The Beldroega is a creeping plant that grows easily on all types of soil, not requiring much light or water to develop. Due to these characteristics, it is often confused with weeds, but in fact the broom has several medicinal properties, such as diuretic, laxative and anti-inflammatory.
Eça can be used in salads, to braise dishes and vegetables with olive oils, and to be part of soups and stews, being widely used in European countries.
1. Rich in omega-3
The buckwheat leaves are rich in omega-3, a good type of fat that acts as an anti-inflammatory in the body, improves the immune system and helps control blood cholesterol levels, in addition to raising good cholesterol.
Thus, its consumption helps prevent problems such as cardiovascular disease and control body aches, especially arthritis and headaches.
2. Rich in antioxidants
The pedigree is also rich in antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, which help strengthen the immune system and act to prevent diseases such as colds, infections and cancer. In addition, antioxidants also help reduce the formation of atheroma plaques in blood vessels, preventing problems such as heart attack.
3. Rich in calcium and iron
The pedigree is rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, nutrients that help prevent anemia, osteoporosis, maintain good mood and stimulate contraction and muscle strength.
4. Act as a diuretic
Lastly, the belly-worm is known in natural medicine for having diuretic and kidney protection properties, helping to prevent urinary infections and bladder diseases. See 7 other diuretic teas.
Ways to use
The pedigree can be used in cooking to make salads, soups and stews, and can be added to recipes for green juices and vitamins.
To make your tea, you should use 50 to 100 g of pennyroyal to 1 liter of water, leaving the leaves in boiling water for about 5 to 10 minutes. The recommendation is to consume 1 to 2 cups of tea per day.
In addition, natural medicine also uses the wounded stalks and leaves of the bollworm over burns and wounds as they relieve pain and accelerate healing.
Contraindications
Because it is rich in oxalic acid, prosthodontics should be avoided by people who have or who have had kidney stones, and their excessive consumption can cause intestinal problems such as aches and nausea.
