Medicinal properties and use of cotton in folk medicine

Cotton is considered one of the most important crops. The plant is the basis for cotton production. Valuable fiber is essential for the creation of fabrics, cotton wool and threads. The properties of cotton contribute to its use in the field of traditional medicine. Annual also belongs to honey plants.

What it looks like and where it grows

The culture is thermophilic. Suitable for cultivation are exclusively southern regions with sufficient sunshine, no frost, moderate rainfall. Cotton plants prefer subtropical and tropical climatic zones. It is grown on the territory:

• Central Asia;
• The North Caucasus;
• Uzbekistan;
• Kazakhstan;
• Georgia.

The botanical genus belongs to the Malvov family. It includes over 50 species. The plants used to produce cotton are predominantly annuals. Their height does not exceed 2 m. The stem is rather branched. The root can be up to 3 m long.

The leaves on cotton bushes are arranged alternately and are attached with long stalks. The plates are shaped like maple. Numerous flowers are yellow. After their withering, the fruit is formed. It represents an oval or rounded box with seeds. As they ripen, the fruit is revealed. The content looks like pulp with seeds. It is cotton that includes two types of hairs:

• long and fluffy;
• short and hairy.

In the field of agriculture, the following types of crops are used:

• grassy;
• Indo-Chinese;
• Peruvian;
• ordinary.

Cotton cultivation is believed to have begun approximately 7,000 years ago

Chemical composition

Raw materials are actively used in both traditional and folk medicine. This is due to the unique composition of cotton. Fiber is rich in the following components:

• proteins and fats;
• wax;
• cellulose.

Seeds are the source of:

• pectins;
• sterols;
• phosphatides;
• starch;
• phytin;
• vitamins B2 and B6;
• retinol;
• tocopherol;
• acids, in particular folic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, oleic.

The leaves are rich in:

• tannins;
• ascorbic, citric and malic acids;
• pectins;
• pigments;
• sterols;
• flavonoids;
• polyhydric alcohol.

Roots include:

• ascorbic and salicylic acids;
• tannins and phenolic substances;
• betaine.

The culture is a honey plant. Cotton honey has unique characteristics. It has an unusual odor and milky taste. It is noteworthy that fresh honey is almost transparent. Gradually, the beekeeping product becomes creamy. After crystallization, the nectar resembles butter in structure.

Useful properties of cotton

The rich composition of raw materials determines its use for medicinal purposes. Using different parts of cotton produces the following types of effects:

• antiviral;
• antineoplastic;
• wound healing;
• hemostatic;
• antioxidant;
• regenerating.

Cotton honey is recommended for use in the following cases:

• ARVI;
• decreased immunity;
• tonsillitis and tonsillitis;
• cough;
• diseases of the urogenital sphere, for example, cystitis.

The healing plant helps cleanse the blood from harmful cholesterol. Its use is to prevent the development of atherosclerosis. Cotton plant can be used to treat skin conditions such as herpes and burns. Raw materials allow you to normalize pressure, as well as strengthen the vascular wall.

Against the background of therapy with an annual, one can expect the elimination of hypovitaminosis E. With the help of cotton, cell metabolism can be restored, the menstrual cycle normalized, and the symptoms of menopause can be alleviated. Raw materials are effective for infertility.

Cooking methods

For medicinal purposes, the following parts of the plant are used:

• bark;
• leaves;
• seeds.

Raw materials are the basis for the manufacture of decoctions and infusions. The seeds are used to make oil. You can get it at your regular pharmacy. The oil solution is used to treat various pathologies.

Cottonseed oil contributes to:

• increasing the elasticity of blood vessels;
• strengthening the immune system;
• improving the functioning of the respiratory system.

Cotton application

The medicinal plant is popular in the field of traditional medicine. Medicinal raw materials are used to make drugs for internal use. Cotton oil has a good effect.

With herpesvirus infection

Relapses of the disease appear due to weakened immunity. To eliminate symptoms, you can use a decoction, including:

• 1 tsp root;
• 1 tbsp. boiling water.

The tool is easy to prepare:

1. Raw materials are poured with boiling water.
2. The composition is simmered over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Before use, the drug is filtered.

A decoction of cotton roots is taken 70 ml three times a day

Prevention of atherosclerosis

To cleanse blood vessels from cholesterol, a decoction is made and used, including:

• chopped bark - 1 tbsp. l .;
• boiling water - 200 g.

The tool is prepared as follows:

1. The raw materials must be poured with boiling water.
2. The drug should be boiled for half an hour.
3. Strain before use.

A decoction of cotton bark is drunk in the morning, as well as in the evening, 50 g each for two months

With irregular periods

To normalize the cycle, an infusion is prescribed, including:

• cotton roots - 1 tsp;
• boiling water - 0.5 l.

To prepare a potion, you need:

1. Pour boiling water over medicinal raw materials.
2. Insist the remedy for two hours.
3. Strain the resulting composition.

Infusion of cotton roots is recommended to drink 70 ml three times a day

From cough

Cottonseed oil has an expectorant effect. To eliminate cough, a composition is prepared that includes several components. The product contains:

• pharmacy sage - 1 tsp;
• milk - 1 tbsp.;
• cotton oil - 3 drops.

The drug is prepared in accordance with the instructions:

1. Raw sage is poured with milk.
2. The composition is boiled for two minutes.
3. Then add oil to the product, cool.

A decoction based on cotton is drunk with honey four times a day

With infertility

Medicinal raw materials help restore reproductive function. For primary and secondary infertility, you can use a tincture, which is made from the following components:

• vodka - 1 l;
• dried bark - 1 kg.

The preparation of an alcohol solution includes the following steps:

1. Medicinal raw materials are poured with vodka.
2. The agent is infused until a cloudy composition is obtained, characterized by a reddish tint.
3. Before use, sugar is added to the drug and water is added.

Cotton bark tincture is taken for three months

Contraindications

Usually, the medicinal plant does not cause allergic reactions. There are no contraindications to the use of products made from cotton.Decoctions and infusions are drunk with caution during pregnancy. Some of the components that make up the parts of the annual have abortive properties. Oil is not used for individual intolerance.

Conclusion

The medicinal properties of cotton have been proven by scientific research. All parts of the plant have healing qualities due to their unique composition. Raw materials are used not only for medical purposes. Cotton is widely used in agriculture and industry.