Therapeutic properties of thistle: application, recipes, contraindications

Milk thistle is a thistle, reaching a height of 1.5 meters. Other plant names are the frog or milk thistle (due to white inclusions on the sheets). The spread of the plant spreads almost all over the world, which is caused by the unpretentiousness of milk thistle to climatic conditions. Features are clearly visible in the photo of the milk thistle below.

Milk thistle and its medicinal properties

Hundreds of years ago, people already knew about the beneficial properties of this flower, so all that was left for modern people - scientifically prove the effectiveness of the plant, which was done. As a result of numerous studies of the composition, hundreds of useful trace elements have been identified, among which silymarin is of particular value and is not found anywhere else. This substance serves to strengthen the cellular structure, increases the protective properties of the body and increases immunity, which makes it super important for a person.

The use of milk thistle in our time has remained about the same as in ancient times. She is treated with the following diseases:

• Problems with the thyroid gland;
• Gallstone disease;
• Inflammation of bile ducts and bile ducts;
• Illnesses with a spleen;
• Radiculitis;
• Anemia;
• Salt deposits.

However, the most important thing for which the milk thistle is used is the liver. With the help of a thistle, excellent preventive measures can be taken to prevent the disease of this organ in the future, as well as a number of therapeutic procedures that help to cleanse the liver and recover.

Milk thistle, examples of application

There are a lot of different drugs, based on the components of milk thistle, in particular silymarin. Examples of the use of thistle can be identified several dermatological drugs, significantly increasing the ability of epithelial cells to protect against irritation, allergies, depriving, acne and so on. In addition, milk thistle is often used in the form of fiber from crushed seeds, added to food, which contributes to good digestion, weight loss and liver cleansing.

Recipes from milk thistle

Thistle is used not only in the form of tinctures, but also in the form of a powder, which is not difficult to produce by yourself. Basically, fiber from seeds is recommended to improve the performance of the liver and stomach, as well as for weight loss, whereas tinctures are used for a wide range of diseases. Let's consider some of the most effective recipes.

Recipe 1: Milk thistle.

This recipe is an excellent remedy to lose a couple of extra pounds, improve the general condition of the body, get rid of toxins in the liver and normalize the digestive system as a whole.

Preparation and use:

1. Grind the seeds of the milk thistle in a blender to the consistency of the powder;
2. The resulting meal is consumed in amounts of 2 parts of spoon twice a day for 15-20 minutes before meals or during meals.

Recipe 2: for the prevention and treatment of liver diseases.

Preparation and use:

1. 40 grams of flour from the seeds (meal) is mixed with 0.5 liters. water and put on fire;
2. We wait until slowly on a slow fire to boil off 0.25 liters. water;
3. Remove from the fire, cover with a lid and let it brew for 30-40 minutes;
4. We drink one tablespoon 7-8 times a day (every 1-1.5 hours) for 21 days, after which we make a break for 2 weeks.

Milk thistle is one of not so large a list of plants that are of great benefit, ubiquitous and that have no contraindications to use, so you can not be afraid to use its preventive and curative properties.