Burdock is the most used plant in folk medicine, cosmetology and even cooking. Phytotherapists especially appreciate burdock - medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of funds on its basis allow you to get rid of diseases of internal organs and systems and cope with skin pathologies is completely safe for health.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of burdock leaves and roots
The main ingredient of effective and natural medicines from burdock is its roots. This part of the plant contains the greatest number of useful ingredients, among which:
- essential oils;
- polysaccharide inulin;
- sitosterol;
- mineral salts;
- mucus;
- bitter and tannic substances;
- fixed oils;
- protein;
- resins;
- ascorbic acid;
- stigmasterin;
- caffeic acid.
The composition of burdock leaves is characterized by a high concentration of vitamin C and flavonoids. Therefore, they are often used as a useful supplement to the diet, for example, in a raw form, cut into salads, or used to treat dermatological diseases.
Healing properties of burdock:
- anti-burn;
- antipyretic;
- diuretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- wound healing;
- immunostimulating;
- diaphoretic;
- laxative (soft);
- antitoxic;
- blood-purifying;
- pain reliever;
- antidiabetic;
- disinfectant;
- antibacterial;
- antiallergic.
When studying the medicinal properties and contraindications of burdock, its effectiveness in cancer was revealed. Funds based on burdock contribute to slowing the growth of tumors, prevent the spread of metastases to neighboring organs and tissues, improve the patient's well-being. The intake of such drugs is safe, not accompanied by negative side effects or complications of the condition.
It is worth noting that among the medicinal properties and contraindications of burdock is not provided for the use of flowers and herbs (stems) of the plant. They do not represent value because of the low concentration of useful biologically active substances in their composition.
Taking medications from burdock is undesirable during pregnancy at any time, with individual hypersensitivity to the phytocoagulum under consideration.
Therapeutic properties of burdock for women and contraindications
A fine floor is appreciated by a burdock for its amazing cosmetic qualities.
Fresh or harvested juice from the leaves of the plant is extremely useful for the skin. It helps quickly to stop even strong inflammatory processes, thoroughly cleans the pores and narrows them, normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands. In addition, the juice helps to increase the elasticity and hydration of the epidermis, due to which little wrinkles are gradually smoothed out.
Another burdock is known for its curative properties for hair and the absence of contraindications when used on the scalp. Means from burdock effectively strengthen the roots of curls, stimulate their growth and stop the loss . Regular care ensures the density, volume and elegant appearance of the strands.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of alcoholic tincture of burdock
The described variant of the drug on the basis of burdock can be used as
In the first case the tincture has a local irritating, analgesic and warming effect, relieving pain in the joints and muscles with arthrosis , rheumatism, arthritis and osteochondrosis.
Internal medication is recommended for the treatment of cystitis, gout, constipation with inflammation of the hemorrhoids or their outward exposure. Also tincture well strengthens the immune system, preventing infection with ARVI.
Contraindications are the same as for other drugs from burdock - pregnancy and intolerance of plant components.