Burdock – Arctium lappa L.
Herbaceous biennial plant height of 100-150 cm, families slozhnotsvetnыh (Combined). Widely distributed in the middle climatic zone of the European part of Russia, the Caucasus, in Central Asia and Siberia. For medical purposes, harvest the roots of plants.
The chemical composition of burdock
Burdock root contains mucus, essential oil, fixed oil, consisting of palmitic and stearic acids, and sitosterol and stigmasterol, inulin, tannins and bitter substances, mineral salts, vitamins, in particular ascorbic acid.
The pharmacological properties of burdock
Herbal medicines root loopuha large experiment on various kinds of laboratory animals increased diuresis, have little choleretic effect and stimulate the formation of several proteolytic enzymes of pancreas and improves mineral metabolism.
Due to the content of polysaccharides in the plant is increased deposition of glycogen in the liver and improves function of the pancreas insulinoobrazuyuschaya.
The use in medicine noodle
The roots of burdock in the form of decoctions and infusions administered orally as a diuretic, choleretic and diaphoretic. Positive results were achieved with topical preparations of burdock root with seborrhea, acne, eczema, zude, abrasions.
Burdock root is a member of sweatshop charges, complex charges for patients, suffering from gout and arthritis exchange. In the cosmetic practice, the infusion of burdock root "Burr oil"With almond or olive oil is used to strengthen the hair with hair loss.
Formulations, Dosing and Administration burdock
A decoction of burdock root: 10 g (1 tablespoon) the roots are placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, capped and heated in boiling water (in a water bath) with frequent stirring 30 m, cooled at room temperature for 10 m, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze.
The volume of the resulting broth bring boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared broth is stored in a cool place no more 1 2 d.
Is the inside of 1/2 cup of warm 2-3 times a day.
Roots stored in dry, cool place.
