In addition to being consumed in salads and soups, watercress can also be used to combat coughs, colds and flu by being rich in vitamins C, A, iron and potassium, which are important for strengthening the immune system.
In addition, it has a substance called gluconasturcoside, which acts in the fight against bacteria that cause infections in the body, but does not affect the intestinal flora, keeping the digestive system healthy.
So that this vegetable does not lose its property, it must be used fresh, because the dehydrated form loses the curative powers of this plant.
Cress tea
This tea should be consumed 2 to 3 times a day, preferably warm, to help also eliminate the secretions of the respiratory tract.
Ingredients
- ½ cup tea leaves and watercress stems
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 100 ml of water
Method of preparation
Put the water to heat and when raising boil, turn off the fire. Add the watercress and cover, letting the mixture rest for about 15 minutes. Coar, sweeten with honey and drink warm. Also see how to use thyme to fight cough and play.
Watercress syrup
One should take 1 tablespoon of this syrup 3 times a day, remembering that children and pregnant women should first talk to the doctor before using this home remedy.
Ingredients
- A handful of washed cress leaves and stalks
- 1 cup water tea
- 1 cup sugar tea
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method of preparation
Bring water to a boil, turn off the heat when boiling and add the watercress, letting the mixture rest for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture and add the sugar to the cooked liquid, leading to cook over low heat until forming a thick syrup. Turn off the heat and let stand for 2 hours, adding honey then storing the syrup in a clean, sanitized glass jar.
To properly sanitize the glass vial and prevent contamination of the syrup by microorganisms that cause it to spoil quickly, leave the vial in boiling water for 5 minutes, allowing it to dry naturally with the mouth facing down on a cloth clean.
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