Often the plain weed is in fact a valuable phytocoenosis, which allows one to get rid of some diseases and strengthen the immune system. These plants include cocklebur - medicinal properties and contra-indications of this herbal folk healers have long been carefully studied, calling it a zobnik because of the beneficial effect on the functions of the thyroid gland.
Medicinal properties of herb cockleberry
The described representative of the flora is also called iodine grass, since all parts (roots, leaves, stems, inflorescences and seeds) are rich in this chemical element. Due to the high concentration of iodine, the cocklebur is useful for various endocrine disorders and diseases of the thyroid gland tissues.
Also the common zobnik contains the following substances:
- sterols;
- fatty and essential oils;
- ascorbic acid;
- saponins;
- alkaloids;
- resins;
- vitamins;
- flavonoids;
- pigments;
- glycosides and other components.
It is worth noting that the chemical composition of this plant has been studied very little, therefore in traditional medicine it is practically not used because of the virulence and complex selection of dosage.
Healing effects of cocklebur:
- pain reliever;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiseptic;
- diaphoretic;
- purifying (for blood);
- antipyretic;
- antineoplastic;
- antispasmodic;
- fungicidal;
- decongestant.
Also, the zobnik produces some effect on parasitic skin lesions, with scabies and demodicosis . The grass will not be able to cope with these pathologies independently, but within the framework of an integrated approach it helps to quickly calm the symptoms of diseases, improve the external state of the epidermis.
Healing properties of cocklebur cocklebur
In fact, this variety of plant almost does not differ from ordinary zobnik, except for the long numerous spines on the stems. The considered type of grass is also rich in iodine, and in all its parts, the chemical composition is completely analogous. Therefore, the medicinal properties and contraindications of the cocklebur cocklebur are identical to those of the common zobnik.
Folk healers presented type of plants are more often used for the manufacture of external drugs. As practice shows, thorny cocklebur is effective for joint pain and rheumatism, inflammation of hemorrhoidal veins, as well as eczema, psoriasis, lichens and urticaria.
Contraindications to ingestion of herb jug
It has already been mentioned that the zombie contains alkaloids - plant toxins. In view of this, traditional medicine generally does not recommend the use of cocklebur to treat, at least, the preparation of oral medication.
Phytotherapists treat the valuable plant more loyal, believing that it is necessary simply to choose the right dosage and strictly adhere to it, as well as not forgetting the contraindications to the use of the herb:
- Ulcer of the mucosa of the duodenum or stomach (period of exacerbation);
- pregnancy;
- individual intolerance to any of the components;
- constipation, especially chronic;
- open deep wounds if external application is expected;
- allergic reactions ;
- children's age up to 4 years.
Given the high content of iodine in all parts of the cocklebur, it is important to visit the endocrinologist in advance and examine the thyroid gland, namely, to check its functioning by passing the appropriate tests. In some cases, for example, with the hyperactivity of the endocrine organ, the use of a zobnik can harm, saturating the body with a trace element, which is already produced in excess.