Every farmer or owner of even a small piece of land is familiar with portolak. This curly plant with small fleshy leaves and creeping branched stalk is very difficult to weed out, so it is considered a weed. However, you should not rush to throw out the waterbranded gardening - the medicinal properties of this herb can save many diseases and strengthen the immune system.
The medicinal properties of the weed
As a pharmacological raw material, the aerial part and the seeds of the described plant are used. They are valuable due to the unique chemical composition, which includes:
- carotenoids;
- carbohydrates;
- mucus;
- organic acids;
- steroids;
- betacyanins;
- fatty and phenolic carboxylic acids;
- terpenoids;
- steroids;
- nitrogen-containing compounds;
- saponins;
- alkaloids;
- vitamins of group B, E, C, K and PP;
- norepinephrine;
- resin.
The combination of these components provides the following therapeutic effects from the use of this herb:
- anti-inflammatory;
- anesthetic;
- tonic;
- antiviral
- blood-purifying;
- antipyretic;
- antiparasitic;
- choleretic;
- hypertensive;
- stimulating;
- hemostatic;
- antiallergic;
- diuretic;
- antibacterial;
- antifungal;
- antisclerotic.
Also, preparations from the plant under consideration have hypoglycemic effects. This medicinal property determines the inclusion of gardening in the diet in diabetics. Its use contributes to the rapid and steady decrease in the concentration of sugar in the blood .
It is noteworthy that the described weed is the leader among such plants in the content of mucous substances. They help not only to effectively cope with constipation, but also quickly stop inflammatory processes in the intestine and bladder, as well as stop small bleeding. Therefore, among the medicinal properties of garden portals for women, it is important to mention its effectiveness from hemorrhoids and cracks in the rectum, as well as in the treatment of cystitis . Often, this plant is advised as an aid for the therapy of genito-urinary infections.
Recipes for the application of the medicinal properties of the porcloak
Folk healers are advised to use decoctions and infusions from the presented herbs. Preparing them yourself is very simple.
The recipe for broth
Ingredients:
- shredded leaves and stalks of portolac - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation
Boil the washed raw material in the indicated volume of water for 10 minutes, leave for 2 hours, then strain.
Recipe for infusion
Ingredients:
- dried herb (leaves, stems, flowers) of portolak - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 1 glass.
Preparation
With boiling water, brew phytochemicals, cover the container with a saucer or lid and allow the solution to steep for 60 minutes, drain.
Any of the received funds must be taken at 1-2 st. spoons 2-3 times a day for no longer than 7 days. Also they can be used externally - rub, make lotions and compresses.
Contraindications to the use of medicinal properties and actions of the porter
Taking into account the ability of the plant to increase arterial pressure due to the content of noradrenaline, preparations from it should not be taken with such pathologies:
- hypertonic disease;
- low heart rate (bradycardia);
- propensity to vegetative disorders;
- periodic or persistent occurrence of convulsive seizures;
- hypoglycemia;
- diencephalic crises.
Also, do not experiment with portolacus pregnant women, nursing mothers and people with frequent allergic reactions.