Purslane - medicinal properties of the healer weed
If a purslane appears in your garden, do not rush to destroy it, because this weed has amazing healing power. Purslane, whose medicinal properties have been known for a long time, is not just a weed. This unique plant is able to help with many diseases and is a true green healer. What is it remarkable for and where is it used?
Purslane: medicinal properties
Juicy twigs and leaves of purslane are a storehouse of vitamins and trace elements. Thanks to this, the magic weed has a positive effect on the human body, having the ability to:
- cleanse the skin;
- stimulate collagen production;
- strengthen bone mass and spine;
- improve blood circulation and work of the cardiovascular system;
- relieve gastrointestinal diseases;
- prevent eye diseases;
- promote weight loss and maintain a toned figure.
The listed effect can be obtained by introducing a small amount of purslane into your daily diet. So, it is enough to consume only 100 g of grass to notice an improvement in the condition.
What diseases will purslane help?
Purslane is useful not only when eaten, but also for the preparation of medicinal products. Medicinal drugs based on it will alleviate the condition, and help to cure such diseases:
- Arthritis, kidney and liver diseases. Grind fresh grass to a mushy state, pour 1.5 tbsp. boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Then wrap and leave for 2 hours. Take the filtered infusion 30 ml before each main meal.
- Weeping eczema, scaly lichen, pustular eruptions. Grind 10 g of purslane seeds, pour 1 tbsp. water, simmer for 10 minutes, then insist for half an hour. Take in the form of lotions on the affected area.
- Warts and calluses. Grind the grass and apply to the formations.
- Hemorrhoids. Dilute two tablespoons of purslane juice with the same amount of water and do enemas twice a day.
- Gastritis (hyperacidity), problems with potency in men. Pour boiling water (1 tbsp.) Dried purslane (1 tbsp. L.), Boil for 10 minutes. Drink 30 ml before meals.
The addition of fresh purslane juice to face masks helps to smooth wrinkles. To prepare a healing mask for dry skin, you need to mix a teaspoon of oil (preferably olive) and honey and add 2 tbsp. l. killed in blender fresh purslane. Apply the resulting mixture to hands or face for 10 minutes.