There are a large number of plants living on our sites like weeds. We see only harm and do not always correctly evaluate the benefits that they can bring. This fully applies to burdock. There are many varieties of it. But most often there is a big burdock, or burdock. This is a two year old plant. When burdock grows in favorable conditions, it can be in the growth of a person with spreading leaves, a powerful stem and inflorescence in the form of thorns that appear in the second year. This plant has a powerful root system. Capturing a certain territory, it suppresses other vegetation and remains the sovereign master.
In medicine, the root and leaf of burdock are used. The healing properties of these parts of the plant are undeniable. And all thanks to the fact that burdock contains a number of chemical compounds that will help cope with many ailments. For example, it contains as much ascorbic acid as there is not in any other plant, vegetable or fruit. Therefore, to increase immunity and strengthen the walls of blood vessels, they are often used directly, that is, burdock leaves are added to salads.
The healing properties of burdock in Russia, however, began to be used relatively recently. But the Chinese and Japanese have long been using this product. The roots of burdock contain polysaccharides, a substance such as inulin, which is indispensable for diabetics, is especially valuable. In addition, it has anthocyanin, carotene, sitosterol, tannins. They help to cope with digestive problems, strengthen the heart and blood vessels.
The root and leaf of burdock in folk medicine are used quite widely. They help with joint pain, in the treatment of colds and lung diseases, can help with chronic constipation. If there are problems with the kidneys, and other treatment methods are contraindicated, a burdock leaf will help. The healing properties of this chat plant are also used in cosmetology. Who does not know about burdock oil and how it is beneficial for skin and hair? It is part of many cosmetics, being their active component.
How to use the root and leaf of burdock? Will their medicinal properties be preserved during any treatment? The most useful are the parts of the burdock of the first year of growth. They contain the maximum concentration of biologically active substances. It needs to be harvested in the spring.
Here are some recipes
With diseased joints, the leaves are folded on top of each other, about 8-10 pieces. This sandwich is attached to a sore spot at night. 10 procedures to let you forget about the pain of movement for a long time.
A decoction made from burdock roots, dry bean leaves and blueberry leaves will help control sugar levels. All ingredients are poured with water, put on fire in a water bath. After boiling, hold for another 5 minutes. Take three quarters of a glass at least 5 times a day.
Very often, skin problems signal serious malfunctions in the internal organs. The cause of intoxication can be microorganisms. The root and leaf of burdock, whose medicinal properties help to cleanse the liver and intestines, will help to cope with them. To do this, take the juice of these parts of the plant (you can get it using a juicer) and drink 2 tablespoons 3 times a day.