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Burdock root: medicinal properties. Video
Burdock large (burdock) is a herbaceous biennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Burdock root is very popular in folk medicine.
Burdock root: medicinal properties
The chemical composition and useful properties of burdock
Burdock root contains the following substances:
- vitamin A
- vitamin B
- vitamin E
- vitamin P
- vitamin C
- minerals
- inulin
- essential oils
- fatty acid
- protein
- tannins
Burdock root has antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, diaphoretic, choleretic properties.
Burdock roots are eaten, to taste they replace the root of parsley, parsnip
Inulin, which is part of the root, is an active participant in metabolism. Thanks to this substance, the body absorbs vitamins better, removes toxins and toxins. Inulin is used to restore the normal functioning of the digestive system, and drugs are made from it that lower blood sugar levels and strengthen the immune system.
Decoctions of burdock roots are used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system: arthrosis, arthritis, rheumatism. With their help, excess salts are removed from the body, they are used as a pain reliever. Also, a decoction of burdock root is used to relieve skin inflammation, normalize the sebaceous glands, treat eczema and psoriasis.
Hot lotions from a decoction of burdock roots relieve itching of the skin with allergic rashes
Found application of burdock root in cosmetology. Burdock oil is prepared from it, which well heals various diseases of the scalp and hair. The root infusion is used to rinse the hair to enhance its growth, give it shine and silkiness.
The healing extract of burdock root is used to relieve hangover syndrome, as well as for intoxication with poisons. This remedy is useful in violation of the digestive tract.
The extract is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of viral and infectious diseases
Harvesting and storage of burdock roots
As a medicine, burdock roots of the first year of life are used (such a plant does not have a peduncle). You need to dig them out in September-October. The roots must be cleaned from the ground, rinsed in water, and the aerial part at the root collar must be cut off. The roots processed in this way are cut into pieces of 5-10 centimeters in size, thick ones are also cut lengthwise.
The prepared roots are dried outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. If the air humidity is high, the roots should be dried in dryers at a temperature of 45-50 ° C. Store dried roots in a dark, dry place. The maximum shelf life is three years.
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