Al – Rashad herb
Al Rashad herb belongs to the crusader group, a green herb with soft texture and taste. It is classified in annual plants. It has many branches, dense flowers of white color and reaches about 40 centimeters high. It has brown seeds that tend to red and can be used in all its parts. It contains phosphorus, arsenic, iron, iodine, potassium, calcium, manganese, as well as a number of vitamins H, A, C and B, and also contains lime and sulfur, and contains materials Antibacterial, and Rashad herb cultivation mention in the Middle East regions, most notably Syria in the Golan Heights and Horan region.
Rashad in ancient medicine
The use of Rashad has been known since ancient times as it was mentioned by a number of historians and doctors:
- Alkhal bin Tarrakan, where he said it is used to regulate the movement of the bowel and purify the body of toxins and others.
- The Greek ezinephon said it helps to get rid of feeling thirsty and also told about eating it with bread by soldiers during military campaigns.
- Abu Hattab (Hippocrates), where he said that it is a dwelling for the pains such as joints and also helps to get rid of phlegm and decomposition.
- Hanifa al-Dnouri said that it was used in that period to get rid of germs and worms and get out of the body and cure from scabies and others.
Benefits of Rashad
The herb can be eaten in several ways, where it can be added to the authorities and in the preparation of stuffed meat and vegetable soup and in the manufacture of pastries and can be used to decorate food dishes in addition to the possibility of making a hot drink of Rashad and eat as the herb Rashad benefits:
- Regulates cardiovascular function.
- Addressing the problem of high blood pressure.
- It protects against cancer, because it contains antioxidants that prevent the abnormal formation of cells.
- Anemia is treated for minerals and vitamins that are important for strengthening blood.
- Activates the movement of the lymph nodes and helps to open the appetite.
- The body is purified of sand deposits and kidney stones.
- It represses gas in the stomach and intestines.
- Expectorant.
- Heals from winter diseases such as angina and cold.
- It protects against diabetes.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Heals skin diseases such as ulcers and skin infections.
- Strengthens hair follicles and prevents hair loss.
- Eliminates tumors of the spleen.
- Diuretic.
- Strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis.
- Cleanses skin from blemishes, scars, wounds and boils.
- Protects and strengthens tooth decay.
- Heals the problem of breathlessness.
- Strengthens sex.
- Treats rheumatism.