Watercress
It is a type of leafy plant, characterized by its nutty taste, and strong smell increases the larger the leaves. The cultivation method is very easy and does not require much care, and can be cultivated, there is a type of watercress wild leaves differ from the leaves watercress planted, and flowers yellow color. It is widely deployed in the Middle East. Watercress is used in salads and eaten alongside various dishes.
Health benefits of watercress
- Is an important source of vitamin B6 that is important to control the level of sugar in the body.
- Increases the body’s ability to fight diseases, and works to increase the body’s immunity.
- A high iron source is important for strengthening the blood level.
- Fresh watercress supplies the human body with energy and vitality.
- It is a very healthy food, and the amount of calories in it is low.
- Watercress helps strengthen the eye and fight diseases that can infect it.
- One of the most important uses of watercress is its use in the treatment of hair problems, and this is one of the most important things that oriental women care about, to consider long and thick hair a sign of beauty in our eastern society.
Oil of watercress
Is the oil extracted from watercress, sold in the shops of aromatherapy, and is one of the most important home recipes used to solve the problems of hair suffered by all women and men, and works on:
- Strengthening hair follicles.
- Activate the blood circulation of the scalp by massage it with watercress oil and leave it for an hour on the hair.
- Helps to prolong and strengthen hair.
- Prevents hair loss.
- Helps get rid of the problem of dandruff in the head.
How to use watercress oil
- Heat the amount of oil to be used (depending on length of hair), until it becomes lukewarm.
- Massage the scalp with the water of the watercress, and make sure that the oil reaches all the hair shaft and the ends.
- Cover the head with a towel dampened with a little hot water, or covered with nylon cover or plastic bag.
- Leave the oil on the hair for an hour or two, then wash it with lukewarm water with a light shampoo.
- You can use watercress oil three times a week to get the desired results.
Watercress water for hair
You can use watercress dipped as an alternative to oil.
Ingredients
- One bowl of finely chopped watercress.
- Two tablespoons of rose water.
How to prepare
- Place the watercress in a small bowl, add the rose water and leave until the watercress comes out of all the water in it.
- Make watercress time well and descriptive.
- Scalp the scalp with filtered watercress water. You can use this method three to five times a week.