Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Burdock oil contains vitamin complex B, A, C, E, PP and minerals. Burdock oil contains proteins, sitosterol, inulin, bioflavonoids, tannins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
The company's product Evalar Burdock Oil restores hair structure well due to the deep penetration of its components into the scalp, giving it silkiness and smoothness. The components of the drug nourish the hair follicles, thereby preventing their loss. The vitamins contained in burdock oil have a complex effect on the condition of the scalp and hair - vitamin C activates blood circulation, normalizes the condition of the blood vessels of the skin; Vitamin A accelerates the regeneration of the epidermis and hair growth, eliminates flaking and dandruff; Inulin increases the protective properties of the skin, normalizes metabolic processes; Vitamin E protects against the effects of various aggressive external factors. In addition, the drug has an antiseptic and antibacterial effect, stops inflammatory processes and the formation of acne. Well softens rough skin.
Pharmacodynamics
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A brief history of burdock oil
Burdock oil is made from the widespread burdock (burdock). When it was invented is not precisely established, since it was a very long time ago.
Indochina is the birthplace of thistle. The plant's distribution range extends from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, starting in the British Isles and ending in Japan. Burdock is also introduced into South and North America. In Russia, burdock is found throughout the European part, in the temperate climate of Western Siberia and the southern part of the Far East.
The plant loves soils rich in nitrogen; this causes its large accumulation in abandoned, garbage areas.
Burdock is a ruderal plant, that is, ruderal plants that grow in uncultivated soils near human settlements.
Burdock oil is obtained from the roots using the fat extraction method, that is, it is infused with another vegetable oil, for example, sunflower or olive.
The use of burdock as food has been known since the Middle Ages. And in our time, residents of Japan, Korea, and Brazil use the roots of the plant and young stems in cooking.
Burdock grows in abandoned, “garbage” places near human habitation
Reviews
Anastasia. After giving birth, my hair became very bad: brittle, thin and stopped growing completely. My friends advised me to use burdock oil. After a short period of use, the effect was noticeable. Hair has become healthier, more resistant and voluminous. Growth has improved noticeably. I totally recommend it to everyone.
Lera. I found several recipes on the Internet with burdock oil. I decided to try it and was not disappointed. After 3 treatments, my hair was simply unrecognizable, the shade changed, became brighter and more saturated. The dandruff has disappeared and growth has noticeably improved. I advise all girls to use it and you won’t go wrong.
Allah. Recently I decided to use burdock oil for my hair because I remember my grandmother advised me to apply it for better growth. I started using the oil regularly, but after 4 weeks I didn’t find any special or obvious effects except for dandruff, which completely disappeared. Maybe this is how the oil affected me. I think everyone should try it.
TOP 5 products from the best manufacturers
The list includes products that successfully cope with hair loss and dry hair. They belong to the budget segment and are sold in stores and pharmacies.
Evalar
In addition to the classic one-component version, the manufacturer offers products with the following additives:
- red pepper;
- hops;
- nettle;
- propolis.
The product is easily washed off and packaged in 155 ml plastic bottles. The recommended course of treatment is a month, as a result the hair becomes shiny, soft, and elastic.
Phytocosmetic
The product is characterized by a thick consistency, which makes it easy to apply. It needs to be evenly distributed over damp, clean strands. The results of regular use are comparable to salon biolamination; hair is fully moisturized, gains thickness, and feels like soft silk to the touch. Burdock extract is packaged in plastic jars, the texture resembles custard, and has a soft, unobtrusive aroma.
Mirrolla
It is produced in darkened plastic containers and contains no antioxidants or preservatives. The line with red pepper is in demand: it eliminates hair loss in 2 weeks. Strands acquire a healthy shine and are cleared of dandruff.
Clean line
The bottle is equipped with a dispenser spout, which simplifies the procedure for dispensing the product. Oil of light consistency allows you to reduce the fragility of hair shafts, cope with hair loss, and restore your hair to a natural, healthy look. The product is quickly washed off, softens hair, and makes combing easier.
Using burdock oil for women's health
For gynecological diseases, burdock oil is indispensable as an adjuvant to the main treatment.
Burdock oil helps with the following ailments:
- uterine fibroids;
- mastopathy;
- proliferation of endometrial cells beyond the inner layer of the uterus;
- formation of a cyst on the ovary;
- nodular fibroma of the uterus;
- inflammation of the female genital organs.
For mastopathy, compresses are applied to the chest: a cotton swab is generously moistened with oil and applied to the place where the tumor is palpable. After half an hour it is removed, the procedure is repeated daily for two weeks. It is important to understand that oil is an auxiliary remedy; it will not completely cure the disease.
Before using oil for adjuvant therapy, be sure to consult with your doctor.
You can prepare burdock oil for compresses yourself:
- Finely grind 100 grams of dried burdock rhizome.
- Pour 250 ml of sunflower or olive oil.
- Leave in a dark, warm place for 14–16 days.
- Strain before use.
For diseases and inflammations of the internal female genital organs, burdock oil is used in the form of tampons. The tampon must be immersed in oil and then carefully inserted into the vagina overnight. Repeat for 1-2 weeks.
What to look for when choosing oil. Storage rules
On the shelves of pharmacies and stores there are a large number of cosmetic products from different manufacturers. However, not all burdock oil for external use has the same beneficial properties. To choose a good product for the body, it is worth studying the packaging in detail.
- Bottle. It is best if the container is made of dark glass. In this case, the product will be protected from sunlight and possible reactions with chemical elements. However, manufacturers increasingly began to offer cosmetics of this type in plastic packaging. They are also suitable for use, but require compliance with all storage recommendations.
- Consistency. Good burdock oil is thick, uniform, with a pronounced yellow color and dense texture. Upon contact with skin, it forms a dense film.
- Compound. First of all, you need to pay attention to the information on the packaging. If the manufacturer has not indicated the composition of the product, it is best to refuse such a purchase.
- Product type. Equally important is what the oil is made from. The most effective option will be the one infused with natural vegetable oil. If the composition indicates the presence of mineral oil, this means that the product includes a petroleum derivative. This component undergoes thorough cleaning and preparation, but is not a plant component.
Each product made from natural ingredients has an expiration date. It must be observed. Such cosmetics should only be stored in a cool place. Direct sunlight should not penetrate there, otherwise the properties of the oil will be lost.
If desired, the oil can be prepared at home
Top 4 uses of burdock oil
As a food additive, burdock oil is used without heat treatment in its pure form or as a salad dressing.
Instructions for using burdock oil for hair:
- Wash your hair and dry it a little with a towel.
- Heat the burdock oil so it is better absorbed.
- Rub the product into the hair roots, massage, then distribute with a comb or palm along the entire length.
- Wrap your head in film to create a greenhouse effect, put a warm towel on top, wait one hour.
- Rinse your hair with mild shampoo and apply conditioner.
- Repeat 1-2 times a week with a course of 10-12 procedures, take a break of 14 days.
Burdock oil is used as a strengthening agent for eyelashes and eyebrows. To do this, it is also heated to a temperature of 40–45°C, and then, using a small brush, it is distributed several times over the hairs of the eyelashes or eyebrows. Excess is removed with a cotton swab or sponge. Use 2-3 hours before bedtime.
The skin care product can be used in its pure form. Masks with the addition of burdock oil will be useful for the skin.
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Recipes from burdock oil for cosmetic purposes
There are many recipes for mixing burdock oil with others. You can also add it to purchased cosmetics, such as shampoo and body cream, in a ratio of 1 tsp. for 200 ml. After this, the bottle can be stored for no more than three months.
Feet care
Feet require special care, as the heels are subject to a lot of stress. Especially after the winter cold, the skin becomes rougher.
Burdock oil can be used in foot care in several ways:
- Add a few drops of oil to a bath of warm water (10 drops per 2 liters of water), keep your feet in the bath for 30–40 minutes. At the end of the water procedure, put on soft socks.
- Mix a daily foot product with a few drops of an oil product.
- Rub the pure oil with your fingers directly onto the rough heels, after 40–50 minutes, rinse with warm water and perform cleansing manipulations with a pumice stone, then apply a nourishing cream. It is advisable to do everything before going to bed.
Oil for hand and nail care
The use of burdock oil eliminates brittleness and splitting, can fight nail fungus, and accelerates the growth of the nail plate.
Recipe for nail and cuticle care:
- Heat 1/4 cup of oil to 40–45 degrees.
- Do not dip your fingers completely, but only your nails, into the oily liquid.
- Wait 10–15 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
It would be ideal to carry out the procedure before bedtime and go to bed wearing cotton gloves.
A common problem is hardening of the elbows. Oil applied in pure form for 20 minutes before taking a shower or bath will help soften the area.
Rubbing burdock oil will help soften the skin of your hands and strengthen your nails.
Mask to combat split nails:
- Mix one tsp. burdock oil and 3-4 drops of lemon juice.
- Steam your nails in warm water and immediately rub in the prepared mixture.
- Do not wash off for 1–1.5 hours, if possible, leave overnight.
Night mask to nourish the nail plate:
- To 1 tsp. burdock oil add 1 drop of fir essential oil.
- Rub the prepared mixture into your nails.
- Wear thin gloves throughout the night.
Quick mask:
- Prepare chamomile infusion: pour 1 teaspoon with 1 glass of boiling water.
- Steam your nails in the cooled infusion.
- Mix 1 tsp. burdock, grape oils and sour cream, heat, apply to nails.
- After 15 minutes, clean your nails with a cotton pad soaked in chamomile.
Regularly rubbing oily liquid from burdock roots into nails, cuticles, and dry skin of the hands for 15 minutes will have a healing effect and improve appearance.
For lip care
The delicate skin of the lips is often exposed to negative environmental influences, for example, during winter frosts. Oily liquid from burdock will help soften and smooth lips and reduce pain.
Apply the oil directly with your fingertips to the entire surface of your lips 1-3 times a day.
Oil for combating dry skin and hair
The following recipes for dry hair are popular:
- Apply burdock oil along the entire length and ends of the hair, distributing it with a comb, and wrap with a warm bandage for 40 minutes.
- By 4 tbsp. l. Add burdock oil drop by drop of essential essences of chamomile, ylang-ylang and bey, apply to the ends of the hair.
- Prepare a simple composition of 2 tbsp. l. burdock oil, adding 10 capsules of vitamin A and E.
For dry skin:
- Mix nourishing face or body cream with a few drops of oil before application and apply as usual.
- Prepare the mixture by taking 1 tsp. burdock and chamomile oils, smear problem areas morning and evening.
Body skin care
Burdock oil is simply irreplaceable for the body. Many recipes have been developed based on it, to name a few:
- take a bath for half an hour, adding 70 grams (4.5 tbsp) of oil;
- 10 minutes before going to the shower, rub pure oil all over your body, then carry out the water procedure as usual;
- For 1/3 cup of burdock oil take: 1 tbsp. l. jojoba and 5 drops of neroli. Rub the warm mixture into the skin daily;
- mix 2 tsp. burdock and jojoba oils, 1 drop each of geranium and hop extract, 2 drops of fennel oil. Lubricate the breasts with the prepared mixture.
It is important to remember that pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use essential oils.
Burdock oil for weight loss
Not many people know that burdock oil can help with weight loss. Of course, you need to approach the issue comprehensively: follow a diet and exercise.
To get rid of cellulite, massaging the thighs with the following composition will help: 1 tbsp. l. burdock oil, 1 drop each of essential essence of lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus. Repeat every other day immediately after shower.
Wraps with burdock oil help to lose weight in problem areas and take care of the skin
Will help reduce the volume of the wrap:
- 2 tbsp. l. Mix ground cinnamon and red pepper with 3 tbsp. l. burdock oil.
- Heat in a water bath.
- Apply to problem areas and wrap with film for 30–40 minutes.
- If a burning sensation occurs, reduce the time.
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
Combining a weight loss massage with an aromatic remedy based on burdock oil:
- for 3 tbsp. l. burdock add 1 tsp. peach and 1 tbsp. l. shea butter;
- add 5 drops each of essential extracts of lemon, bergamot and grapefruit;
- Use the product warm.
Burdock oil for children
It is contraindicated for children to use burdock oil internally, because their digestive tract is not yet fully formed and easily reacts to various types of stimulation, that is, the oil can cause diarrhea.
But as a cosmetic product, burdock oil is ideal for a child. Just be sure to do an allergy test before first use, because the immune system of children is very sensitive.
Burdock oil is used to improve hair health and remove dried crusts from the scalp; for children, the procedure takes half an hour. To do this, rub the warm product into the skin and distribute along the length, then wrap it in a towel.
In newborns with acute diaper dermatitis, sores appear that take a long time to heal. This recipe will help you fight them:
- make a compress from a cotton pad soaked in oil;
- While the baby is sleeping, apply this compress to the open area with the wound;
- Ideally, the lotion should be on the skin for 20 minutes to soften the skin;
- Gently clean the treated area with a napkin.
Rashes and heat rashes in infants are treated with pure burdock oil, applying with fingertips and lightly rubbing.
Bathing in water with decoctions of medicinal plants and a few drops of burdock oil helps relieve irritation.
Due to the absence of contraindications, burdock oil is suitable for children from the first days of life
Cooking at home
Considering the numerous beneficial properties and uses for various purposes, cosmetologists advise making the product at home yourself. In this case, for 1 glass of unrefined sunflower oil (you can choose not only sunflower, but any other) you will need to take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped burdock root. In a small container, these components are mixed and heated in a water bath. The temperature should not be more than 50 degrees. The product should simmer in a water bath for about 1 hour.
After cooling, the liquid is not filtered, but poured into a glass container and left for 10-12 days. After this, it is put in the refrigerator and used if necessary.
