The healing power of watercress
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Watercress is a spicy-tasting leaf that burns lightly on the tongue. Watercress grows in many places in the world. It is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. The plant is mainly found on the river edges. In North America, where the plant was introduced, it has actually become an edible pest on the banks of rivers. In Australia, watercress is widely used as a wild vegetable. It prefers to grow in a light, well-sunlit spot near running water. The plant remains green all year round and never grows very tall. White small flowers form between May and September. Another name for watercress is water china, brook salad or cherry.
Watercress in Antiquity
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Hippocrates, the founder of medicine from Ancient Greece, recommended watercress as an expectorant. Watercress was also considered a stimulant by the ancient Greeks. The ancient Persians saw the watercress as an additional energy-generating agent and took it when they had to make great efforts. The Persians gave watercress to the children to encourage healthy growth. This wisdom of the Persians was written down by the ancient Greek Xenophon. Dioscorides was a Greek who lived in the first century and worked as a physician for the Romans
Nutritional value of watercress
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In terms of phytonutrients, watercress contains mainly beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Water porcelain contains various vitamins and minerals. Most of it contains vitamin K. One ounce of water porcelain contains 208% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin K. In addition, it contains a lot of vitamin A; 106% of the RDI. It is also a very rich source of vitamin C, 72% of the RDI. For this reason, watercress was widely used to prevent and cure scurvy. Scurvy is a disease that results from chronic vitamin C deficiency and is hardly ever seen anymore. Pyridoxine or vitamin B6 contains 10% of the RDI in 100 grams of this plant, which is popularly called brook salad. In addition, it contains riboflavin or vitamin B2; 9% of the RDI. The strong antioxidant
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Minerals watercress
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Calcium is the mineral most commonly found in watercress, 12% of the RDI. This mineral cannot survive without phosphorus (8% RDA), manganese (11% RDA) and magnesium (8% RDA) for strong bones. According to recent scientific insights, a calcium surplus leads to the extraction of calcium from the bones and to brittle bones. Therefore, calcium from milk is not good for strong bones. Calcium from vegetable products, in which calcium is coupled with other minerals, is indeed beneficial for a strong bone system and high bone density, which makes bones less likely to break. In addition, this healthy vegetable contains 9% copper and 7% of the RDA of sodium
Medicinal properties of watercress
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In current phytotherapy, scientific research-based plant medicine, watercress is used to detoxify the liver. It is used for spring treatments and cleansing treatments. The liver can do its job better when it is cleared of toxins. When the liver is working properly, there is a risk of edema, eczema, acne, gout
Watercress good for digestion
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Because watercress has a digestive effect, it is used against anorexia and indigestion. Gastritis or inflammation of the stomach wall can also be cured with it. Some types of migraines
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External applications watercress
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A funny use of watercress is that it repels insects when you rub the skin with it. In addition, the plant is used against eczema, herpes, dry skin and acne. If you have a sore throat, you can gargle with lukewarm watercress tea. A steam bath with watercress helps against a cold. Canker sores can disappear by rinsing your mouth well with a strong watercress tea. To make a watercress tea, it is quite possible to dry the herb first.
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A funny use of watercress is that it repels insects when you rub the skin with it. In addition, the plant is used against eczema, herpes, dry skin and acne. If you have a sore throat, you can gargle with lukewarm watercress tea. A steam bath with watercress helps against colds. Canker sores can disappear by rinsing your mouth well with a strong watercress tea. To make a watercress tea, it is quite possible to dry the herb first.