The healing properties of elecampane

Devyasil has a number of useful properties that effectively cope with various ailments. The plant itself belongs to the perennial, although occasionally there are also annual species. Devyasil grows in the form of a bush, the height of which can reach up to two meters. The leaves are oblong in shape, slightly pointed at the tip. Stem fairly dense, usually straight. The plant blooms with large yellow flowers. The favorite place of growth is open glades, meadows, near water reservoirs. In folk medicine, the leaves and roots of mature elecampane are most often used.

Useful properties of elecampane and contraindications for use

As already mentioned, the greatest concentration of useful components is concentrated in the leaves and root of the plant. These include tannins, resins, essential oils, tocopherol, antioxidants, polysaccharides inulin. Prepared from the root of an eleventh broth or potion perfectly helps in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the stomach, pancreas and the entire intestine. Reception of broth helps to get rid of sputum during pneumonia or bronchitis. Certain plant substances are detrimental to worms and other harmful microorganisms. The use of elecampane has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Available in the composition of vitamin E (also called tocopherol) due to the suppression of free radicals and the removal of toxins, effectively slows down the aging process at the cellular level. In addition, due to its antioxidant properties this substance significantly reduces the risk of malignant neoplasms.

Devyasilny broth is indispensable for skin diseases such as lichen, eczema, scabies and itching. In fungal foot injuries, the baths with the addition of dry leaves to the plants are helpful. On the basis of elecampane it is possible to prepare a fine cosmetic decoction, which will perfectly moisturize the skin and prevent contamination of the pores.

Among the contraindications for the use of elecampane include heart and vascular disease, kidney failure. It is also not recommended for pregnant women, lactating women and people with viscous blood.

Application of elecampane

For diseases of the lungs, intestines, stomach and pancreas, a decoction from the rhizome is suitable. To do this, one teaspoon of water should be added one teaspoon of chopped root, then put on a weak fire until boiling. Ready for use after 4 hours of infusion. Drink once a day on an empty stomach.

Treatment of skin diseases requires local application of broth. For this, 2-3 teaspoons of ground root are added to one glass of water. Cook until boiling. It can be used after the composition has cooled down to room temperature. This recipe perfectly suits and as a moisturizing lotion.

For preventive purposes, a cocktail of chopped fresh leaves of elecampane and fruit juice will be useful. If you have a blender, you can beat 1-2 soft fruits (banana, peach, apricot) and a few leaves of the plant.

As you have already understood, elecampane has many useful properties that are widely applicable not only in folk medicine, but also in home cosmetology. Use this gift of nature that will help to look and feel better!