Cabbage Thistle (Creeping Thistle) Cirsium oleraceum L.

It is a plant of features for diuretics, detoxification and anti-inflammatory, helps excrete waste products. Owes its properties to flavonoids contained therein. Thistle strengthens and increases the body’s immune resistance, which we ascribe tritermenom contained therein. Thistle herb due to the diuretic properties that reduce inflammation and is used in rheumatism, gout and kidney disease. Very often, a decoction of Thistle is used externally as a natural antibiotic in inflammatory skin diseases, acne and psoriasis, for the care of the weak and hair loss. Bath with decoction is very refreshing and invigorating of the body. Decoction of Thistle used to wash the skin of patients cloudy, thickening or changes to gelatinous consistency, in the case of healthy skin wash broth does not change its appearance. Other external use: conjunctivitis, allergic rash, cuts, skin burns first degree (including sunlight), dandruff. It is also an edible plant used as a vegetable – hence the name. Uses of young plants and rhizome, which contain a lot of protein, calcium, potassium and magnesium. In Japan and India is a plant grown as a vegetable, as food are the young leaves and shoots. The most important product features: skin problems (rashes, acne, ulcers, hard to heal wounds, inflammation, insect bites, etc.), oral problems (sore throat, toothache, bleeding gums, chewing gums), gynecological problems, hemorrhoids, prevention and treatment of cholelithiasis, inflammation of the liver rheumatoid arthritis, prevention of diarrhea detoxification of the body. Thistle herb - effective help with many ailments Once it was attributed to magical power, but today we know that all the positive benefits of drinking an infusion from thistle are associated with the medicinal substances contained in its composition. Aromatic infusion of thistle is full of natural ingredients showing a very positive effect on the human body. Herb thistle substances and medicinal properties: Substances with medicinal properties found in the thistle herb include flavonoids, inulin, tannins and phenolic acids. Thistle is a herb of universal application. It has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and cholagogic effects, accelerates metabolism, can also help in the treatment of diarrhea. The herb also has a detoxifying and antispasmodic effect, the medicinal substances contained in it also have a protective effect on the liver parenchyma, helping to avoid diseases such as cirrhosis or steatosis and to regenerate its cells. How to use? 1 teaspoon herb pour a glass of boiling water. Leave covered for 10 - 15 minutes. Drink the infusion 1-2 times a day. An infusion of thistle herb can also be used for relaxing baths and soothing skin irritations, as well as local compresses. Keep the packaging in a dry place out of the reach of children.