Surgical Benefits: Benefits of Burdock Root for Skin and Beauty
Benefits of Burdock Root for Skin and Beauty
Health care for the body, especially for the skin using traditional methods, is widely chosen. Apart from using natural ingredients that are safer, the process is fairly easy. In this regard, there is nothing wrong with getting acquainted with Burdock roots.
Burdock root, also known as millennial root, has existed since ancient times, was used on every continent, and people used it medically before science could even prove its benefits were real. When it comes to burdock roots, ancient knowledge passed down through the centuries has once again proved itself right.
There are many roots that have demonstrated impressive nutritional benefits, and although you may not have heard of burdock root, you will be amazed at what it is capable of.
This slender tuber burdock which has the Latin name Arctium lappa has a sweet taste and has a “crunchy” texture. This tuber is known as “Gobo” in Japan “Niubang” in China, “Bardana” in Italy, “Bardane” in France, and also “Dollenkraut” in Germany.
Once grown, the burdock plant can reach 0.5-1.2 meters and a life span of 4 years, with heart-shaped leaves and flowers sticking out between the purple petiole.
Burdock plants bloom between June and October. Burdock leaves are wavy, heart-shaped green on top and white on the bottom. While the roots used in medicine are brownish-green, or almost black.
The root of the burdock plant has long been used to treat several health problems, especially those affecting the skin. It is not surprising that Burdock root is now a reference for many cosmetic manufacturers in making products that are effective and effective in promoting skin health.
Burdock root has been used for centuries by the people of Japan, Korea, China, and many other countries including Europe. But for our society, burdock roots still feel foreign to Indonesian ears. In fact, the benefits contained in burdock root itself are numerous. For the Chinese, they believe burdock root is an aphrodisiac, which is an herb that can help stimulate a person’s sexual power. And effective in treating impotence and infertility.
This tuber has been known for its properties for various kinds of herbal remedies. People in China have also used burdock tubers as a remedy for skin and sore throat. Further research revealed several active ingredients in burdock such as tannins, arctigenin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, inulin, lappaol, β-eusdemol, and diarctigenin. Even cooler, this one bulb has several biological activities that have been proven by researchers.
The following are some of the benefits of burdock root for your skin:
Burdock root is considered one of the most popular treatments for painful skin conditions like eczema, acne, and even infections. Burdock root contains a compound called polyacetylene which has antibiotic and antifungal properties that fight bacteria.
Those of you who have acne prone or oily skin types don’t need to worry. Because, this one skin problem can be solved easily just by using Burdock root extract. Reporting from the Cure Joy page, the Burdock sensitive alarm is equipped with a substance called polyacetylene. This substance is a substance that acts as an anti-bacterial. It’s no wonder that Burdock root can kill P. acnes bacteria which often triggers acne.
Relieves eczema
Not only effective in overcoming acne problems, consuming Burdock root that is brewed into tea can also treat eczema problems. This disease is usually caused by a fungal infection that makes the skin feel dry and itchy. Worse, people with eczema will also have cracked skin due to streptococcus attacks. However, the polyacetylene content in Burdock root also acts as an anti-fungal agent that will heal the skin and relieve symptoms of eczema.
Burdock root is a natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial root that can fight fungal skin conditions such as candida. Its anti-inflammatory benefits can soothe irritated and red skin, leaving you with flawless, flawless skin.
Prevents aging
It turns out that Burdock root is also equipped with a fairly high antioxidant content. As additional information, antioxidants themselves are active substances that play an important role in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals. Especially from free radicals caused by sunlight and pollutants.
Free radicals themselves trigger oxidative stress which causes body cells, including skin cells, to age faster. The antioxidant content in Burdock root will help prevent this process and stimulate collagen production.
Promotes hair growth and health
Using burdock root to maintain lasting beauty is an ancient practice that is still trending today.
Tannins and inulin can be a remedy for hair loss and hair loss that can occur at any time of your life for many reasons.
Burdock root improves blood circulation, including your scalp which in turn promotes hair growth, and its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce itchy and irritated scalp.
Two of the best ways to stimulate hair growth are to add boiled burdock root to coconut oil and apply it directly to your scalp or consume it regularly. Burdock root also contains vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and iron and essential fatty acids that have been proven in research to provide you with healthier locks.
Burdock root, this one natural ingredient can be used in several ways. Starting from consuming it as a tea or supplement to applying essential oils or care products that contain their extracts. Burdock root can be made into a topical lotion / ointment that you can apply directly to problem areas. Using it regularly even shows a huge reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. And besides the above benefits, it turns out that Burdock root can also be used to treat your hair.
Thus this article reviews about burdock. Hopefully with this information we will all have a broader insight into the useful fresh fruits and vegetables that exist in Indonesia.
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