How to make burdock oil at home?

Burdock oil is obtained from the root of a burdock or, as it is also called, burdock. The product is extremely popular and can be found at any pharmacy or cosmetic supermarket.

But much more valuable is oil cooked with your own hands. You will be 100% sure of its naturalness, plus such a product contains more useful components.

To make burdock oil at home, you will need burdock root and an oil base.

As for the root, it can be dry or fresh. For the manufacture of oily liquid, the underground part of the plant, collected during the periods from April to May and from August to November, is suitable. That is, in those months when the plant does not bloom, and all the nutrients are concentrated in the root.

Use large, fleshy roots with a thickness of 3 to 5 cm. It is important to collect them from a young plant, as it is more juicy and saturated with valuable elements, unlike two-year-olds.

If you plan to cook a product from fresh root, then know that it should be used immediately after collection. It is not recommended to store it for a long time.

After you have collected the raw materials, prepare them for cooking:

• take the spine and select the most fleshy part from it;
• remove leaves and shoots;
• thoroughly rinse the root with water with a brush to remove soil and other dirt;
• let it dry;
• cut off rotten, damaged parts.

Dry root is stored for a long time, but it is harvested in advance.To properly dry the burdock root, take a peeled, prepared raw material, cut it lengthwise into several parts, spread it on a material that passes air well. You can hang the roots.

Dry the raw materials in a dry and warm place, near a battery or oven. Or place it directly in the stove, heated to 45 °. It is also allowed to use electric dryers. If the root is dried correctly, it will break easily. Such a product has a light pleasant aroma, and the taste is slightly sweet. Store it for 2 to 3 years in a dry, tightly closed container.

But if you still prefer to use fresh root at any time, freeze it. To do this, fold the crushed raw materials in hermetically sealed bags and place in the freezer. Pre-roots must go through all stages of cleaning.

You need to defrost such a product in a natural way without pouring water. This will prevent the destruction of important elements.

As an oil base, olive, sunflower, sesame, almond and other cosmetic oils are used.

As for the production product, it uses mineral oil. This is an oil refining product, but it is harmless to the body. Among its beneficial qualities, hydration of the dermis is distinguished. It does not carry other valuable properties in itself, unlike natural oils.

Making burdock oil at home is not a big deal.

To prepare burdock oil, you need dry root and oil to your taste in a ratio of 1: 2, respectively:

• the root is crushed to a size of 5 mm;
• in a glass container, the crushed root is poured with oil;
• tightly close and insist in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking it slightly every day;
• after the expiration of the period, the product must be filtered.

From fresh root:

• 3 tbsp. l chopped root pour 1 cup oil;
• mix thoroughly and insist a day;
• then boil over low heat for 30 minutes;
• cool and strain.

In addition to the main ingredients, to obtain a burdock use additional components:

• dried burdock root - 200 g;
• base oil - 200 ml;
• essential oil (cloves, bergamot) - 2-3 drops.

Grind the root and add oil. Hold in a water bath for 50 minutes, and then put in a dark place for 8 days. Strain before use.

Burdock leaves are also suitable for obtaining burdock products. To do this, they are carefully crushed, preferably with a blender, and filled with oil: 100 g of leaves are needed per 200 ml of liquid. The mixture is insisted for 2 days. Then squeeze and boil 25 minutes on low heat. Filter.

Pour the finished oil into a glass vessel with a tight lid. Store it in a cool and dark place for no more than a year. An indicator of low-quality products is a change in smell and the appearance of bitterness.

See another recipe for burdock oil.

The effectiveness of the oil is ensured by its composition. It has in its composition many vitamins: A, E, C, PP. Of the organic acids, oleic, linoleic, ricinoleic, palmitic and stearic acids are present. Minerals are represented by iron, zinc and manganese. As well as burdock oil contains flavanoids, inulin and protein compounds.

Such a rich nutritional composition enables the product to exhibit many healing properties. First of all, burdock oil is used to restore hair.

It helps strengthen the hair follicles and prevents hair loss. It enhances blood circulation in the affected area and intensifies hair growth. In addition, it restores the structure of the hair, promotes the synthesis of epidermal cells. It nourishes and moisturizes curls well.

Thanks to this effect, the oil can cope with many problems.It increases the density of the hair, helps get rid of the cut ends. Makes curly hair more obedient, giving them the right direction.

The oil product prevents the premature appearance of gray hair, eliminates dandruff and protects against baldness. Perfectly restores hair after exposure to paint, thermal damage, wind and salt water.

Oil is used to activate eyelash growth. Adding the product to cosmetics for hands, face and body, it thoroughly moisturizes the skin and relieves dryness and peeling.

To improve the quality of eyelashes, apply burdock to their growth area. To do this, use the help of a brush, you can take it from an old carcass. Make sure that no liquid gets into your eyes.

For hair, oil is recommended to be used no more than 2 times in 7 days for a month and a half. After that, pause.

To make your hair strong, thick and silky, use some rules for applying burdock oil product.

If you use the product in its pure form, distribute it along the entire length of dry or slightly moistened hair. To do this, massage the product into the roots, and then go below. Use slightly warmed oil. Leave it for 1 hour, put a shower cap or bag on your hair to create a greenhouse effect. Then rinse off.

To wash off the oil correctly, apply shampoo to dry hair. Foam it and rinse. You may need to do the procedure several times until the oily plaque is completely removed. To get rid of dandruff, the product is rubbed into the scalp.

To improve the condition of your hair and skin, various variations of the use of burdock oil have been invented.

1. Mask for the face. Combine 5 g of chopped parsley leaves, aloe juice - 10 ml, 3-5 drops of oil. Put the mixture on your face, soak for half an hour, rinse.
2. Mask against oily hair. 1 tbsp. tablespoon of oil + 1/4 part of grapefruit pulp + 5 drops of lemon oil + 10 drops of grape seed oil. The resulting mass should be massaged in the scalp, rinse with shampoo after half an hour.
3. Mask against excessive hair loss. About 30 g of warm oil is combined with red pepper (on the tip of a teaspoon). Rubbed into the hair growth zone, put on a bag. The composition is kept up to half an hour, but if you feel an active burning sensation, wash it off earlier. Thanks to the pepper component, blood circulation of the scalp and the restoration of its cells are enhanced.
4. For the beauty and health of hair. In heated oil (1 tbsp.spoon) add vitamins A and E, 5 ml each. Apply to hair. Wash off after 1 hour.

Almost all procedures with burdock oil require the use of a warm agent. To properly heat it, you can put the required amount in a bowl and put on fire for just a couple of seconds. Its temperature should not be higher than 40 ° C.

Another way of heating is a water bath. Take 2 containers: one larger, one smaller. Pour water into a large and boil, then reduce the heat. But the liquid should continue to bubble slightly.

Place the required amount of oil in a smaller container and insert it into a large bowl. The oil will heat up gradually and evenly.