Thistle: useful properties and contraindications. Therapeutic properties of a thistle

Thistle is a bright representative of Compositae with pink-purple bloom. Its distinctive feature is the inflorescence, surrounded on the edge by leaves with spiny tips. Thistles at different times were attributed to magical properties. For example, today in rural areas many are wary of people who grow this plant on the site. It, according to legends, settles in those places where there are evil spirits.

Thistle, useful properties and contraindications of which are described in this article, is designed to fight with devils, from which, in fact, its name derives. He was hanging over the front doors so that the evil spirits could not climb into the house. The flower of this plant was often torn off and carried with it, trying so hard to protect yourself from spoilage and evil eye.

Thistle (useful properties and contraindications of it are described below) grows on roadsides and meadows. At the present moment, there are about 100 species, among which the most common are Termera, curly, prickly, small-billed and drooping. In traditional medicine, the leaves, stems, roots and flowers of this plant are used. Its greens are harvested throughout the summer, and in autumn and spring dig up rhizomes to get the maximum benefit from the plant.

In this article we will learn what a thistle is. The properties, applications and contraindications, as well as the magical properties of this plant, will also be considered below.

Active substances

The thistle contains in its composition a large number of active substances: silymarin, bioflavonoids, saponins, essential oil, traces of alkaloids, tannin, oxalic, malic, malonic, glycolic and citric acids.

The thistle has useful properties and contraindications, which depends on the chemical composition of the plant. It contains natural proteins, vitamin K, other macro- and microelements. In addition, the thistle refers to the mead. Collecting pollen from the flowers, the bees process it into honey, pergus or propolis, which have tremendous properties for maintaining human immunity.

Thistle: description, medicinal properties, application

The plant is used by folk healers alone, as well as in collections with various medicinal herbs. This weed strengthens memory, helps cope with the emerged neuroses, helps with liver diseases, in addition, improves blood circulation. With the help of a plant, cough can also be cured.

The main indications for taking drugs from thistles are diseases of the sexual female organs, menstrual irregularities, pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as joint and heart disease. The plant has anticonvulsant and antidepressant activity, a diuretic effect.

In addition, fresh plant juice is widely used in furuncles and open wounds, while decoction from its roots is used to treat cancer. Healers use it to treat babies from fright. There is information that it can cure anthrax, and also improve sexual activity in young people. The plant is struggling with the following ailments:

• Catarrhal diseases;
• Cystitis;
• Urethritis;
• Hemorrhoids;
• Edema of different origin;
• Cough;
• Bronchial asthma;
• A cold;
• Laryngitis.

The plant also has a positive effect on the body in case of hepatitis, jaundice and toxic liver damage, helps to remove bile.

Using

The plant treats insomnia, for which they use a decoction of their dried flowers. Prepare it simply and easily, enough to brew a tablespoon of raw materials in 200 g of water, boil, then set aside for an hour. Further it is necessary to take every day on 100 grams up to 4 times a day.

In the treatment of tetanus, rheumatism, gout, bladder and kidney diseases, freshly squeezed leaves of the plant are used, on a teaspoon per day.

Useful properties of thistle oil (milk thistle) are used as a wound-healing and anti-burn agent. Obtain it from a young plant, which is also used to cleanse the liver.

Use in gynecology

Also, it is good to use grass to restore the functions of the human endocrine system. Due to vitamin E, which is very rich in milk thistle, all inflammatory processes are perfectly removed - this allows you to create a rapid healing of wounds and erosion.

The use of herbs in cosmetology

Grass thistle, enriched with a whole complex of vitamins and minerals, found application as an effective cosmetology tool. The oil of the plant, acting favorably on the skin, can cause the following actions:

• Helps the healing of wounds;
• Relieves inflammation;
• Rejuvenates and regenerates tissues;
• Smoothes wrinkles;
• Moisturizes the skin;
• Improves skin color;
• Accelerates microcirculation;
• Increases the protective functions of the skin (for example, with frostbite, negative effects of sun rays, weathering).

In addition, the medicinal properties of the thistle help in the treatment of:

• Allergic reaction of the skin;
• Acne;
• Burns;
• Dermatitis;
• Vitiligo;
• Eczema;
• Psoriasis.

Frequent use of thistle oil improves the general condition of the skin, thereby prolonging beauty, youth and health.

Application in urology

It should be noted that the thistle, useful properties and contraindications which we are considering in this article, are also used in the form of tea. It contains vitamin K, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the urinary system. Tea has antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. The effect of using such tea is as follows:

• Eliminates the inflammatory process;
• From the kidneys removes stones;
• Protects against the negative effects of toxins;
• Normalizes the work of the kidneys.

When pyelonephritis and inflammation of the urinary bladder is used as an effective disinfectant.

Contraindications

Thistle medicinal properties and contraindications are very different. We have already talked about when it is used. Now let's find out which plant has contraindications.

Before using drugs on its basis, you should consult a doctor. There may appear an individual intolerance to certain constituent elements of the thistle. When used in small doses, the plant is capable of exerting an exciting effect on the central nervous system, depressing - in large doses. In the presence of diseases, including appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis or hepatic colic, it is necessary to take with care preparations based on the plant.

You in the modern world are unlikely to over the threshold in the house or apartment meet a bunch of this magical plant, but in the villages still use the old signs. Probably, therefore, their life is much more peaceful and peaceful.