis and cirrhosis becomes possible, as well as restoration of the liver damaged by toxic substances or in violation of fat metabolism.
The effectiveness of silymarin is confirmed by numerous laboratory studies, so today this substance is a part of many known hepatoprotective drugs, prescribed for liver damage.
In addition, the treatment with seeds of milk thistle is carried out and with:
- poisoning of the body with slags, toxins, nitrates;
- violation of the digestive system;
- reduced metabolism;
- increased level of sugar;
- poor skin healing;
- female diseases (erosion, vaginitis );
- diseases of the respiratory system;
- disorders of the intestine ("lazy" intestine);
- kidney and spleen diseases;
- hypertension.
Before starting treatment with seeds of milk thistle, it is necessary to inform the attending physician and ask him to prescribe the optimal dosage - only so the therapy will be safe and as effective as possible. It is contraindicated to take the seeds of milk thistle when:
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- cardiovascular insufficiency;
- epilepsy;
- mental and nervous diseases;
- individual intolerance.
How to take the seeds of milk thistle for the liver?
Despite a wide range of positive effects, most often the seeds of milk thistle are taken for the treatment of liver diseases.
Infusion of seeds of milk thistle for poisoning and toxic damage to the liver
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons seeds of milk thistle;
- 500 ml of boiling water.
Preparation
Shredded seeds pour boiling water and put the infusion on a water bath. Evaporate to a residual volume of 250 ml. After filtration, the infusion is taken on a tablespoon hourly. Receiving funds continue until the patient's condition is improved.
Infusion of seeds of milk thistle in cirrhosis
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of milk thistle seeds;
- 200 ml of boiling water.
Preparation
Shredded seeds pour hot water and leave for 20 minutes. Take the resulting infusion of 70 ml for 30 minutes. before meals three times a day.In any disease of the liver, it is necessary to take crushed seeds of milk thistle. Standard course - three times a day, a teaspoon for 20-30 minutes before a meal with a glass of water. Course - 45 days, then a two-week break.
Treatment with products from the seeds of milk thistle of other diseases
To treat obesity, atherosclerosis , diabetes and varicose veins are ground to the powder state seeds of milk thistle - croutons. Such a product can be purchased or prepared at home by rinsing the seeds in a blender. Schroth take before breakfast, lunch and dinner (for 20 minutes), on a tablespoon, with water. The course is 35 days, then you need to take a break for 15 days.
The milk thistle oil is used to cure gynecological diseases: 3 ml of oil is injected daily into the vagina. The standard course of treatment lasts 2 weeks. As the seed oil of milk thistle has the strongest rejuvenating and healing effect, it can be applied to damaged skin and used in home cosmetic products.