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Research work
« Is burdock a weed or a valuable plant? »
made by:
Podolskaya Alena
the 3d form
the supervisor:
Korolkova A.
Saratov 2025
Introduction……………………………………………………………….. 3
Chapter 1.
1.1. Relevance and problems of the study……………………………..........…..4
1.2. Is burdock a weed or a valuable plant? .…………………………...………6
1.3. Medicinal properties of........................................................……………….8
Practical part
2.1. The public opinion poll ………………………………………..………….9
2.2The students survey results…………………………………………....…… 7
2.3. Analysis of the material ………………………………………………….. 9
Conclusion…………………………………………………..10
References …………………..…………………………………………….21
1. Introduction.
1.1. Relevance.
Burdock is widespread throughout Russia and other countries. Since ancient times, people have used the medicinal properties of burdock. However, burdock is considered a weed.
We decided to learn more about burdock, so we chose this topic for our research. We started by interviewing our classmates, teachers, and parents. Here's what we found out.
To learn as much as possible about the burdock, we visited the school and city libraries and used the Internet. From these sources, we learned many interesting things.
1.2. The problem of the topic.
The burdock is a weed or a valuable plant.
1.3. Objective: To learn about the many secrets and useful properties of the burdock.
1.4. Tasks: Selection and study of the material on the topic.
To study the types of burdocks.
To find out what role the burdock has in human life.
1.5. Object of research. The burdock
1.6. Hypothesis.
We assume that burdock is an amazing plant, the useful properties of which have been widely used and are still used in human life.
1.7. Methodology.
Work with popular science, reference and encyclopedic literature;
personal observations, survey.
2. This well-known and unknown burdock.
REPÉYNIK - a weed with tenacious, thorny inflorescences or fruits, as well as such an inflorescence or fruit, burdock.
There are more than ten species of burdock. Other names are burdock, burdock, thistle, also known as thorny burdock (Voronezh region), thornberry (Kursk region), hedgehog (Kirov region), red-headed bodyak (Ukraine), sinegolovka and Maryin Tatarnik, burdock large, burdock felt (cobwebbed), burdock small, etc
. The fact that the plant is very common in nature and the people treat it a little disdainfully, it is very useful.
The common burdock (dandelion) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a straight, hard, and resilient stem that is covered with a felt-like pubescence. In the first year, it produces very large basal leaves with long, straight, and juicy petioles.
In the second year, it develops a tall (up to 3 meters) straight stem with small red-violet inflorescence heads located at the top of the pedicels.
It blooms in June-August. It grows everywhere: in forests and shrubs, near houses, in ditches, in wet wastelands, and along roads.
Burdock is hard to miss, as it stands out among other plants due to its large size and bright pink flowers.
The common burdock is a fairly valuable medicinal plant that treats many difficult-to-treat diseases, although it is often considered a symbol of obsession due to its characteristic ability to cling to clothing.
People often refer to the common burdock as a thistle, and they often try to get rid of it in their gardens and orchards. They consider it a weed and pull it out of the ground by the roots. However, this often does not yield the desired results, and the common burdock soon returns. Wait, don't rush to get a hoe, because burdock is a miraculous medicinal plant.
Medicinal properties of burdock
Preparations from the roots of burdock have wound-healing, diuretic and diaphoretic properties. They are used for some skin diseases, inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, throat, upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. The properties of burdock and burdock felt are very similar, almost no difference.
The use of burdock herb and its treatment have a beneficial effect on metabolic disorders, improving the function of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and kidneys. It promotes the dissolution and elimination of salts and stones, increases diuresis, positively affects wound healing, acts as an anti-cancerous and diaphoretic agent, and helps to purify the blood and eliminate all metabolic waste products.
Decoctions for compresses are used for dermatoses and itchy skin rashes.
In the people, burdock is widely known as an effective local remedy that accelerates hair growth.
Burdock juice is a valuable biologically active raw material. Although the people use more decoctions and infusions, there are also many recipes for using the juice.
Burdock root juice is an excellent remedy for various gastrointestinal diseases.
The root of this plant can remove harmful toxic compounds from the blood. This root helps the liver function. Preparations from burdock root remove excess fluid from the body, activate the movement of bile, improve the functioning of the intestines, normalize body temperature, and relieve inflammation.
Burdock root extract is a pharmaceutical product that is commonly used for blood purification. Additionally, this extract has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and diaphoretic properties.
Burdock root is a very popular raw material in folk medicine for the preparation of various medicines.
To treat skin diseases, hives, and itching, a decoction of the root is made and poured into a bath. The procedure should be taken for fifteen minutes. It can be repeated until relief is achieved.
Burdock leaves are a well-known and valuable medicinal raw material. Many people are familiar with the simplest recipe for using the leaves of this plant. For sprains, bruises, and closed inflammatory processes, a fresh leaf should be cut and applied to the affected area. After a couple of hours, the leaf will become thin and flabby, like a piece of cloth. Then it should be replaced with a new one. It is very effective in reducing inflammation and dissolving hematomas.
Burdock oil. If you are concerned about the appearance of your hair, you should definitely try this amazing product. Burdock oil revitalizes and strengthens your hair, giving it a pleasant shine and promoting its growth.
Burdock is good firewood.
In the treeless areas of Russia, only very wealthy people could afford to heat Russian stoves with firewood. Most of the time, they used what nature provided as fuel. Most often, it was grassy plants. During the harvest season, they harvested straw and tied it into tight sheaves.
Among the "weedy" plants, the woody trunks of burdock or burdock-root are the most suitable for stoking stoves. In ancient riddles, burdock-root is even compared to an oak tree: "There stands an oak tree, and a devil sits in it; whoever approaches it, cannot move away."
Did you know that in the century before last, burdock was much admired... The French?
They owe their acquaintance with this plant to Emperor Napoleon: along with the remnants of his troops retreating from Russia, our tenacious burrs reached France on the trousers of soldiers and in the tails of horses. Burdock firmly established itself in its new location and soon became a common weed in the suburbs of Paris, and then throughout France.
Burdock is a valuable vegetable.
In China and Japan, burdock is grown as a vegetable. Young shoots, which are rich in vitamin C, can be eaten. The first-year greens are considered edible in raw, boiled, baked, and fried forms. The roots are nutritious, as they contain protein, fat, and up to 45% inulin (a special starch that can be converted into sugar). Freshly dug roots are thoroughly cleaned of soil and washed well, then the outer part is removed and cut into slices, which can be eaten raw, baked, fried, or boiled in soup instead of potatoes. Burdock roots are dug up in the fall from first-year plants that do not yet have a flowering stem. At this time, they are usually fleshy and juicy, but in the second year, they become woody, flaccid, and unsuitable for medicinal purposes. The dug-up roots are thoroughly cleaned of soil, the underground parts are cut off at the root collar, and the thick roots are split lengthwise. They are dried outdoors or in a well-ventilated room. They are stored for no more than a year. In general, having burdock on your plot is a worthwhile investment.
In Japan, for example, it is cultivated under the name "gobo" and is considered a good garden vegetable. Try digging up a long and sturdy burdock root. Rinse it well with water and remove the top layer of skin. Now cut a piece and try it. Is it delicious? The root is juicy and sweet, just like a carrot...
It is easy to make a more delicious dish from the root. Cut it into circles or slices and fry it in oil until it develops a golden crust. The slices will be sweet, crispy, and very tasty.
It was used to make bread, coffee substitutes, and soups. If you have a lot of roots, you can make patties or flatbreads from them. Now you shouldn't be surprised by a dish like burdock patties. Sometimes, the root is added to soup instead of potatoes. You can also cook finely chopped roots with sour milk, sorrel, and vinegar, which hydrolyzes the polysaccharide inulin (27-45% in dry burdock roots) into fruit sugar, fructose, resulting in a sweet and sour jam.
Burdock is the oldest comb.
Men and women have always had hairstyles. Hair has a tendency to grow constantly. And our most distant ancestors somehow managed to cope with their ever-growing hair. And these methods were constantly being improved.
It is known that both in Ancient Egypt and in the East, both men and women paid great attention to their hair. They combed their hair with improvised tools, such as sticks or dried fish spines, or even burdock thorns. Velcro.
Swiss engineer George de Mestral wondered why burdock would get stuck in his dog's fur. He examined the burdock under a microscope and in 1951 applied for a patent for "Velcro" used in the production of clothing.
Burdock and symbolism.
Thistle (burdock) is a component element of the coat of arms of the Scots and symbolizes steadfastness, tenacity, resistance. In Scotland there is an old legend telling about the confrontation of the local population with the foreigners who came with the intention of conquering the coast. The enemies under the cover of night surrounded the camp of the Scottish warriors, but one of the opponents stumbled in the dark on thistle. Screaming in surprise and pain, he immediately alerted the Scots, who put up a strong resistance and defeated the enemy. The coat of arms of Scotland features the species of thistle known as the milk thistle or the thistle of the Virgin, which is only found in Western Europe.
The emblem of the Knights of the Order of the Thistle. The motto of the order is "No one can offend or harm me with impunity." The meaning of this symbol is that anyone who dares to intervene in a dangerous situation will not be able to get out of it without suffering losses.
Thistle is a symbol of Scotland, from where in Petrine times passed to the symbolism of the armed forces of Russia under the name "repeyok"
From January 1, 1812, introduced a new form of shako - lower than the former, with a large "collapse", expansion to the top and concave on the sides. It was made of black cloth with a visor and a chin strap. On top of the oval repeyok-kokarda, for each company of a special color. A black, cropped sultan was inserted behind the reaper.
Burdock and gardeners.
Burdock causes a lot of trouble for gardeners. It is difficult to pull out of the soil even when it is small, and even more so when it grows up. In addition, burdock can recover from a piece of root that remains in the soil. To get rid of the weed, you can use a knife or a shovel to cut the burdock at the soil level, leaving no growth point, and immediately sprinkle the cut area with regular table salt. This method can kill up to 98% of the weeds on the first try. You can also try this method to get rid of thistles.
Burdock is a good honey plant.
Burdock. Commonly known as burdock. It is more common on wastelands. It blooms for a long time in the second half of summer. Bees visit the flower throughout the day, returning with a rich harvest of nectar and pollen. Burdock honey is known for its medicinal properties in treating conditions such as eczema and lichen. It has a strong, spicy aroma.
The thistle or burdock theme is widely used in the works of many artists, jewelers, and children's art.
Conclusion.
Burdock is not a simple plant with interesting legends and history. On the one hand, it is a thorny herbaceous plant, a weed that is constantly fought against, and on the other hand, it is a highly revered plant that is used in medicine, cosmetology, and is one of the symbols of Scotland, a source of inspiration for creative people.
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