Thistle is a vivid representative of Asteraceae with pink-purple blooms. Its distinguishing feature is inflorescences surrounded by leaves with spiky tips around the edge. At different times, thistles were attributed magical properties. For example, today in rural areas, many are wary of people growing this plant on the site. According to legend, it settles in those places where evil spirits are.
The thistle, whose beneficial properties and contraindications are described in this article, is designed to fight the devil, from where, in fact, its name comes from. He was hung over the front doors so that evil could not get into the house. The flower of this plant was often torn off and carried with it, trying so to protect itself from damage and the evil eye.
Thistle (its beneficial properties and contraindications are described below) grows on roadsides and meadows. At the moment, there are about 100 species, among which the most common are Termera, curly, prickly, small-headed and drooping. In traditional medicine, the leaves, stems, roots and flowers of this plant are used. Greens are harvested throughout the summer, and in the fall and spring, rhizomes are dug up to get the maximum benefit from the plant.
In this article, we learn what a thistle is. The properties, uses and contraindications, as well as the magical properties of this plant, are also considered below.
Active substances
The thistle contains a large number of active substances: silymarin, bioflavonoids, saponins, essential oil, traces of alkaloids, tannin, oxalic, malic, malonic, glycolic and citric acids.
The thistle has many different beneficial properties and contraindications, which depends on the chemical composition of the plant. It contains natural proteins, vitamin K, other macro- and microelements. In addition, thistle belongs to honey plants. Collecting pollen from flowers, bees process it into honey, bee bread or propolis, which have amazing properties to maintain human immunity.
Thistle: description, medicinal properties, application
The plant is used by traditional healers independently, as well as in collections with various medicinal herbs. This weed strengthens the memory, helps to cope with the neuroses that have arisen, helps with liver diseases, and also improves blood circulation. With the help of the plant, cough can also be cured in children.
The main indications of taking funds from the thistle are diseases of the female genital organs, menstrual irregularities, pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as diseases of the joints and heart. The plant has anticonvulsant and antidepressant activity, a diuretic effect.
In addition, fresh plant juice is widely used for boils and open wounds, while a decoction of its roots is used to treat cancer. Healers use it to treat babies from fear. There is information that it can cure anthrax, as well as improve sexual activity in young people. The plant is struggling with the following ailments:
- colds;
- cystitis;
- urethritis;
- hemorrhoids;
- edema of various origins;
- coughing
- bronchial asthma;
- a cold
- laryngitis.
The plant also has a positive effect on the body with hepatitis, jaundice and toxic liver damage, helps to remove bile.
Using
The plant treats insomnia, for which they use a decoction of their dried flowers. It is simple and easy to prepare, it is enough to brew a tablespoon of raw materials in 200 g of water, boil, and then set aside for an hour. Next, you need to take every day 100 grams up to 4 times a day.
In the treatment of tetanus, rheumatism, gout, diseases of the bladder and kidneys, freshly squeezed juice of the leaves of the plant is used, a teaspoon per day.
The beneficial properties of thistle oil (milk thistle) are used as wound healing and anti-burn agents. They get it from a young plant, which is also used to cleanse the liver.
Use in gynecology
Also, Iām good to use grass to restore the functions of the human endocrine system. Due to vitamin E, which is very rich in milk thistle, all inflammatory processes are perfectly removed - this allows you to create quick healing of wounds and erosion.
The use of herbs in cosmetology
Milk thistle herb, enriched with a whole complex of vitamins and minerals, has found application as an effective cosmetology product. Plant oil, acting favorably on the skin, can cause the following actions:
- helps wound healing;
- relieves inflammation;
- rejuvenates and regenerates tissues;
- smoothes wrinkles;
- moisturizes the skin;
- improves skin color;
- accelerates microcirculation;
- increases the protective functions of the skin (for example, with frostbite, the negative effects of the sun's rays, weathering).
In addition, the medicinal properties of the thistle help in the treatment of:
- an allergic reaction of the skin;
- acne;
- burns;
- dermatitis;
- vitiligo;
- eczema
- psoriasis.
Frequent use of milk thistle oil improves the general condition of the skin, thereby prolonging beauty, youth and health.
Application in urology
It should be noted that the thistle, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which we consider in this article, are also used in the form of tea. It contains vitamin K, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the urinary system. Tea has antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. The effect of using this tea is as follows:
- eliminates the inflammatory process;
- removes stones from the kidneys;
- protects against the negative effects of toxins;
- normalizes kidney function.
With pyelonephritis and inflammation of the bladder, it is used as an effective disinfectant.
Contraindications
The thistle has therapeutic properties and contraindications. We have already talked about the cases in which it is used. Now let's find out which plant has contraindications.
Before using funds based on it, you must consult a doctor. Individual intolerance to some constituent elements of a thistle may appear. When used in small doses, the plant is able to exert an exciting effect on the central nervous system, and inhibitory in large doses. In the presence of diseases, including appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis or hepatic colic, it is necessary to take preparations based on the plant with caution.
You in the modern world are unlikely to meet a bunch of this magic plant above the threshold in your house or apartment, but you still use old signs in the villages. This is probably why their lives are much more peaceful and calm.