The thistle's generic name, Carduus, comes from the ancient Latin name used for thorny plants.
The Russian botanical name of the genus comes from the name of thorny weeds belonging to the species: Cardus, Arctium, Cirsium.
Pharmacy name: milk thistle fruit - Cardui mariae fructus.
The name translates as "frightening devils." Another plant is called: prickly burdock, prickly prickly, prickly thistle, Maryin Tatarnik, bluehead, prickly prickly, milk thistle, silver tartar, thistle, prickly thistle, prickly tartar.
There are approximately 120 varieties of this plant: sea thistle, prickly, drooping, curly, artichoke (giant), Termer's thistle, milk thistle (spotted thistle) and others. But all varieties have similar features, so the nominal meaning of the term "thistle" allows us to generalize all types of this plant.
Latin name: Carduus nutans L. or Silybum marianum. Belongs to the family Asteraceae (Asteraceae).
One type of thistle (milk thistle) can be planted by yourself. Seeds are planted either in early spring or in winter.

Features

Thistle is a herbaceous perennial plant with prickly, stiff, sessile or short-leaved leaves. Thistle thorns cover flower baskets and leaves. The spines are sharp and long. And only the petals are fluffy and delicate, pointed in shape.
The stem of the plant is thick, erect and branched in the upper part. Thistles can reach up to two meters in height. Flowers of a bright purple hue, in prickly baskets. Baskets are mostly solitary, or there are several on the upper parts of the branches and stem.

Habitat

This plant is native to Central and Western Europe. In addition, it can be seen in the fields of Asia and the United States. Basically, thistle grows in garbage dumps, along roads, dry meadows.

Chemical composition

The active substances of the plant are: glycolic, oxalic, malonic, malic, citric acids, a certain amount of tannin, essential oil, saponins. In addition, there are: bioflavonoids and flavolignan silymarin.

Medicinal and beneficial properties

Leafy shoots and flower baskets are used for treatment. Medicines have a cardiotonic effect on the body, increase diuresis and blood pressure, constrict peripheral vessels, and increase the strength of heart contractions.
Also, thistle preparations have some bactericidal effect on the body, increase the tone of smooth muscles. This plant has the following properties: hemostatic, soaked, anticonvulsant, antidepressant.
This plant also has other beneficial properties. This plant has a positive effect on memory, strengthening it, and allows you to cope with neuroses. It is prescribed for liver disorders and coughs in children.

Application

In folk medicine, the plant is used for hemorrhoids, malignant tumors. In the form of a decoction, it is used to treat malignant tumors and purulent wounds, to treat tetanus.
Preparations based on this plant are prescribed for pulmonary tuberculosis, diseases of the joints and heart, diseases of the female genital organs, and menstrual irregularities.
The plant can be used to treat such diseases: cystitis, urethritis, edema, colds, bronchial asthma, laryngitis.
With toxic liver damage, with jaundice and hepatitis, the plant has a positive effect. In addition, thistle allows you to remove bile.

Collection and preparation

Thistles are harvested in June-August. The rhizome (pharmaceutical raw materials) is mined in spring and autumn. It is dug up and dried in the air, before being divided into two halves.
Tartar grass is used for medicinal purposes. It is cut with sickles or knives during flowering. Dry either in rooms with good ventilation or in the shade, laying out a layer of 5-7 cm on a litter.

Contraindications

According to studies, thistle and medicines with this plant do not have side effects on the human body during long-term use, as they are of low toxicity. In large doses, medicines with thistles have a depressing effect, in small doses they are stimulating. No side effects have been recorded with the use of thistle and preparations based on it.

Recipes

• Decoction recipe: 1 tbsp. l. dry crushed inflorescences are placed in a bowl, pour 1 tbsp. water, boil for several minutes, insist an hour, filter, use 3-4 hours a day for half a glass from neuroses and insomnia.
• The recipe for a decoction of the roots: the roots of the tartar are crushed, take 1 tbsp. l. raw materials, pour 300 ml of water, bring to a boil, boil for 8-10 minutes, filter. Use 0.5 tbsp. 3-4 times a day for the treatment of bronchitis.

Herbaceous plant spotted milk thistle, or as it is also called - Mary's thistle, is found in almost the entire territory of the CIS countries. Its beneficial properties have long been known among traditional healers, and it is officially recognized by traditional medicine as a unique remedy for the treatment of diseases of the liver and gallbladder.

Chemical composition

The chemical composition of milk thistle is truly unique. Especially, it is necessary to highlight the presence of flavolignans in its seeds. These substances are hepatoprotectors that are able to improve metabolic processes in the liver, protect against irritating factors and contribute to the rapid recovery of functions in case of damage, including after diseases of various etiologies.

Silybin is isolated from the flavolignans present in milk thistle. It is he who has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. It helps the rapid processing of protein in the liver, prevents cell destruction and removes heavy metals and radionuclides.

Another isolated flavolignan is silymarin. It is extremely rare in nature. Studies have proven its effectiveness against the emergence and spread of cancer cells. It is able to slow down and even eliminate the penetration of heavy poisons into the cells.

The seed oil of this plant contains a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These include oleic, linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic. After pressing milk thistle oil, cake remains, or in other words, meal, which is very important for the production of medicines, since it contains vitamins of groups B, E, K and carotenoids. Contains macro and micro elements, including almost the entire periodic table, and flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, resins, histamine, thiamine, fiber, essential oils and resins.

The use of milk thistle in various forms is recommended by experts from both traditional and alternative medicine, since the components that make up the plant have a beneficial effect on the body and help with serious diseases.

Milk thistle oil is used for mechanical and allergic skin lesions. It is prescribed for severe external purulent infections and for bedsores. It is recommended to take with problems with the gastrointestinal tract and diseases of the liver and gallbladder.

In composition, milk thistle oil is close to the chemical composition of sunflower oil. On its basis, creams and other cosmetic products with a moisturizing, healing and regenerative effect are produced.

The meal of the plant contains a huge amount of fiber. It is used as a cleanser for problems with the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for problems with the cardiovascular system, since it is the high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids that affects lipid metabolism. Schroth removes toxins and “bad” cholesterol. It has a beneficial effect on all metabolic processes.

Milk thistle in any dosage form used is capable of:

• Improve metabolism;
• Help in the restoration and regeneration of liver cells;
• Normalize the work of the gallbladder, facilitates the outflow of bile;
• Improve the digestive system and eliminate gastrointestinal diseases;
• Strengthen the walls of blood vessels and;
• Remove radionuclides and heavy metals;
• Prevent the development and spread of cancer;
• Improve digestion and help in the fight against excess weight;
• Normalize sugar levels and other manifestations of diabetes;
• and strengthen blood vessels;
• Eliminate skin diseases.

Traditional medicine recognized milk thistle as an effective medicinal herb in the 1970s. Comprehensive studies have been carried out, which have led to the creation of several preparations based on milk thistle. Basically, official drugs are aimed at treating pathologies of the liver, gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract. Popular drugs include: "Legalon", "Leprotek", "Geparsil", "Silibor", "Siliverin", "Silimarol" and others - are used for both chronic and infectious diseases. They are included in complex therapy in the treatment of alcohol and drug addictions.

In 2002, WHO included milk thistle meal in the list of official hepatoprotective drugs.

Due to the choleretic effect, milk thistle products are recommended for cholecystitis, gallstones and inflammation in the spleen. It is also used for problems of the genitourinary system - eliminates inflammation, infections, removes stones and sand from the kidneys.

Milk thistle preparation used as an antidote by injection. It is able to destroy deadly poisons and neutralize the toxic effects or effects of poisoning. Based on these properties, the plant is recommended to be taken by patients with oncological problems and, in particular, those who have undergone chemotherapy to eliminate its negative effects.

Dermatologists prescribe ointments and creams based on milk thistle, with dermatoses of various etiologies, acne and lichen. Reduces the manifestations of vitiligo and helps with allergic rashes. Eliminates inflammation, itching, softens and promotes skin regeneration.

Milk thistle comes in a variety of forms. In the form of tablets and capsules, phyto-collection, powder (meal), tea, tincture, syrup, injections. May be part of other drugs. Seeds are sold separately.

ethnoscience uses this plant much more widely. Decoctions, infusions and alcohol tinctures, teas, etc. are made from it. All parts of the plant are used, including leaves and roots.

The plant is used for such ailments as:

• Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and salt deposition;
• Diseases of the hematopoietic system (for example, anemia);
• Problems of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Problems of the liver, gallbladder and spleen;
• convulsions;
• Infections and inflammation of the genitourinary system;
• Diabetes;
• Fractures and injuries (as a fast healing and regenerative agent);
• Varicose veins;
• Diseases of the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc.);
• ARI and SARS, etc.

Milk thistle meal is a yellow-brown husk left after the processing of seeds and cake during oil extraction by extraction. That is, high temperatures and organic solvents are used to process the remaining cake, after which the meal remains. It contains a huge amount of fiber, flavolignans, oil residues (up to 3%), macro and microelements.

The release form is a bag of powder, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. It is used in the treatment of diseases as a dietary supplement, as well as in cooking as a food additive, and in cosmetology as peeling.

Oil

Oil from milk thistle is extracted by cold pressing and the resulting products are used for the production of encapsulated drugs, and by extraction during the secondary processing of cake. The oil obtained in this way is already sent to pharmacies and stores in the form we are used to.

As already mentioned, milk thistle oil has a strengthening and regenerating effect on liver cells. Eliminates toxic elements and substances that enter the body. It activates metabolic processes, helps in the fight against excess weight, has a positive effect on reproductive function, etc.

The oil has properties such as:

• Hemostatic;
• Hepatoprotective;
• Antitoxic;
• Antioxidant;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Antiseptic.

extracts

Medicines are made from the dry extract of milk thistle. It is obtained from the fruits of the plant, extracting with 80% ethyl alcohol. It is then evaporated to a thick mass, fatty oils are removed with a chemical solution of carbon tetrachloride, evaporated to dryness and an extract is obtained. At home, it can be used in the form of tea, decoction, juice, tincture and powder.

To prepare milk thistle tea, you need 1 tsp. seeds pour 250 ml of boiling water and leave for 5-10 minutes. Tea can be mixed with any other medicinal herbs.

For alcohol tincture You will need a freshly harvested plant. It should be crushed and poured with vodka in a ratio of 1:5. Infuse and store in a dark, cool place, closed. For each specific disease, prescriptions usually indicate the number of days for the medicine to infuse. It can vary from a few days to several months. After the medicine has been infused, it is filtered.

To obtain juice, take fresh leaves of the plant and pass through a juicer. If this is not possible, then through a meat grinder or grind with a blender and squeeze through several layers of gauze. Keep the juice in the refrigerator for several days. Some recipes recommend adding 25 ml of alcohol to 500 ml of juice.

Decoctions prepared from seeds and rhizomes. For a decoction of seeds, 30 g of the seed should be ground into powder and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. In a water bath, evaporate the water by half and strain.

For a decoction of rhizomes, take 1 tbsp. raw materials and pour 250 ml of boiling water. Half of the water is evaporated in a water bath and filtered. Then add water to the original volume.

Powder obtained by grinding the seeds of the plant in a blender or in any other way. Also, they are consumed without processing. Usually no more than 2 tbsp. in a day.

Milk thistle recipes

Milk thistle is used not only for the treatment of diseases, but also applicable in other areas. It is used in cooking, flour is made from it and meal is used to prepare various dishes. Milk thistle is also used to make delicious honey. In cosmetology, various cosmetics are produced on its basis and used in aromatherapy.

There are a huge number of recipes for the use of milk thistle, but, of course, all of them are associated with its unique medicinal properties. The list of diseases in which the plant is used in various forms is incredibly long. Can be used both externally and internally. There are some interesting and simple recipes that anyone can use:

• If you are going to a holiday where you will drink alcohol, then you can drink 1 tbsp before going out. milk thistle meal, which will eliminate the negative effects of alcohol;
• To improve metabolism, take meal half an hour before breakfast, 1 tsp;
• To improve the functioning of the liver and cleanse the blood, take meal at bedtime, 1 tsp;
• You can eat salads with the addition of fresh milk thistle leaves, pre-treated for thorns. Such a salad will improve the gastrointestinal tract and the pancreas;
• Baths with the addition of a decoction of the plant improve the quality of the skin, relieve inflammation and fortify the dermis.

With intoxication

Milk thistle helps with intoxication of various etiologies. It is prescribed in complex therapy for alcohol and drug addiction, in case of poisoning with medicines or food. It acts as an antidote even with the strongest poisoning with poisons, for example, pale grebe. With caution, the doctor may prescribe to a pregnant woman with severe toxicosis. As a prophylaxis, milk thistle is drunk by people associated with chemical, radioactive production, as well as those living in environmentally polluted areas.

For preventive cleansing the body of toxins apply the following recipe: 0.5 tbsp. kefir dissolve 1 tbsp. meal and drink in the morning every day for half an hour before meals. The course is 1 month.

For mushroom poisoning you need a powder from crushed seeds in a coffee grinder or meal to take 1.tsp. 5 times a day until complete recovery. If the poisoning is severe, then you should take 7-8 times 1 des.l.

For liver ailments

To date, milk thistle is the most effective natural preparation for cleansing and restoring liver function. Moreover, it is used for serious serious diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis of any degree, as well as chronic pathologies.

Liver Recovery Recipe simple: you need to take milk thistle powder from crushed seeds, 1 tsp. half an hour before meals 3 r. in a day. The fourth dose should be taken between 1 and 3 am and washed down with a decoction of burdock, as at this time the liver is most active. The result will be noticeable in a few days.

You can refer to the recipe for milk thistle and pumpkin seed oils: for this you will need to mix 200 ml of plant oil, 100 ml of pumpkin seed oil and 5 drops of peppermint essential oil. Use 3 r per day, 1 dessert spoon 30 minutes before meals. The course is designed for 1 month.

With diabetes

Milk thistle contains some micronutrients that are able to regulate the production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas, which is involved in the breakdown and regulation of blood sugar. Studies have shown that this plant affects not only the work of the pancreas, but also the liver, helping with diabetes in the early stages.

The fact is that the liver produces leukogen - the substance is converted into glucose, and milk thistle regulates the balance between the work of insulin, the production of leukogen and the energy metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. The oil of this plant is used in diabetes as a natural sweetener. With its use, the level of sugar in the blood drops significantly. Of course, milk thistle is not a panacea for diabetes, but it can make life easier for patients or prevent this disease.

For the prevention of diabetes required: 2 tbsp. grind the seeds of the plant into flour and take 1 des.l. four times a day for half an hour before meals. The course is 1 month. After its passage, a break of two weeks is required and then another course follows.

For skin diseases

Milk thistle is used externally for a range of skin conditions, including allergic rashes, acne, burns and frostbite, wounds, and other damage to the dermis. Moreover, the plant perfectly fights infections and eliminates inflammatory processes, including purulent ones.

For burns and purulent wounds compresses are usually used. To do this, treat the site of damage to the skin with an antiseptic preparation and then apply a gauze compress dipped in milk thistle oil. It takes 1-2 days to keep the compress under the bandage. Carry out treatment until complete healing.

With mild mechanical damage to the skin fresh leaves of the plant are used. To do this, it is necessary to cut the thorns from the leaves, grind them into gruel, roll them into a gauze compress and apply to the wound. Usually, the wounds heal on the second or third day.

For allergic rash the following medicine from milk thistle helps:

• 3 art. l. crushed plant seeds;
• 3 cups of hot water;
• Pour and cook until the water boils by 50%;
• Strain and drink 1 tbsp. l. each hour.

For weight loss

Overweight problems arise for many reasons. Among them are accumulated toxins in the liver, diabetes mellitus, an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle that leads to metabolic disorders, etc.

Milk thistle is used as a multi-profile remedy for weight loss. Its advantages lie in the fact that it acts as an enterosorbent, cleansing the body of toxins, improves and speeds up metabolism, does not cause allergic reactions, and regulates the digestive tract.

In an integrated approach in the fight against excess weight, they use meal and milk thistle oil. Schrot, cleansing the kidneys and liver of radionuclides and heavy metals and having a diuretic and laxative effect, perfectly helps to get rid of extra pounds. The result can be observed both after two weeks of taking the meal, and after a few months. It all depends on body weight and individual characteristics of the assimilation of this product. Usually take 1 tsp. powder 3 times a day.

Milk thistle oil removes cholesterol plaques, stimulates fat metabolism, which has a positive effect on weight loss. Take 1 tbsp. 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals and drink 150 ml of warm water. You can replace them with oil in salads, which is also effective.

You can also turn to milk thistle tea. For this you need 1 tsp. seeds pour 250 ml of boiling water. Leave for half an hour and strain. Drink hot in small sips of half a glass twice a day. Mint or linden can be added to such tea.

Application in cosmetology

Milk thistle is widely used in cosmetology. Based on its oil extract, skin and hair care products are made, as it contains a complex of vitamins and minerals.

These tools can work in the following ways:

• Remove inflammation;
• Accelerate the process of wound healing;
• Moisturize the skin and smooth wrinkles;
• Improve complexion and get rid of age spots;
• Reduce exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Milk thistle products for cosmetic purposes are suitable for any type of skin and do not have allergic reactions, with the exception of individual intolerance.

Milk thistle oil is rich in “beauty vitamins” E, A, D, F, K:

• A - improves the quality of the skin, giving it firmness and elasticity;
• E - moisturizes the skin;
• F - promotes cell regeneration and tightens pores;
• D - accelerates the absorption of calcium and magnesium, improves complexion;
• K - normalizes blood circulation and acts as an anti-inflammatory.

Now there are many cosmetic products based on milk thistle, and it is quite affordable. But, you can use the oil extract alone at home, both in pure form and mixed with any other oils. Based on it, homemade cosmetics, creams, tonics, lotions, masks and applications are made.

To prepare face mask mix 2 tbsp. milk thistle oil and 1 tbsp. oil extract of black cumin. Moisten a gauze pad and apply on the face for half an hour. This mask eliminates inflammation, irritation and rashes. Good for acne. Can be used twice a day.

milk thistle to get rid of age spots used like this: follows 4 tbsp. milk thistle oil extract mixed with 1 tsp. tea tree oils. Apply the resulting mixture to problem areas 2 times a day. The result will be visible in two weeks. During this period, it is not advisable to be in the sun.

Milk thistle oil extract is very effective for hair, as it moisturizes, nourishes and gives a healthy shine. Strengthens hair follicles and prevents premature hair loss.

The oil can be purchased at any of the pharmacies and used in its pure form or prepared on its basis. universal firming mask. For this, 3 tbsp. base oil mixed with 0.5 tsp. tea tree oil extract. Warm up in a water bath and apply for half an hour along the entire length of the hair, including the scalp. Wash off with shampoo.

Contraindications and harm

Milk thistle, like any medicinal plant and all dosage forms derived from it, have their own contraindications. In any case, you should always consult your doctor.

Contraindications include:

• The presence of mental illness and disorders associated with the nervous system;
• With chronic exacerbations of any disease;
• The presence of an increased concentration of phosphorus and calcium;
• Perinatal period and lactation period;
• Children up to 3 years old.

Thistle is a bright representative of Compositae with pink-purple blooms. Its distinguishing feature is the inflorescences, surrounded by leaves with prickly tips along the edge. Thistle at different times was credited with magical properties. For example, today in rural areas, many are wary of people growing this plant on the site. It, according to legend, settles in those places where evil spirits are.

Thistle, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which are described in this article, is designed to fight devils, from where, in fact, its name comes from. It was hung over the front doors so that evil spirits could not get into the house. The flower of this plant was often plucked and carried with them, trying to protect themselves from damage and the evil eye.

Thistle (useful properties and contraindications are described below) grows on roadsides and meadows. At the moment, there are about 100 species, among which the most common are termera, curly, prickly, small-headed and drooping. In traditional medicine, the leaves, stems, roots and flowers of this plant are used. Its greens are harvested throughout the summer, and rhizomes are dug up in autumn and spring to get the maximum benefit from the plant.

In this article, we will learn what thistle is. Properties, uses and contraindications, as well as the magical properties of this plant, will also be considered below.

Active substances

Thistle contains in its composition a large number of active substances: silymarin, bioflavonoids, saponins, essential oil, traces of alkaloids, tannin, oxalic, malic, malonic, glycolic and citric acids.

Thistle has a variety of useful properties and contraindications, which depends on the chemical composition of the plant. It contains natural proteins, other macro- and microelements. In addition, the thistle belongs to the honey plants. Collecting pollen from flowers, bees process it into honey, bee bread or propolis, which have amazing properties for maintaining human immunity.

Thistle: description, medicinal properties, application

The plant is used by folk healers on its own, as well as in collections with various medicinal herbs. This weed strengthens memory, helps to cope with neuroses that have arisen, helps with liver diseases, and also improves blood circulation. With the help of the plant, cough can also be cured in children.

The main indications for taking thistles are diseases of the female genital organs, pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as diseases of the joints and heart. The plant has anticonvulsant and antidepressant activity, diuretic effect.

In addition, the fresh juice of the plant is widely used for boils and open wounds, while a decoction of its roots is used to treat cancer. Healers use it to treat babies for fear. There is information that it can cure anthrax, as well as improve sexual activity in young people. The plant fights the following ailments:

• colds;
• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• hemorrhoids;
• edema of various origins;
• cough;
• bronchial asthma;
• a cold;
• laryngitis.

The plant also has a positive effect on the body with hepatitis, jaundice and toxic liver damage, helps to remove bile.

Usage

The plant treats insomnia, for which they use a decoction of their dried flowers. It is simple and easy to prepare, it is enough to brew a tablespoon of raw materials in 200 g of water, boil, and then set aside for an hour. Next, you need to take every day 100 grams up to 4 times a day.

In the treatment of tetanus, rheumatism, gout, diseases of the bladder and kidneys, freshly squeezed juice of the leaves of the plant is used, a teaspoon per day.

The beneficial properties of the oil are used as a wound healing and anti-burn agent. It is extracted from a young plant, which is also used to cleanse the liver.

Use in gynecology

It is also good to use herb thistle to restore the functions of the human endocrine system. Due to vitamin E, which milk thistle is very rich in, all inflammatory processes are perfectly removed - this allows you to create fast and erosion.

The use of herbs in cosmetology

Milk thistle herb, enriched with a whole complex of vitamins and minerals, has found application as an effective cosmetic product. Plant oil, acting favorably on the skin, can cause the following actions:

• helps wound healing;
• relieves inflammation;
• rejuvenates and regenerates tissues;
• smoothes wrinkles;
• moisturizes the skin;
• improves skin color;
• accelerates microcirculation;
• increases the protective functions of the skin (for example, with frostbite, the negative effects of the sun's rays, chapping).

In addition, the medicinal properties of thistle help in the treatment of:

• allergic reaction of the skin;
• acne;
• burns;
• dermatitis;
• vitiligo;
• eczema;
• psoriasis.

Frequent use of milk thistle oil improves the overall condition of the skin, thereby prolonging beauty, youth and health.

Application in urology

It should be noted that thistle, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which we consider in this article, is also consumed in the form of tea. It contains vitamin K, necessary for normal functioning. Tea has antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. The effect of using this tea is as follows:

• eliminates the inflammatory process;
• removes stones from the kidneys;
• protects against the negative effects of toxins;
• normalizes the work of the kidneys.

With pyelonephritis and inflammation of the bladder, it is used as an effective disinfectant.

Contraindications

Thistle has a variety of medicinal properties and contraindications. About the cases in which it is used, we have already talked. Now let's find out which plant has contraindications.

Before using funds based on it, you should consult a doctor. Individual intolerance to some constituent elements of thistle may appear. When used in small doses, the plant is able to have an exciting effect on the central nervous system, and a depressant effect in large doses. In the presence of diseases, including appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis or hepatic colic, plant-based preparations should be taken with caution.

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Plum - well, who does not know her ?! She is loved by many gardeners. And all because it has an impressive list of varieties, surprises with excellent harvests, pleases with its variety in terms of ripening and a huge choice of color, shape and taste of fruits. Yes, somewhere she feels better, somewhere worse, but almost no summer resident refuses to grow her on her plot. Today it can be found not only in the south, in the middle lane, but also in the Urals, in Siberia.

Many ornamental and fruit crops, except for drought-resistant ones, suffer from the scorching sun, and conifers in the winter-spring period - from the sun's rays, enhanced by the reflection from the snow. In this article we will talk about a unique preparation for protecting plants from sunburn and drought - Sunshet Agrosuccess. The problem is relevant for most regions of Russia. In February and early March, the sun's rays become more active, and the plants are not yet ready for new conditions.

“Each vegetable has its own time”, and each plant has its own optimal time for planting. Anyone who has experienced planting is well aware that the hot season for planting is spring and autumn. This is due to several factors: in spring, the plants have not yet started to grow rapidly, there is no sweltering heat, and precipitation often falls. However, no matter how hard we try, circumstances often develop in such a way that landings have to be carried out at the very height of summer.

Chili con carne in Spanish means chili with meat. This is a Texan and Mexican dish whose main ingredients are chili peppers and minced beef. In addition to the main products, there are onions, carrots, tomatoes, and beans. This red lentil chili recipe is delicious! The dish is fiery, burning, very satisfying and amazingly tasty! You can cook a large pot, arrange in containers and freeze - a whole week will be a delicious dinner.

Cucumber is one of the most beloved garden crops of our summer residents. However, not all and not always gardeners manage to get a really good harvest. And although growing cucumbers requires regular attention and care, there is a little secret that will significantly increase their yield. It's about pinching cucumbers. Why, how and when to pinch cucumbers, we will tell in the article. An important point in the cultivation of cucumbers is their formation, or type of growth.