Burdock Juice

Burdock is a plant that is seen as a weed, but in fact it is a real storehouse of nutrients that work wonders on human health. Its juice is an amazing means of combating many diseases. The composition of the plant includes huge amounts of useful elements: proteins, inulin, mineral salts, tannins, essential oils, ascorbic, malic, citric, stearic and caffeic acids.

Each part of the burdock is characterized by a different content. Almost half (45%) of the root is inulin, also tannins and fat-like components, mineral salts. The leaves are dominated by vitamin C, carotene, essential oils. The benefits of using burdock, especially its juice, are so great that it is compared to ginseng. Therefore, we will pay more attention to the useful characteristics of the liquid from the plant, the contraindications for use, we will consider the use of the plant in cosmetics.

Healing properties of burdock juice

• The juice of the plant, along with its decoctions and infusions, can be added to medicines because they are able to alleviate the condition of the patient suffering from many serious diseases.
• It is an effective cholagogue.
• Helps in the treatment of the genitourinary system, thanks to its diuretic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• In varicose veins, a decoction of the leaves is used, which stimulates the venous flow.
• The root of the plant is used as a natural antiseptic, is able to increase immunity, is an effective means of preventing diseases of the respiratory system.
• Burdock drugs used in the treatment of oncological diseases are able to regenerate the destroyed structure of the tissue, to free the body from toxins and toxins. Juice from the root of the plant has a beneficial effect on the body's resistance, and antitumor activity is increased due to the presence of aglycone.
• An effective remedy for constipation is prepared from the roots (thanks to the laxative effect).

• Medicines made from parts of the plant contribute to the activation of metabolic processes.
• Burdock oil, infusions and juice are used for insect and snake bites, skin lesions (eczema, dermatitis, furunculosis, juvenile acne, bleeding). These fluids help to heal wounds and purify the blood, have the ability to restore the structure of the skin, activate blood circulation.
• Burdock juice, fresh leaves and pulp of inflorescences are used for burns. The anti-inflammatory action helps with itching.
• The roots of the plant of a natural antiseptic have the ability to increase immunity.
• Burdock oil helps with seborrhea, has a beneficial effect on hair growth, fights dandruff and dryness of the scalp and all this because of the mineral salts and vitamins contained in the product.
• The juice from the roots restores the normal functioning of the digestive organs, helps with intoxication with heavy metals and even poisonous substances. It is also indispensable in the treatment of ulcers and various skin lesions.
• Burdock root juice is widely used in the treatment of diabetes, because in this part inulin is maximally concentrated, and the substance is a natural substitute for sugar. Thanks to the consumption of the medicinal drink, the levels of glucose and cholesterol are significantly reduced. All this has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver and blood vessels, all internal processes of the body are activated.
• When taking burdock leaf juice: sweating is observed, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are favorably affected, the symptoms of rheumatoid processes are alleviated, the metabolism is quickly normalized. In addition, the protein supplied by food is best absorbed, muscle mass is increased, thanks to the impressive amount of protein.

Contraindications

Speaking of the beneficial properties of burdock, we can consider it as a natural remedy. However, like any medicinal product, the juice, oil and decoction of the plant have contraindications for use. Namely:

• during pregnancy and lactation;
• in allergies of unknown origin;
• in bulimia;
• in the presence of some disorders of liver function.

In order to minimize the negative impact of drugs and burdock products, it is necessary to adhere to the prescribed doses. If these amounts are exceeded, excess glycogen accumulates in the liver, which can lead to serious metabolic problems and obesity.

Patients should start with small doses to determine how the body tolerates the plant's ingredients. Allergic reactions are not excluded due to the high concentration of some elements.

In the presence of chronic health problems, a thorough medical examination is needed to help make the right decision about the intake of burdock juice or tincture.