Root and burdock leaf: medicinal properties and application

There is a large number of plants living on our plots as weeds. We see only harm and do not always correctly assess the benefits that they can bring. This is fully relevant to the mug. There are many of its varieties. But most often there is a large 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 stalk and an inflorescence in the form of spines appearing in the second year. This plant has a powerful root system. Capturing a certain territory, he suppresses other vegetation and remains the sole master.

In medicine, the root and the burdock leaf are used. The healing properties of these parts of the plant are undeniable. And all thanks to the fact that the burdock contains a number of chemical compounds that will help cope with many ailments. For example, it has as much ascorbic acid as there is in no other plant, vegetable or fruit. Therefore, to increase the immunity and strengthen the walls of the vessels, often used directly, that is, added to salads, burdock leaves.

The medicinal properties of burdock in Russia, however, began to be used relatively recently. But the Chinese and the Japanese have long been using this product. Roots of burdock contain polysaccharides, especially a substance such as inulin, which is indispensable for diabetics. In addition, it has anthocyanin, carotene, sitosterol, tannins. They help to cope with digestive problems, strengthen the heart and blood vessels.

Root and a leaf of a burdock in national medicine apply widely enough. They help with joint pain, in the treatment of colds and lung diseases, can help with chronic constipation. In case there are problems with the kidneys, and other methods of treatment are contraindicated, a burdock leaf will help. The healing properties of this chati plants are also used in cosmetology. Who does not know about burdock oil and how it is good for the skin and hair? It is part of many cosmetic products, being their active component.

How to properly use the root and a sheet of mug? Are their healing properties preserved in any treatment? The most useful are parts of the burdock of the first year of growth. They contain the maximum concentration of biologically active substances. It should be harvested in the spring.

Here are a few recipes

In patients with joints, the leaves are folded on each other by the back side, approximately 8-10 pieces. This sandwich is tied to a sore spot for the night. 10 procedures allow you to forget about pain for a long time when driving.

Control the level of sugar will help the decoction made from the roots of thistles, dry bean leaves and blueberry leaves. All ingredients are filled with water, put on fire in a water bath. After boiling, you need to hold for 5 more minutes. Take three quarters of a glass at least 5 times a day.

Very often, problems with the skin signal serious problems in the internal organs. The cause of intoxication may become microorganisms. Coping with them will help the root and a sheet of burdock, the medicinal properties of which contribute to the purification of the liver and intestines. To do this, take the juice of these parts of the plant (you can get it with a juicer) and drink 2 tablespoons 3 times a day.