Burdock medicinal properties and rules of application. The use of burdock juice in folk medicine. Burdock leaf ointment with butter

Burdock is a biennial plant representing the Asteraceae (Asteraceae) family. Popular names for burdock - burdock, burdock (burdock), bullock, dog lover, zadderka... Latin name of the genus - Arctium- goes back to borrowing from the Greek language and translates as “ bear».

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Modern botany has identified 19 types of burdock, of which the most common:

1 Burdock- the growing area is very extensive, includes Europe, Asia, the African continent, the Far East, India. The species is also known as burdock. A source of medicinal raw materials, a melliferous plant used in cooking, in industrial production.
2 Small burdock- grows in Europe and those regions of Western Asia, which are characterized by a temperate climate.
3 Felt burdock (cobweb)- found in Europe, Siberia, Central Asian region, China. Treats edible plants. The oil extracted from the roots is used in cosmetology. Forms hybrids without difficulty if it grows in close proximity to other species.

Burdock large - two years old herbaceous plant, with a height of 60 cm to 1 m and above. The root of the plant is elongated, fleshy, fusiform, up to 0.5 m long. Stems are erect, furrowed, heavily pubescent - woolly-webbed, branched in the upper part. The foliage is alternate, the basal leaves are very large, the upper leaves are much smaller, ovoid or heart-ovate, green above, gray-tomentose below. Lilac-purple flowers are collected in globular baskets. Burdock blooms from July to September. Achenes ripen in September-October.

Burdock is a widespread weed plant. It grows on wastelands, along roads, in vegetable gardens, over river banks, in fields, near residential settlements, in weedy places, in places with high humidity (in river floodplains, along the bottoms of beams), near hedges. Sometimes it forms small thickets, more often it grows in small groups or single specimens.

Growing conditions

Burdock reproduces productively by seed. Seeds are sown in autumn or spring; areas with soils unsuitable for cultivating other plants are suitable for sowing. The plant is completely unpretentious and does not require maintenance.

In the first year, only basal leaves are formed in burdock, and in the second year, the plant forms stems, the flowering period begins and with the completion of ripening of the fruits, the burdock dies off.

The roots of plants of the first year of cultivation are harvested in the autumn, and of the second year - in the spring. The dug roots are freed from the soil, cut off the aerial part and thin roots. The separated thick roots are thoroughly washed in cold water and cleaned with a knife from the bark. Burdock root is dried in the open air, under awnings, spread out in a thin layer on burlap or paper.

Leaves are harvested in July-August and dried in shaded areas, in a draft. The seeds are harvested as they ripen. The shelf life of raw materials from roots is 5 years, leaves - a year, seeds - up to 3 years.

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Burdock roots are food for hop dwarf larvae. Moths and butterflies also feed on burdock.

Useful properties of burdock

Chemical composition and presence of nutrients:

Basic substances (mg / 100 g):	Raw root:	Boiled root without salt:
Water	80,09	75,64
Squirrels	1,53	2,09
Fats	0,15	0,14
Carbohydrates	17,34	21,15
Alimentary fiber	3,3	1,8
Calories (Kcal)	72	88
Minerals
Potassium	308	360
Phosphorus	51	93
Calcium	41	49
Magnesium	38	39
Sodium	5	4
Iron	0,8	0,77
Zinc	0,33	0,38
Vitamins
Vitamin C	3	2,6
Vitamin E	0,38	0,46
Vitamin B3	0,3	0,32
Vitamin B6	0,24	0,279
Vitamin B2	0,03	0,058
Vitamin B1	0,01	0,039
Vitamin B9	23 μg	20 mcg
Vitamin K	1.6 mcg	2 μg

What exactly is used and in what form

WITH therapeutic purpose use the roots, leaves and seeds of burdock. Decoctions and infusions are prepared on the basis of the roots. Use the root fresh and in the form liquid extract... V medicinal recipes powder from burdock root is used. Infused with olive or almond oil, the root of the plant is used as the famous "burdock oil". The root is a part of ointments and tinctures, medicinal tea. Burdock leaves are used in compresses, lotions, for preparing a decoction. Fresh burdock juice is used for various skin diseases. Fresh burdock root is used in homeopathy.

The healing properties of large burdock

Burdock root contains 0.17% bardan oil, 45% inulin, 12.5% proteins, antibacterial substances (polyacetylene components), potassium nitrate, sterols (sitosterol, stigmasterol), acids (palmitic and stearic), tannins. Burdock seeds contain arctin glycoside, leaves contain tannins, mucus and essential oils.

In herbal formulations, burdock is prescribed for chronic rheumatism, skin diseases (eczema, pruritus, hair loss as a result of seborrhea).

Burdock root preparations have diuretic, choleretic, diaphoretic and disinfectant properties; stimulate the formation of proteolytic enzymes and accelerate the insulin-forming function of the pancreas; promote the growth of glycogen in the liver, have a beneficial effect on metabolism. A decoction of burdock root inside is prescribed for diseases metabolism(gout, articular rheumatism, renal and gallstones, diabetes); at skin diseases(skin rashes and suppuration against the background of scrofula, boils, acne); with gastritis and gastric ulcer, with chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, edema, rickets and delayed menstruation. Burdock root powder is taken orally for gout. Burdock is a part of diaphoretic tea. Infusion of burdock leaves drink in violation of the functional activity of the stomach and with fever, and an infusion of burdock fruit - with constipation. Young leaves have antibacterial properties. Traditional medicine uses juice from leaves and flowers, as well as an aqueous infusion of flowers to treat wounds and skin cancer.

The use of burdock in official medicine

Among pharmacy products based on the plant: burdock oil, dried burdock root for cooking healing fees, burdock root extract.

The use of burdock in folk medicine

As a diuretic, diaphoretic, choleretic and to enhance metabolism and remove toxins from the body, a decoction is useful: pour half a tablespoon of crushed burdock root with 200 ml of water. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes, let it brew for two hours. Take 100 ml in small sips 2-3 times a day.
With diabetes mellitus, a tablespoon of a mixture of crushed burdock roots, bean husks, blueberry leaves and walnut(in equal parts) insist in 250 ml of water, boil for 5 minutes, and take after meals during the day, drinking from 5 to 6 glasses a day.
For gout, gastric ulcer, metabolic disorders, itching of the body, a tablespoon of a mixture of burdock root, wheatgrass rhizomes, herb grass, veronica herb and tricolor violet pour a glass of water, simmer for a quarter of an hour, take up to 3 glasses a day (the first fasting intake).
With eczema, rheumatism, a decoction is taken internally, which is prepared from a mixture of burdock root and elecampane high (in equal proportions), while using ointment, medicinal baths and warming compresses on the affected areas of the body.
At chronic constipation use an infusion of burdock seeds: pour 20 g of seeds with 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 60 minutes, take 1-2 tablespoons up to 4 times a day.
With dermatoses, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, urticaria, seborrhea, acne vulgaris recommend a decoction: 2 tablespoons of crushed root in 500 ml of water. Take half a glass four times a day, before meals.
In folk medicine, a decoction of small burdock leaves is drunk as tea for malignant tumors, liver diseases, abscesses, wounds, and warts.
For allergies, mix a tablespoon of rose hips, crushed dandelion roots and burdock roots. Pour a tablespoon of this collection with a glass of boiling water and heat in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Let the broth cool and strain. Drink 0.3 cups three times a day.
For asthma, prepare a mixture of 4 tablespoons of burdock leaves, 4 tablespoons of aspen leaves and a teaspoon of fir needles. Pour 200 ml of cooled boiling water over the collection, add half a teaspoon of baking soda and keep the infusion for 6 days in a dark, cool place. After that, strain the infusion and drink a tablespoon once a day.
For rheumatism, a recipe is recommended: mix half a glass of burdock juice and lime honey. Insist for a week in a cool, dark place. Drink a teaspoon three times a day before meals.

For radiculitis, put 6-9 fresh burdock leaves on a clean cloth, press on top with dishes with very hot water... Keep the leaves under a hot press for about 5 minutes. When brown juice begins to stand out from the burdock, the leaves must be applied to the affected area of the body. Cover the compress tightly with paper and woolen cloth, and leave for 2-3 hours.
In case of hair loss, the following procedure is useful: pour 2 tablespoons of burdock roots with 200 ml of boiling water and heat in a water bath for about 10 minutes. Then cool the broth and strain. Add 100 ml of onion juice and 3 tablespoons of vodka. Rub this mixture into the hair roots several times a week for an hour or two before washing with shampoo.
For rheumatism, arthritis, ulcers, lichen, eczema, add a decoction of a mixture of burdock roots, heather grass, nettle roots, marsh rosemary herb, tartar grass and lingonberry leaves to the bathroom.
In case of hair loss and dandruff, wash your hair twice a week with a decoction of burdock root and calendula flowers in a ratio of 2: 1 (a handful of collection per liter of water). Or use a decoction: per liter of water, a mixture of burdock roots, heather herb and nettle (2 tablespoons each) and one tablespoon of hop cones.
Burdock ointment for the treatment of skin diseases, seborrhea: a collection of fresh burdock root, oak bark, walnut leaves and calendula flowers (2: 1: 1: 1) is combined with a glass of sunflower, almond or olive oil, cook for a quarter of an hour over low heat, cover and leave in a warm place overnight. In the morning strain the oil broth. The resulting ointment is applied to the affected areas. Such an ointment is used to treat burns, old rheumatism.
With erysipelas, young burdock leaves are smeared with sour cream and applied to the affected areas.
For dandruff, place burdock roots in a saucepan, add water and simmer. Cook until roots are very soft. Then strain and cool the broth. Lubricate hair roots with this decoction every day
Burdock root tincture is prepared with strong vodka (in proportions of 1:10). Tincture of the root on vodka is used to lubricate areas of the body affected by circular or nested baldness, red acne (inflammation of the sebaceous glands).
Crushed (pounded) fresh burdock leaves are applied to wounds, solid tumors, gouty nodes.

Burdock ointment (root-based): Insist 40 g fresh chopped roots for a day in half a glass vegetable oil, then boil for a quarter of an hour. The ointment heals well burns, ulcers, wounds.

Burdock oil recipe: Rinse 75 g of fresh burdock leaves, chop and pour a glass of vegetable oil, let it brew for a day, then boil for a quarter of an hour and strain. Rub into scalp 60 minutes before washing. This procedure strengthens the hair.

The use of burdock in oriental medicine

Ancient Chinese medicine used burdock seeds (“ niupangji") In the treatment of fever, colds and cough, arthritis, anorexia, and various gastrointestinal disorders. In China, they also consumed burdock seeds and all fresh parts of the plant as a diuretic for the accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Burdock in scientific research

In the herbalist (1653) of the Briton N. Culpeper about burdock it is said: “Burdock leaves treat ulcers and inflammations on the skin. The composition of a small amount of burdock root and seeds (nuts) of pine helps with hemoptysis and purulent process in the bronchi and lungs. Pain in damaged tendons can be relieved by applying burdock leaves. Burdock leaf juice mixed with wine is used for snake bites. Burdock root, crushed and mixed with a small amount of salt, is used externally for bites mad dogs... Burdock juice combined with honey acts as a diuretic and relieves pain in the bladder. An infusion of wine from burdock seeds is useful for sciatica. Burns are treated with lotions of crushed burdock leaves and egg white. "

Numerous recipes based on burdock were collected and actively used by the famous Soviet herbalist from Irkutsk Elena Vasilievna Lohe, who made a huge contribution to the system of research on the medicinal properties of the plant.

Pharmacological properties burdock was investigated by J.S. Chan, L.N. Cheng, J.H. Wu et al.

The work of I. J. Karomatov, R. A. Nurmukhamedova, M. N. Badriddinova is devoted to the prospects of herbal remedies based on burdock.

The purpose of the scientific research Fedoseeva L.M., Knaub N.N. and Seligeeva T.G. is the histochemical analysis of the leaves and roots of burdock.

The therapeutic effect of an oil extract from burdock root is analyzed in the work of A. G. Bekkuzhin and A. K. Berdgaleeva.

Scientists predict an important role for burdock drugs in the future in the treatment of cancer. For example, the antitumor effect of biologically active substances contained in burdock roots is described in the dissertation of R.S. Boev.

Burdock in cooking

Salads from young burdock leaves are included in the therapeutic and prophylactic diet. Young burdock root, baked or fried, is used as a substitute for potatoes. The dried root, cut into small pieces and roasted in the oven, is also a great coffee surrogate. A thick, jelly-like jam of a beautiful yellow-green hue is cooked from the roots of burdock.

Burdock salad

Put young burdock leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then dry on a towel or napkin, chop finely, add chopped green onions, salt, grated horseradish and season with cream. For 150 g of burdock leaves, take 50 g of green onions, 30 g of horseradish, 20 g of cream and salt to taste.

Burdock soup

Ingredients: 100 g of burdock root, a quarter of an onion, 2 slices of bacon, a bunch of fresh parsley, two tablespoons of vegetable oil, 0.5 liters of water, 1 cube of bouillon, salt, pepper to taste.

Wash and peel the burdock roots, cut into strips and soak in water. Finely chop the onion, chop the bacon, chop the parsley. Heat oil in a frying pan, fry bacon and onions, add chopped burdock root, simmer everything over low heat. Top up with water, throw in bouillon cube, cook the soup until the burdock root softens. Salt and pepper. Serve with chopped herbs.

Burdock sandwiches

To prepare a snack, you will need: 2 sheets of burdock, a tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese, carrots, an onion, 5 dandelion flower buds, 2 tablespoons of kefir, a little grated cheese.

Rinse young burdock leaves, cut into neat, even squares or triangles. Prepare the filling: mix cottage cheese with chopped raw carrots, onions, add grated cheese, kefir, mix.

Put the sandwich mass on the burdock leaves, decorate with a dandelion flower.

Burdock and Dandelion Beer

The original recipe for the drink, which has become traditional and popular, was invented in Britain back in the Middle Ages.

To prepare such beer (Dandelion and Burdock beer) you will need: 150 g of burdock root, 50 g of dandelion roots, 0.5 kg of sugar, 2 tablespoons of molasses, juice of one lemon, brewer's yeast (one sachet), 4.5 liters of water. Rinse and peel the burdock and dandelion roots, cut them into thin slices and boil in half the water required for the recipe for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, add the remaining amount of water (cold), sugar, molasses and lemon juice, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Strain into a fermentation dish, cover with a lid. When the liquid has cooled to room temperature, add brewer's yeast and let stand for a week. Then pour into a special bottle and stand for another week. After that, the drink is ready. Store herbal beer in the refrigerator.

Burdock root chips

To prepare such chips, you will need: several large burdock roots, olive oil, sea salt... Wash roots, peel and cut into thin strips. Sprinkle the roots with a little olive oil and season with salt to taste. Preheat oven to 220 0. Place the strips on a roasting pan lined with baking paper. Bake the chips for about 10 minutes until light brown, then turn over and bake the other side of the strips. Add salt if necessary.

Carrot cookies with honey infused with burdock root

For the test you will need: a cup wheat flour, a teaspoon of baking powder, a quarter teaspoon of salt, 100 g of butter, one yolk, half a cup of honey infused with burdock root, ¾ cup of grated carrots (take two medium root vegetables), half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of light raisins, 3 \ 4 cups of shelled walnuts.

For the cream: 120 g cream cheese, 100 g butter, 1.5 cups of powdered sugar.

For the preparation of honey infused with burdock root: a tablespoon of dried burdock root, ground into powder, 160 g of honey. Prepare honey in advance by mixing it with burdock root powder. Let the honey brew for 5-10 days. Keep honey in a warm and not dark place, stirring occasionally.

For the dough, sift flour, mix with baking powder, salt. Beat butter, gradually adding egg yolk, prepared honey and grated carrots. Combine flour with butter and egg mixture, oatmeal, nuts and raisins. Preheat the oven to 180 0 and spoon the dough in portions onto a roasting pan covered with baking paper to form a round flat gingerbread. Bake cookies 15 minutes until golden brown, checking doneness. When the cookies are completely cool, decorate with cream (beat cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar, adding a drop of vanilla extract). For the cream to solidify, leave the cookies in the refrigerator for a while.

The use of burdock in cosmetology

Hair burdock

To strengthen the hair roots, a decoction is used: 2 tablespoons of burdock roots are poured in 200 ml of boiling water, then heated in a water bath for about a quarter of an hour. Strain the cooled broth and rub into the scalp and hair roots after shampooing.

Hair rinse with burdock: pour a liter of boiling water over a mixture of calamus rhizomes, burdock roots, medicinal marigold flowers and ordinary hop cones (each herb a tablespoon). Heat in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Let the broth brew and cool. Strain and rinse hair after shampooing.

The following recipe is also useful for hair: mix a tablespoon of burdock roots, plantain leaves, mint herbs, St. John's wort and stinging nettle. Take 3 spoons of this collection, pour in a liter hot water, warm in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Cool the broth, strain and use as a hair rinse.

Strengthens and makes more healthy hair the use of such a decoction: mix the crushed roots of burdock and calamus rhizomes in equal parts. 6 tablespoons of this collection are poured with a liter of water and boiled for a quarter of an hour. Then insist in a warm place. Rub the broth into the scalp up to 3 times a week.

Firming burdock hair mask: mix one part brandy, 4 parts strained onion juice and 6 parts burdock root decoction. Grind the whole mass thoroughly. Rub into scalp, then wrap with a towel to warm. After 2 hours, wash off the mask.

Burdock for skin

At oily skin recommend an infusion of a tablespoon of fresh chopped burdock roots and 200 ml of boiling water. Leave the infusion for half an hour, then strain. Moisten a clean cloth or gauze in the infusion and apply on cleansed skin for 10 minutes.

With acne, a decoction helps: prepare a mixture of burdock roots and St. John's wort herb (a tablespoon each). Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the collection and heat in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Cool the broth, strain, and wipe it on the skin affected by acne.

Other uses

To get rid of mice, use burdock burdocks. They are scattered around the alleged mouse burrows. The burdock clings to the skin of the rodent, causes itching, irritation and pushes away from the habitat.

Burdock oil has found application in industry: in soap making, in the manufacture of drying oil and wrapping paper, in the operation of gyroscopic devices.

In the fight against pests of agricultural crops (caterpillars of cabbage whites, scoops, moths) use an infusion: pour half a bucket of chopped burdock leaves to the top with water. Insist for at least 3 days. Then strain and spray garden and horticultural crops.

For skin diseases in pets and cattle, a decoction is used (one part of burdock roots per 10 parts of water), which is used to wash the animals.

Until the beginning of the 19th century, burdock was not listed among the representatives of the flora of Western Europe. Burdock seeds were introduced into the Western European region by the Russian cavalry after the fall of the Napoleonic army.
In Japan, burdock is cultivated as a common vegetable and is grown in large quantities in vegetable gardens. In this country it is known under the name "gobo".
Burdock symbolism is associated with amazing property plants take root in any soil and grow in any conditions: it symbolizes vitality, endurance, perseverance and resistance to circumstances. In the folk oral tradition, there are apt proverbs and sayings in which the flowers of burdock have a stable meaning of persistence, annoyance, importunity: "clung like a burdock", "glad like a burdock", etc.

The famous velcro fastener was invented in the middle of the 20th century by the Swiss J. de Mestral, thanks to the seeds of burdock. Engineer Mestral considered the weed that adhered to his dog's fur after a walk and the principle of the structure of tenacious burdock "stickies" pushed him to the invention.
In the history of painting, the plant is depicted on the canvas by I. Shishkin "Burdocks". And in literature, one of the most famous works, where burdock thickets are the real hero of the story, is the tale of GK Andersen "The Happy Family". In it, the writer said the following about the burdock: “The most big leaf in our land, of course, a leaf of burdock. Put it on your tummy - here's an apron for you, put it on your head in the rain - an umbrella! "
Astrology offers the following recommendations for the procurement of burdock medicinal raw materials: leaves are plucked in the first phase of the moon, when the sun is in the first decade of Libra (September 22 - October 1), from sunrise to noon. Roots are dug in the third phase of the moon during sunset. Burdock is associated with the energy of Jupiter and Saturn.

All about the properties of burdock. Recipe for burdock balsam on cognac with honey.

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The extremely rich chemical composition of the leaves and roots of burdock makes it widely used in folk medicine.

In the spring of May and early summer - June, it is useful to prepare and drink juice from burdock leaves. The juice of burdock leaves is drunk for gastrointestinal ailments, and juice from the roots - for diseases of the liver and kidneys.

Burdock juice has practically no contraindications, therefore it is used for many diseases. They drink burdock leaf juice even with tuberculosis, stomach ulcers and duodenum.

Burdock, burdock (Arctium), a genus of plants of the Asteraceae family. Biennial large grasses with large leaves.

By the way, in some countries (in Japan, Belgium, France, China, USA) burdock is referred to as vegetable crops: its petioles, leaves and roots are eaten, therefore they are even cultivated in personal plots.

Young leaves are used to make salads and soups, and the roots of the first year are eaten raw, boiled, baked, fried, put in soup instead of potatoes.

Burdock is one of the most popular plants used in folk medicine. Burdock roots are used, less often its leaves and fruits. Burdock roots are harvested in late autumn.

In May-June, is the time to use and harvest burdock leaves, because this wonderful plant is very useful.

Benefits of burdock leaves

Young burdock leaves contain 6 times more vitamin C than lemon, and are also a source of essential oil, tannins, malic, citric, caffeic acid.
The juice made from burdock leaves has antiseptic, diaphoretic and diuretic properties, accelerates wound healing, improves metabolism, blood composition, has an anti-cancer effect, and removes toxins from the body.

The benefits of burdock are invaluable in the treatment of biliary and urolithiasis, disorders of the pancreas, liver and neoplasms. As a topical preparation, infusions and decoctions of burdock are used for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and tonsils.

Burdock juice treatment

The juice extracted from fresh leaves has an antitumor effect and prevents the deposition of salts, helps in the fight against various diseases.

The washed and slightly dried leaves are passed through a meat grinder or blender. The mass is wrung out through cheesecloth. The resulting juice can be drunk in its pure form - it is convenient in summer. For the winter, the juice is "canned" by preparing the so-called burdock infusion. To do this, mix: rubbing alcohol- 100 ml, lime honey - 500 ml, freshly squeezed juice - 500 ml. The tincture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two years.

Burdock juice helps with ovarian and kidney cysts, the remedy is drunk before meals for a month according to the following scheme:
the first two days - 2 times 1 tsp;
the third and fourth day - 3 times, 1 tsp;
the next days - 3 times 1 tbsp. l.
Then you should do an ultrasound scan and, if necessary, repeat the course.

Burdock juice is also used for liver diseases. You need to drink juice before eating only 1 tbsp. l. The course of treatment is about 1 liter of juice per season with weekly breaks between doses. In addition, it is recommended to drink this juice and with urolithiasis - 0.5 tsp. three times per day. The course of treatment is 30 days.

Noteworthy is the use of this juice in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastritis, pancreatitis, duodenal ulcer. Protecting the mucous membrane from irritation, burdock juice helps to normalize the function of the stomach, heal ulcer wounds. With a course of treatment of one and a half months, the usual recommended intake is 0.5 tbsp. l. three times a day.

The healing effect of burdock juice is used in gynecology for uterine fibroids, ovarian and breast cysts.

However, the most striking property of burdock leaf and root juice is its effect on the body in cancer. As recent studies have shown, it has a noticeable cytostatic effect, due to which it is able to delay the development of malignant formations in the body. A crystalline substance was found in the concentrated juice, which not only prevents the development of new cancers, but even programs them to die.

Burdock juice is actively used to treat external skin lesions- purulent wounds, burns, urticaria, eczema or insect bites. A cotton swab is soaked in juice and applied to the affected area. They are also used to remove the wart. Traditional medicine recommends using burdock juice even for snake bites. Just chew on a burdock leaf and apply the resulting gruel to the bite.
Massaging burdock juice into the scalp will help reduce hair loss and prevent early graying. By doing this regularly, you can also get rid of dandruff.
It is very useful to drink burdock juice in the spring, in May. You can cook it yourself, for which you should skip the leaves through a meat grinder, then squeeze out the juice. Drink before meals, 1 tbsp is enough. l. You can take a week, then a week break and again a weekly course. For those who do not suffer from any pathologies, it would be very prudent to drink burdock juice for preventive purposes.

Burdock (Arctium lappa) is also known by the names of Burdock, Dedovnik, Lopeshnik, Relyak, Repnik, Ashlar and Burdock. Burdock is a biennial herb that possesses large, broadly ovate leaves, the color of which is green above and grayish-tomentose below. Burdock root is branched and thick, fusiform. It grows about 15 meters deep. The stem of the plant is quite powerful, and it is fully formed only in the second year of its life. The burdock grows upward about 2-3 meters, the leaves are quite large, and in the first year of their life they are basal, have oval or triangular shape, lowered, 50 cm in diameter. Burdock flowers are very small in size, lilac-purple, collected in "baskets". The fruits of this weed are in the form of small seeds, which fully ripen only at the end of summer.

Today there are about 11 species of burdock, whose habitat is in the temperate zone of Asia and Europe, as well as the British Isles and Japan. Burdock also grows in North and South America where he prefers mostly fertile soil. Distribution in Europe and in Russia received during the Great Patriotic War when in 1812 Russian soldiers brought burdock seeds with them. In Russia, this plant can be easily found on heavy soil, forms continuous thickets on the banks of the river and other bodies of water, grows on the side of the road, in ravines and even in garbage dumps. It is also widely distributed in vegetable gardens in the form of a weed, in gardens, in wastelands and in glades.

Harvesting and storage of burdock

Burdock raw materials can be easily found on the shelf with herbs in pharmacies, but you can also prepare raw materials at home without any extra effort. Basically, it is burdock root that has medicinal properties. It is harvested mainly in the period from September to October in the second year of life. To get the root neatly, you need to dig up the whole plant with a shovel, shake it off the ground, cut off the thin roots and the aerial part of the burdock with a knife, rinse in cold water and remove the bark. After that, the root must be spread in a thin layer on a cloth or on a newspaper to dry under a canopy in a dry place (you can in the attic).

Basically, after drying, the root should be packed in a cloth bag and stored in a dark, dry, cool place. Dried burdock root has a slightly peculiar faint odor, a sweetish taste, with a slightly perceptible sliminess. Burdock root contains bitter and tannins, essential oil (0.17%), protein (up to 12%), and inulin (up to 40%). Decoctions from the root are used mainly as a diuretic and diaphoretic. It is also very useful to drink burdock root for rheumatism and gout. Infusion and roots for hair extensions are also very popular. It is usually used on butter or almond oil.

Also, suitable for drying and burdock greens. You need to collect it from early spring to late autumn. It can not only be dried and stored for decoctions, but also frozen or salted, I can pickle weed stalks.

Household use

Burdock leaves and stems are very common in salad dressings. Many people also like to eat burdock roots raw, fried or pickled, and even add it to soup! If the root is thoroughly dried, it can be made into flour, for mixing with wheat and baking delicious bread.

Not many people know that burdock itself and its bloom is a highly productive honey plant, which bees simply adore and cannot fly by. Burdock honey has a dark hue, viscous, has a delicate aroma and a very pleasant taste, which can be compared in the content of its nutrients only with linden honey. For a short period of its life, burdock can accumulate in itself a lot of various substances useful for our body, especially potassium salts. It is precisely because of the overabundance of potassium salts that earlier potash (potassium carbonate) could be obtained from a dry stem by burning, which is often used for soap making, in the manufacture of crystal, and even as a fertilizer for acidic soils.

Even burdock seeds have found their way into our lives. Since they are rich in fatty oil, but because of their sharp bitterness are not popular in food, they are actively used in perfumery for the manufacture of drying oil. She also loves them Domestic bird as feed.

Composition and medicinal properties of burdock

Their medicinal properties Burdock has been proven in practice thanks to numerous studies and rich experience of traditional healers. This plant can be safely called medicinal, as its use has become widespread due to its diaphoretic, diuretic and mild analgesic properties.
In addition to all this, burdock can also relieve you of allergies, itching, and even significantly improve the condition of your skin without any problems.
It has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect, as well as a mild laxative effect, which is very helpful in gastrointestinal disorders, antidiabetic effect, and is widely used in the elimination of kidney stones and the elimination of salts in the joints.
In dermatology, it is also very often attributed, since the effect is not only quick, but also long lasting.
Most often, in medical practice, it is the fresh or dried root of the burdock itself that is used, and much less often its flowering and leaves. Decoctions from burdock root are used for severe stomach upsets, intestinal diseases, gout, metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus, edema, rheumatism, gallstone disease, gastritis, exudative diathesis, gastric and duodenal ulcers and skin diseases.
In addition to decoctions, it is also used Burr oil for diseases such as severe burns, bedsores, wounds, trophic ulcers and frostbite.
An infusion of burdock leaves is used for urolithiasis, stomach and duodenal ulcers.
Fresh juice from burdock leaves is used in the treatment of bruises, severe wounds, burns, ulcers, hematomas, boils and bedsores.
A decoction from the inflorescence of burdock and its fresh leaves is used for baths and compresses for diseases of the joints and spine.

The use of burdock in traditional medicine

Decoction of burdock roots for urolithiasis and diseases of housing and communal services

If you suffer from gastritis, urolithiasis or colitis, then it is recommended to prepare a decoction according to following recipe: 10 g of chopped burdock root pour 300 ml of boiling water into a jar, then soak the infusion in a water bath for about 30 minutes, cool and drain thoroughly. You need to take the broth one glass three times a day.

For the treatment of gout, rheumatism, hemorrhoids and exudative diathesis, use the following decoction

Take 100 grams of chopped burdock root, and pour it in a liter jar with boiling water 0.5 liters. Let the broth sit for about 40 minutes, then strain it through a gauze cloth and add a little honey to your liking. You need to drink such a decoction, 3 tablespoons 4 times a day.

Infusion of the plant for baldness, frostbite or for the treatment of burns and damage to the skin

To cure a burn or frostbite (which often happens in everyday life), or to cure baldness, an ointment prepared at home from burdock root is excellent. To do this, you need to take 25 leaves and burdock root (after crushing them), pour boiling water over everything in a small amount and leave to infuse for half an hour. After that, add a little butter (about 100 g) to the substance and rub the mixture over the problem area of the skin.

Burdock oil for skin diseases and hair restoration

To cope with skin disease, as well as promote active hair growth, you need to take 75 grams young root weed, and pour 200 ml of it sunflower oil... You need to insist this mixture for at least one day, but no more than three. After insisting, the mixture is boiled over low heat for about 15 minutes, then removed from the stove, filtered hot and cooled. When everything is done, massage into problem areas of the skin.

Fresh burdock juice for the treatment of wounds, bedsores, burns

Juicing green burdock leaves is also a good option for treating burns, bedsores, and wounds. To prepare the juice, you need to take young shoots of grass, and squeeze the juice out of them. Next, mix it with finely chopped burdock leaves, and apply it all with a compress to the sore spot.

Decoction of burdock leaves and flowers for lotions for joint and bone pain

to cure joint disease and osteochondrosis, you need to take 40 grams of a mixture of the leaves and inflorescences of burdock, pour the whole mixture with 0.5 liters of boiling water and boil over low heat for about 5 minutes. Then cool everything and strain thoroughly. You can use it in the form of lotions or a compress.

Contraindications

Burdock is a fairly peaceful plant that is very widely used in medicine and in everyday life. That is why it does not have any strict contraindications, but it is not recommended to use it in any form during pregnancy, breastfeeding and with individual intolerance to the weed itself.

The substances contained in burdock can cause bleeding in patients with low blood clotting, as well as thrombocytopathy. As for others medicinal herbs, burdock treatment is also not recommended for use for children under 3 years old, since such treatment poses a potential danger to the baby. It is recommended not to self-medicate, but before using this or that decoction or ointment, you should consult with your doctor, who will decide whether you can use burdock root, or is still not worth it.

It is difficult to find a better known weed than burdock. Summer residents destroy the plant by the root, and meanwhile, behind the unsightly appearance of the plant, there is a "gold reserve" of useful and valuable medicinal substances, which explain beneficial features burdock. In many countries, burdock is used not only for medicinal purposes, but also for the preparation of culinary dishes. Burdock root is superior in nutritional and nutritional value to parsnips combined.

Composition and application of burdock

Burdock is a real pantry. Its roots contain proteins, essential oils, vitamins B, C, E, A, P, tannins, mineral salts and organic acids.

For treatment, the roots of the plant are used, occasionally the ground part. Burdock has a diuretic, diaphoretic, laxative and anti-inflammatory effect. Burdock root is an effective remedy for restoring metabolism, for the treatment of gout and kidney stones. Infusions and decoctions are recommended to be taken for peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and as a blood purifier.

Infusions of burdock leaves help with kidney diseases, inflammatory processes in the joints and as an antipyretic agent. The green part is used to treat mastopathy and bowel problems - constipation.

Chinese medicine recommends using a decoction of burdock seeds, as well as fresh green parts, to get rid of swelling. In combination with other plants, burdock is prescribed for hemorrhages, syphilis, and for intoxication caused by insect bites.

Burdock treatment

Burdock root contains a lot of the prebiotic inulin, a natural analogue of insulin. Therefore, the root is used to treat diabetes mellitus... In addition to the ability to reduce the amount of sugar in the blood, inulin is used to normalize intestinal activity, cleanse the gastrointestinal tract from poorly digested food and toxins. Inulin reduces the effect of toxic substances on the body, effectively eliminates the effects of alcohol intoxication.

The systematic use of burdock roots prevents the appearance of oncology and reduces the concentration of ammonia in the intestine, as a result of which the growth of tumors stops.

Plants containing inulin help get rid of atherosclerosis. Inulin prevents the deposition of fat, cellular waste and toxins on the walls of blood vessels. At the same time, the vessels do not lose their elasticity and the blood supply to the heart muscle increases, and an obstacle to the appearance of heart attacks and strokes appears.

The healing properties and contraindications of burdock are described not only in ancient folk herbalists, but also in modern reference books on herbal medicine. In scientific medicine, the plant is prescribed as an antidiabetic, laxative, antiulcer, choleretic, disinfectant medicine. The study is still ongoing chemical composition burdock. A unique polysaccharide (inulin) in its composition has a beneficial effect on the entire body and improves metabolism.

Features of burdock as a medicinal plant

Burdock is a medicinal plant, although it belongs to the weedy species of herbs. Most often, large and cobweb burdock is harvested as a pharmaceutical raw material. What are medicinal properties of this plant? What are the indications and contraindications for its use?

Felt burdock, or woolly, cobweb. Small burdock. Burdock.

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Burdock, like plantain, chamomile, is an easily recognizable medicinal plant. There are about 20 types of burdock. Of these, in folk and scientific medicine, three types are most often used, which are similar in botanical characteristics and biological activity.

Felt burdock, or woolly, cobweb... A biennial herb with a fleshy, fusiform, thick, large root. Height: from 60 cm to 2 m (sometimes up to 3 m). Stem - strongly branched, erect, ribbed. Leaves - large at the bottom, shrinking up the stem. Below are gray tomentose, on top - smooth, dark green. The peculiarity of this species is the cobweb-fluffy stem and glandular-hairy flower baskets.
Small burdock. Its morphological difference from other species: baskets are collected in brushes and are larger in diameter. The stem height can be from 50 cm to 1.5 meters. Most common in Europe and Western Asia.
Burdock is large. Other names for this species are also known: common burdock, or real burdock, burdock. In terms of botanical characteristics, it is similar to felt burdock. Average height- 1.5 meters. On moist, fertile soils, it can grow up to 3 meters.

There are also many known hybrid species that grow along the roads. Formed in conditions of close growth. In hybrids, it can be difficult to determine the characteristics of a particular species.

Area

The burdock plant covers the whole of Eurasia in its distribution area. Its main types can be found not only in Europe, but also in Siberia, Asia, China. Also grows in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand as an invasive species. In the Central Russian zone, it is found everywhere. Loves weedy places. Refers to ruderal (garbage) species. It takes root well in wastelands, dumps, in gardens, vegetable gardens, along roads, fences, near housing. V wildlife forms high thickets. It can often be seen in ravines, ravines, forest plantations, as well as along the banks of reservoirs, in willows.

Procurement of raw materials

Burdock has been known in folk medicine for a long time. The ancient herbalists describe recommendations for its preparation.

Healing action

What are the health benefits of burdock root?

Blood-purifying.
Secretory.
Antineoplastic.
Antifungal.
Diuretic.
Diaphoretic.
Bactericidal.
Wound healing.
Anti-inflammatory.
Disinfectant.
Absorbent.

What does burdock root contain? The most valuable substance is the polysaccharide inulin. This carbon removes radionuclides, strengthens the immune system, normalizes liver function, stimulates hair growth and bone tissue, promotes the absorption of calcium, has a beneficial effect on lymphoid tissue... Also, this substance is found in chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, elecampane, dandelion, asparagus.

In addition, at the root were found: mucus, proteins, bardan essential oil, organic acids, fats, glycosides, trace elements, tannins, phytosterols, substances with antibacterial and antifungal properties. The leaves contain a lot of mucus, tannins, essential oil and vitamin C.

Indications for use

What does burdock root treat? For what diseases is it most often used?

Burdock treatment of joints and bones... It is useful to drink for rheumatism, radiculitis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, gout, rickets. Well relieves inflammation in the joints, strengthens bones, soothes pain. It is taken internally, externally used in the form of compresses, baths and rubbing.
Treatment with burdock of the digestive tract... The mucus in the grass is good for the stomach and intestines. Infusions are drunk at chronic gastritis, stomach ulcer, to stop gastric bleeding, for digestive disorders, constipation, hemorrhoids. Burdock possesses choleretic property, it can be taken with stones in gallbladder, inflammation of the pancreas, gallbladder. Also, the herb has antihelminthic properties.
Treatment of kidney cysts with burdock... The root of the plant contains substances with absorbing properties. Burdock delays the growth of benign tumors in the body different localization and nature. As a diuretic, it is prescribed for kidney stones, edema, inflammation of the urinary system.
Burdock root treatment respiratory diseases ... Decoctions and infusions are taken orally as an antipyretic and diaphoretic for ARVI, flu, colds, respiratory inflammation and cough.
Application in gynecology... Recommended for delayed periods, for normalization menstrual cycle... They also drink burdock from ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids.
Application in endocrinology... The plant improves all metabolic processes in the body. Useful for diabetes mellitus (under medical supervision!). The plant improves the functioning of the pancreas and the production of insulin. There are quite a few positive reviews about taking burdock root for weight loss. The product cleanses the blood, lymph, urine, rejuvenates the entire body, removes toxins and toxins.
Burdock root in oncology... Most often used for gynecological oncodiagnosis, stomach and esophageal cancer. Burdock - effective against cancer on initial stages... It is also recommended to drink it for prevention. malignant tumors, especially in old age.
External use... Decoctions, ointments, tinctures, juice treat wounds, burns, boils, trophic ulcers, acne, eczema, lichen, dermatitis, erysipelas, bruises, hemorrhages. Burdock also helps with mastopathy, neuralgia. The throat is treated with it and oral cavity with inflammation.
Detoxifying agent... It is useful to drink for various poisoning - food, alcoholic, chemical, heavy metals and poisons. Meet positive reviews about burdock root as an antidote for bites of poisonous animals and insects.

There are few contraindications for burdock root. In rare cases, there is an individual intolerance and an allergic reaction to grass. With caution and only after consulting a doctor, it is possible to use during pregnancy, lactation and childhood... Also, with an exacerbation of all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urination, a medical consultation is required before taking.

The use of burdock in traditional medicine

What is the home use of burdock root? Decoctions, ointments, oil extracts, alcoholic tinctures are prepared from it. Fresh leaves and burdock juice are also widely used. The plant is often used in cosmetology and even eaten.

Pharmacy preparations

In the pharmacy, you can buy ready-made herbal raw materials. But alcohol tincture of burdock cannot be found on sale, it can be prepared at home.

Grass . This is a ready-made, shredded vegetable raw material. Refers to pharmacological group herbal antispasmodics. Most often it is prescribed as a choleretic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, disinfectant.
Herbal tea. You can buy burdock herbal tea in filter bags. In addition to burdock, other herbs are added - licorice root, chicory, blackberry and hay leaves, chrysanthemum, ginseng, orange peel. This tea is rich high content inulin and tannins. It can be taken within a month, but only after consulting a doctor.
Biologically active additives ... Supplements can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. But still, it is recommended to consult a doctor before taking them. They can be in the form of tablets and capsules - dry extract of the leaves and root of the burdock. Supplements are also produced in the form of liquid burdock extract.

Decoction

The broth is used orally for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, poisoning, to cleanse the blood, regulate the activity of the kidneys, lower the temperature, and stimulate the pancreas in diabetes mellitus. It is also a good bactericidal, wound healing and anesthetic external agent. Usually, more concentrated solutions are prepared for lotions and compresses - for 2 tbsp. l. dry raw materials take a glass of water.

Preparation

Take 1 tbsp. l. dry root.
Pour a glass of boiling water over.
Boil for 1 minute.
Insist 40 minutes.
Strain.

Take ¼ glass 3 times a day before meals. Also, decoctions and water infusions are prepared from the leaves and seeds of burdock. Leaf infusions are best for stomach ulcers, cholelithiasis and kidney stones. Seed infusions are drunk for chronic constipation.

Tincture

Infusion of vodka is often used externally - for rubbing with radiculitis, arthritis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is also taken orally for all of the above diagnoses.

Burdock root tincture recipe

Take 1 part dry crushed root.
Cover with 10 parts vodka.
Insist 2 weeks.
Strain.

Inside take 15-20 drops 3 times a day, diluted in a tablespoon of water.

Alcohol honey tincture recipe

Take equal proportions of fresh burdock juice, honey and vodka.
Mix.
Insist 3 weeks.

You can take 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day. Such a tincture traditional healers it is recommended to take in case of salt deposition, as prophylactic agent from malignant tumors.

Oil and ointment

Oil extract and burdock-based ointments are good for burns, frostbite, trophic ulcers, boils, and joint diseases. Oils and ointments are often used to strengthen hair.

Oil preparation

Take 1 part dry crushed root.
Pour in 5 parts olive oil.
Insist 2 weeks.
Strain before use.

The oil is rubbed into the painful joints, into weak hair roots. This product is used to gently lubricate the affected areas of the skin. It can also be taken orally with a long course of treatment.

Preparation of the ointment

Prepare a decoction of 4 tbsp. l. root powder and 4 glasses of water.
Take ¼ part of the broth.
Add 4 parts ghee.
Heat up.
Stir well.

Numerous reviews confirm that burdock ointment is effective remedy for quick healing of burns and wounds. Also, the ointment helps well with inflammation. sciatic nerve... Rub the tool sore spot, after which they wrap up. Instead of butter, you can use another fat - pork or goose. Extracts of other herbs can be added to the ointment - St. John's wort, string, oregano, strawberry leaves, licorice.

Features of the use of fresh leaves and burdock juice

How are fresh leaves used?

At itchy skin the leaves are moistened in milk and applied to the affected skin for several hours.
With mastopathy, it is applied to the chest in the form of a compress.
With erysipelas, leaves are applied, smeared with homemade (top) sour cream.
Apply to wounds for quick healing.
Sore joints wrap fresh leaves, insulate and leave overnight.
Salads are prepared from young spring leaves and shoots - these are good remedy from vitamin deficiency.

What is the main use of burdock juice?

It is an effective general tonic.
Inside it can be used for all the diagnoses listed, but only in a diluted form.
The most effective treatment with burdock juice of liver diseases.
Juice is added to medicinal ointments, on its basis, masks for hair and face are prepared.
Heals well purulent wounds, trophic ulcers.
For dermatological problems, they are used not only externally, but also drunk in a long course.
Fresh juice of roots and leaves is a prophylactic agent for malignant tumors.

The application of burdock leaf juice is the same as that of root juice. But the cooking principle is different.

Juicing the leaves

Take young burdock leaves.
Pass through a meat grinder.
Squeeze the juice through cheesecloth.

This juice can be used with leaf gruel. It is useful to apply it to the affected areas of the skin.

Juicing the roots

Grind fresh root in the coffee grinder.
Squeeze the juice out of the cake.
Pour the cake cold water(1 part cake and 10 parts water).
Insist the cake for 3 hours, then strain.
Combine the squeezed juice and a water extract.

This juice can be drunk 3 times a day for 1 tbsp. l. within 4 weeks. A very wide range pharmacological action juice: it is a good choleretic, diuretic, blood-purifying, bactericidal, anticancer drug.

Contraindications of burdock juice are the same as general contraindications plants. However, it must be remembered that fresh juice often gives allergic reaction and side effects in the form of indigestion. We emphasize once again: it should be taken in a diluted form.

Application in cosmetology

The main medicinal properties of burdock root are anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, antitumor, diuretic, choleretic. Due to such a wide pharmacological spectrum of action, the herb is used to treat diseases of the digestive, urinary system, musculoskeletal system, diabetes mellitus, benign and malignant tumors. Outwardly used to treat traumatic, infectious, allergic lesions skin. It is also an effective skin and hair care product.