Nettle and dandelion: useful properties of medicinal plants

An excellent alternative to medicines for preventive purposes are folk medicine, such as various medicinal herbs. In our country, huge popularity is enjoyed: dandelion, nettle, celandine, string, raspberry and many others. Especially I want to distinguish the first two plants.

About this flower you can talk endlessly, a modest dandelion, useful properties, which are known to everyone, in huge numbers found in the middle band from May to September. Vitamins and nutrients are rich not only in leaves, but in flowers themselves. They contain phosphorus, potassium, manganese, nicotinic acid. Young dandelions can and should be eaten.

On their basis often make a variety of soups and mashed potatoes, as well as fresh salads. Regular use of these dishes helps to fight with beriberi, and also to normalize the metabolism. As an original delicacy for food used pickled buds. This recipe with this unique plant does not end there. Of the flowers are jam, roots can act as an alternative to coffee. In addition, in England, wine is prepared from a dandelion.

Amazing flower, dandelion, useful properties of which are highly appreciated by medicine. Experts recommend to prepare a decoction based on roots and leaves. With it, you can stimulate your appetite, use it as a diuretic, and also a good medicine for your stomach. Infusion of dandelion - a good preventive remedy for diseases such as kidney stones or gall bladder and atherosclerosis.

Now you know how you can apply dandelion, useful properties, by the way, are contained in its juice. It can perfectly strengthen and tonify the body, normalizes the increased acidity of the stomach. Freshly squeezed juice from the leaves and roots of this plant can help in the fight against periodontal disease and pain in the bones. Collect flowers in spring or in the first month of summer. It is unlikely that there are people in our country who do not know what a dandelion looks like. Photos of him are found in magazines, newspapers, national calendars.

The curative properties of nettle are also widely known. For medicinal purposes, all parts of the plant are used. It contains such useful substances as carotene, mineral salts and glycoside.

With the help of nettle can improve blood clotting, normalize the menstrual cycle, increase hemoglobin. In addition, it has a healing effect on wounds and helps to normalize the metabolism. The people ascribe to it also the ability to help with colds, asthma and fever. In addition to medicinal broths, nettles can be eaten in salads and soups. In the villages of her often make brooms for a bath, which contribute to getting rid of sciatica. Nettle can be consumed separately, and can be mixed with other useful herbs. Such infusions are an excellent preventive agent.

Natural medicines: nettle and dandelion, the useful properties of which are widely known in folk medicine, are used in the form of decoctions and infusions, as well as ingredients of delicious and useful recipes. A variety of dishes on their basis: soups, mashed potatoes and salads will please you with excellent taste and lots of vitamins.