Arugula
Arugula is considered a weed plant of the cabbage genus; it grows on almost all continents of the world. On the territory of Eurasia, about 20 out of 90 plant species known to botany grow.
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Benefits of arugula
Medicine notes the healing properties of the seeds and leaves of arugula.
The seeds of the plant contain useful essential oils, and the leaves contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, C, K, E, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, copper, sodium, sugar, fiber, vegetable proteins, flavonoids, malic and citric acids, cellulose, lignin, mineral salts.
The presence of dietary fiber in the leaves of the plant explains such beneficial properties of arugula as cleansing the intestines, improving its motility, lowering cholesterol levels, and preventing atherosclerosis.
Arugula is also known for its antibacterial, diuretic, lactogenic properties.
The calorie content of arugula is 25 kcal per 100 grams of fresh leaves.
Application of arugula
Arugula is recommended to be consumed regularly - this will make it possible to maintain a healthy intestine, immunity, and metabolism.
Salads made from arugula help nursing mothers to restore lactation, remove excess salts, have an expectorant, diuretic effect.
It has been established that the constant use of fresh arugula prevents the appearance of stomach ulcers and has a beneficial effect on ulcerative processes already existing in the gastrointestinal tract: it heals erosion on the gastric mucosa, helps to reduce ulcers in size.
Arugula is an excellent remedy for the prevention of cancer, strengthening the nervous system, improving the condition of blood vessels, and increasing the level of hemoglobin.
The insignificant calorie content of arugula and the fact that when consumed it cleans the intestines well and restores digestion, makes it irreplaceable for fasting days.
In order to take full advantage of the beneficial properties of arugula, it is important to know that it is undesirable to chop it up with a knife - under the influence of iron, an oxidation reaction occurs and the leaves lose their properties. When choosing arugula, you should pay attention exclusively to young leaves, bright green.
An effective diuretic is a decoction of fresh arugula leaves.
The beneficial properties of arugula are not limited to this. The juice squeezed from the leaves of the plant is useful. It is used to remove pigmentation on the face, eliminate calluses, and heal wounds on the skin.
Lotions are made from the seeds of arugula, which contribute to the resorption of hematomas and the healing of abscesses.
It is noticed that the oil made from the seeds of arugula has a strong bactericidal property, so it can be used as an antiseptic.
In addition, rubbing arugula oil into the hair roots strengthens them. In order for the hair to stop falling out, the oil is rubbed into the hair roots and left overnight under a warm bandage.
It is also known that arugula is an aphrodisiac. For men who have problems with erection, a remedy made from arugula, black pepper and honey can help. Arugula is taken 100 grams, and the rest of the components - 10 grams. All ingredients are mixed, you need to take the mixture in the morning for a teaspoon.
Contraindications
Arugula can be harmful if a person is allergic to the plant. Therefore, those who try arugula for the first time are advised to do so with caution.
It is also undesirable to use arugula for those who have gastritis with high acidity, kidney and liver disease.
Arugula cannot harm pregnant women, but they should use salads from the plant in moderation.
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