Burdock root. Useful properties and contraindications for women, men. Recipes for hair, weight loss, in oncology, diabetes. How to cook and take tincture

Burdock (burdock) is widespread in Russia. Few people know that this thorny weed has a number of useful properties. Healing are all parts of the plant, but most of all medicinal substances containing burdock root.

Chemical composition

Burdock is often called Russian ginseng, because it contains the same amount of nutrients and is used to treat a large number of diseases.

Structure:

• tannins have an astringent effect;
• resinous substances possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant;
• Vitamins (A, B, D, C, P, E) and normalized tone work body;
• Essential oils stimulate the recovery, have sedative effects, have anti-inflammatory properties;
• flavonoids normalize the circulatory system, possess antihistaminic, anti-cancer, wound healing, diuretics, and other properties;
• organic acids maintain the acid-base balance;
• fatty acids reduce blood cholesterol;
• mucus normalizes blood sugar and cholesterol;
• Tannin has an antiseptic effect;
• proteins are responsible for the renewal of tissues and cells, transport of nutrients through the blood vessels, regulate the normal functioning of the organism, improve cerebral cortex;
  
• minerals (copper, iron, calcium, silicon and others) are responsible for the formation of hemoglobin, cell renewal, the normal functioning of the heart and circulatory system, the formation of immunity, and much more.

Beneficial features

Tools made from burdock root, have on the body a powerful healing effect:

1. purify the blood system;
2. anesthetized;
3. heal damaged tissue;
4. stop the growth of tumors of different origin;
5. reduce inflammation;
6. resist fungal and bacterial infections;
7. have a disinfectant effect;
8. have a pronounced diuretic and cholagogue action;
9. normalize body temperature;
10. restore microflora;
11. reduce levels of insulin.

Indications

Burdock root, useful properties which are described above, are used in traditional medicine and in people. A base for producing ointments, tinctures, teas, tea.

The root is used to treat the following diseases:

• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• gastritis;
• burns;
• eczema;
• biliary dyskinesia;
• acne;
• furunculosis;
• trophic ulcer;
• seborrhea;
  
• with poorly healing wounds;
• cholecystitis;
• Gastrointestinal dysfunction;
• diabetes;
• rheumatism;
• gout;
• viral and infectious diseases;
• tumors of various origins;
• rickets;
• breast;
• prostatitis;
• prostate adenoma;
• diathesis.

Benefits for Men

Drugs of burdock root is used in the treatment of male prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. To do this, the most commonly used herbal teas and tinctures from the roots of this plant. The only contraindication for men is the idiosyncrasy and allergy.

After treatment:

• no recurrence of the disease;
• disappears pain when urinating;
• stop inflammatory processes;
• normalizes blood circulation;
• restores the protective functions of the body;
• cramps disappear.

For women

Prepared on the basis of burdock root ointments, herbal teas and infusions will not only restore the health of women, but also to preserve the beauty.

Healing means to help:

• return the hair a healthy kind - will give them volume, get rid of dandruff split ends;
• get rid of edema caused by kidney disease;
• ease the condition when fibroids;
  
• remove the cyst, endometriosis, mastopathy;
• reduce inflammation of mucous genitals;
• get rid of the extra kilos;
• remove the associated symptoms of menopause.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

During pregnancy and lactation, burdock root, as well as any drug should be used cautiously and only after consulting your doctor. During childbearing advised not to take money from thistles into a uterine tonic.

If no such problem, it will insist on the basis of burdock and contribute to nurturing the birth of a healthy baby, saturating the body with necessary minerals.

During lactation, can be used decoctions, oils and extracts of burdock root, in order to maintain vitality, with hair loss, when mastitis. At the same time closely monitor whether there is an allergic reaction in a child. In case of rash or redness in the child, therapy should be discontinued immediately.

For children

Burdock root, useful properties which are described above, it is not recommended to give children under 3 years of age. After that, you can use the juice, ointments, infusions and decoctions for the treatment of various diseases only after consulting a pediatrician.

The dosage of drugs on the basis of burdock root depends on the child's age and often it determines the physician. But there is a standard doses specified in the instructions for use medications. They usually focus on measuring spoons in the package.

Dosage root extract:

• children from 3 to 6 years old - ½ small measuring spoon;
• children 6 to 12 years - 1 small measuring spoon;
• 12 years - ½ large measuring spoon.

Dosage decoction and infusion: 80-100 ml 3 times per day. For external use - apply a small amount of the ointment on the damaged surface.

Burdock root for cancer

Treatment of malignant tumors using burdock root is suitable only for concomitant therapy. Infusions help relieve the effects of aggressive medical treatment, strengthen the immune system, stop the growth of tumor cells.

Traditional medicine recommends to use infusions, decoctions, tinctures, lotions, and the juice of burdock root, both in pure form and with the addition of the various components - honey lemon, butter, egg yolk, other medical plants. It is important to observe the dosage. Duration of the disease is caused by the weight.

In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Infusions and decoctions of burdock root, not only eliminate the pain in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, but also take away the cause of the disease. For the treatment of gastric and intestinal take fresh root plants. If constipation and colitis drinking infusions and decoctions. During exacerbation of pancreatitis, hepatitis, cholecystitis best helps fruit juice.

Medicines from thistles heal ulcers, relieve inflammation, lead to normal levels of gastric acidity, clean spasms. The dosage and duration of treatment depends on the form of the disease.

For colds and sore throat

Viral diseases, angina and other diseases burdock throat - an indispensable tool. Ingestion of infusions and decoctions help strengthen the immune system, reduce the temperature. Rinse decoction of burdock roots relieve inflammation, destroys pathogens, will have an analgesic effect.

For the treatment of joints

In various diseases of the joints used not only broths and root powder for oral administration, but also compresses and ointments thereof. Besides compresses and ointments, you can add decoctions and infusions into the water while taking a bath.

Combined therapy will provide a much more powerful and long-lasting results.

decoction treatment should last no longer than 6 weeks, for outdoor applications there are no restrictions. Observing the rules of treatment with compresses and ointments can be a long time to get rid of pain in the joints. The compress should be warm, you need to keep it less than an hour. The ointment applied to the affected areas three times a day.

Burdock root in diabetes

Due to the high content of inulin in the roots plants (45%), burdock successfully used in diabetes. Tools based on it not only lowers blood sugar, but improve the functioning of the pancreas. In addition, burdock reduces associated symptoms of the disease - the constant feeling of hunger and thirst.

Means to apply a burdock diabetes can be as a single agent or in combination with other herbs. The course of treatment - no more than 20 days, accompanied by a constant control of blood sugar. If the effect can be used to re-root a burdock 2 weeks.

To strengthen the immune system

Folk healers recommend the use of burdock root as a means to strengthen and restore the immune system. To do this, use a plant extract 2 times per year rates of 1 month. The frequency of reception - 2-3 times a day. Before taking the extract should be diluted in 100 ml of warm water, you can not make a lot of honey.

For kidney health

Medicines based on burdock help get rid of the formations (cysts) in the kidneys, crushed stones and sand to withdraw. Treatment of kidney folk remedies should be held strictly under medical supervision. It is important to know that this treatment is only suitable if the cyst and small stones.

As antifungal agent

Due to its antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties, the means of burdock root help in the treatment of skin diseases caused by a variety of fungal infections. Treatment should be continued until complete disappearance of the disease for at least 3 weeks.

For stable result is necessary to simultaneously use the means for internal and external application.

In hepatitis C.

burdock root, useful properties which can not be overestimated, is in first place in folk remedies for treatment of hepatitis C. Medicines from thistles normalize liver function, restoring its cells, eliminate the effects of aggressive medical treatment. In addition, they relieve symptoms associated disease - rash and itching.

Take burdock root must be parallel with the drugs as their own, he can not completely get rid of the disease. Treatment takes place in courses for 10 days with breaks of the same duration.

allergy

Burdock is often used to relieve symptoms of allergies of various origins. Infusions purified of harmful substances from blood, skin lotions relieve the itching and rashes. Burdock root is used, either alone or with other herbs. The course of treatment lasts until complete disappearance of symptoms.

Used in cosmetics

Burdock root is quite popular in cosmetology, it is one of the main components of many cosmetics and is suitable for all skin types and hair.

Beneficial properties for the skin:

• It eliminates the itching and flaking;
• relieves swelling;
• removes redness;
• treating acne;
• wrinkles;
• moisturizes the skin;
• tightens pores.

For hair:

• stop loss;
  
• eliminating section;
• protects from dandruff;
• returns shine and smoothness;
• It fights inflammation;
• It protects from harmful environmental effects.

Burdock root for weight loss

Infusions and decoctions of burdock root help not only in the treatment of various diseases, but also for weight loss. Means of burdock reduce appetite, which makes it possible to safely transfer the diet.

In addition, the decoction of the root, taken in the diet period, saturate cells and tissues of all the necessary nutrients. The body gets rid of toxins, improves health, skin and hair get healthy.

decoction

Broth from rhizomes burdock drinking in the treatment of the following diseases - diabetes, gallstones, tumors, kidney stones, skin diseases. In cosmetology - difficulties with the hair and scalp.

Recipe:

1. Boil water bath for 2 tsp minced burdock root in 1 tbsp. water.
2. Infuse 2 hour.
3. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day before meals.

Infusion

Infusions of burdock are most commonly used for external application. Compresses and rinsing help with diseases of the skin, dandruff, hair loss.

Recipe:

1. Pour 1 tbsp. boiling water 1 tbsp powder of the roots.
2. Infuse 1 hr.
3. Strain.
   
4. Course of treatment: 2 weeks.

Tincture

The infusion is used for fatigue, joint diseases, oncology, and any inflammatory conditions, hair loss, with GI diseases, bites of poisonous snakes.

Recipe:

1. Grind root.
2. 1 tbsp. fill materials in a ceramic or glass dish.
3. Add 1 tbsp. vodka.
4. Close and put into a dark place.
5. Infuse 1 month, periodically shaking the container with the infusion.
6. Strain.
7. Take with honey 3 times a day after meals.

Extract

The extract used as main and auxiliary agent for skin diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, rheumatism, for removal of alcohol intoxication. Before applying the tool to be diluted - ½ tsp extract 100 ml of water. Take 30 minutes immediately before meals 3 times a day. The course of treatment no more than 4 weeks.

Juice of burdock root

The juice of burdock root used in gastrointestinal diseases, urinary tract, and liver. To prepare the juice is used only rhizome first year of life.

Cooking method:

1. Soak rhizomes in cold water for 6 hours.
2. Run them through a meat grinder.
3. Squeeze out of the mass of the resulting juice.
4. Store in a cool place.
5. Take 2 tablespoons 30 min. before meals.
6. Course: 1 week, with the same interval.
7. Just need to pass 3 courses of treatment.

Tea

Burdock root is used for making tea. Most often it is drunk for colds and viral, as it has antipyretic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect. fresh and dried roots are used for making tea.

Cooking it should be in a water bath so that it did not lose its beneficial properties. You can not drink tea from a mug with dehydration, as the plant has diuretic properties.

Oil of burdock

Burdock oil is most often used to strengthen hair and get rid of dandruff. It is part of the therapeutic shampoos, masks, conditioners. Also, oil is, in its pure form, it is used when hair loss. In this case, oil rub the scalp one hour before washing no more than twice a week.

Ointment from burdock root

Ointment from burdock root is used for fungal diseases of the skin and nails, wounds, burns, eczema, diseases of the joints. Features of treatment ointment is that it does not rub, but simply applied to the affected area and leave until completely absorbed. The most effective method is to use two treatment simultaneously - ointment topically and infusion of burdock for ingestion.

Used in cooking

Few people know that burdock root in addition to useful qualities has a rich delicious taste. In the East, it has long been used in the preparation of various dishes. Dried root in salads with carrots, seasoned with oil. Frayed in burdock powder is added to the flour when baking bread.

Of roasted root cooked jam, which has a sweet and sour taste.

Small strips sliced ​​and fried in vegetable oil burdock root can be served as a side dish. Crushed in blendre dried root is added to coffee, it will give the drink an unusual taste. Also, it is often used instead of potatoes in soups.

Contraindications

Drugs of burdock root have no contraindications. Only in some cases they should be used with caution or not take at all.

Do not use burdock for treatment, if any:

• idiosyncrasy;
• allergy;
• varicose veins;
• cardiovascular diseases.

Possible risk of harm and side effects

burdock root, useful properties which are described in detail above, can cause quite considerable damage to the body. If misuse of drugs on its basis are not ruled side effects.

It is important to observe the dosage if the drug preparation in the home, and the instructions for use. In addition, there are medications that can not be taken simultaneously with the infusion of this plant.

Possible side effects:

• pain in the gastrointestinal tract;
  
• inflammation of the oral mucosa;
• electrolyte imbalance;
• allergy;
• diarrhea;
• Iron deficiency anemia (in violation of the course of treatment);
• vomiting and nausea.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you need to interrupt the reception of funds, stomach wash, and take advantage of medical care.

Collection and Storage

To derive maximum benefit from the root of this plant, it is necessary to properly prepare and store. Healing properties have only young burdock roots, otherwise they ogrubevayut and lose nutrients.

Harvested roots of burdock have to late autumn, after the leaves are withered, or early spring before flowering. No need to try to dig out the entire root, for the manufacture of medicaments used only massive part.

We dug up the roots should be removed all parts that are above the ground. After it is necessary to clear the ground, dry, cut off the small roots.

Then the large roots are cut into small pieces and together with the young sent to dry in a shaded, well-ventilated place (eg, loft). the oven can be used for drying. Roots decomposed on baking, drying at a temperature of 45 °, stirring periodically. Properly dried roots become brittle and crumble easily.

Keep burdock roots must be in a sealed container in a dark place. Shelf life: 3 years. Useful properties of burdock recognized not only folk but also traditional medicine. Burdock root can help cure many diseases, will return the beauty of skin and hair, removes chronic fatigue, strengthen immunity.

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