Watercress is one of the oldest leafy plants that humans have known and used in their diet, and is widely cultivated in a small area; it is fast growing and spreading. Watercress contains many vitamins and minerals important to the body; it is rich in calcium, iodine, vitamin C, vitamin E, (B1) , And vitamin (B2) , And vitamin (B6) , Carotene, iron, copper, high fiber.
The benefits of watercress is that it works in the maintenance of the amount of glucose in the blood, and this benefit of diabetes, and works to strengthen the immune system and resistance to diseases such as flu; because it contains a high proportion of vitamin (c), and can be used to relieve convulsions that may affect women during menstruation.
Watercress can help protect the eye and maintain vision. It also treats constipation and acts as a laxative for the stomach because it contains a large percentage of fiber and helps to stimulate digestion. Watercress can be used to treat surface sunburns on the skin and is a diuretic, leading to detoxification of the body, and prevent the accumulation of inside the urinary system.
All parts of the plant can be used for food and benefits such as leaves, seeds and oil extracted from seeds. It is true that watercress in general has many benefits, but it has many important benefits. It contains a high proportion of gamalinolinic acid.
Benefits of watercress oil
- It helps to eliminate the fat in the blood, and works to purify the toxins, and reduce the rate of harmful cholesterol, and stimulate blood circulation in the body, and all these help in maintaining the health of the heart and increase activity and vitality.
- Strengthen teeth and gums and prevent bleeding.
- Helps eliminate phlegm, which makes it a cure for flu and respiratory diseases.
- It is used to purify the skin and nourish it and increase its brightness and luster, by moisturizing and eliminate the problems that may appear on them such as young pills; because of the contain vitamin A.
- It helps in the treatment of hair loss, strengthening and nourishing it, through the scalp and scalp and massage well, and it helps to stimulate blood circulation in the head, which increases the flow of blood carrying oxygen and food to the hair shaft, and helps to eliminate the crust and get rid of them.
Note
In general, watercress oil is not suitable for pregnant women, because it is diuretic, it increases the incidence of menstruation, and people with thyroid problems are advised not to multiply it because it causes burning in the bladder.