It grows literally everywhere – on lawns, gardens, meadows and roadsides. We can recognize it by its characteristic small heart-shaped leaves, which are mounted on a stiff, average 20-centimeter stem. The shepherd’s purse is a “weed” that everyone has seen at least once in their lives. However, few people know that it has much more to offer than pretty leaves.
Shepherd’s purse for radiant skin
This plant is rich in vitamins A, B, C and K. We also find beta-carotene and flavonoids in it. It works great for our skin. How? Purse has a soothing effect: accelerates wound healing, soothes burns, improves the general condition of the skin, helps fight acne. In addition, it regulates blood pressure, seals blood vessels and helps to stop bleeding – people who have heavy menstruation will especially appreciate this property. It also supports the work of the liver.
How to use the beneficial “weed”?
Shepherd’s purse can be used in various ways, both internally and externally – e.g. in the form of juice, infusion, tincture or poultice. How to do it? Just crush the cleaned plant in a mortar or blender, add water and a little salt and leave for a few hours. After this time, we can make a compress on the skin.
In addition, you should choose the place from which you will pick the plant. A home garden or a meadow away from the road will be perfect. Plants eagerly draw nutrients from the soil and air, so make sure there is no busy street or garbage dump nearby. Let’s choose healthy stems, not discolored, without visible diseases. If we do not have access to fresh purse, it is available in stores in the form of dried.
Who shouldn’t use the shepherd’s purse?
However, the shepherd’s purse should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, because it has an abortifacient effect and affects the menstrual cycle. Like many other plants, it can also cause allergies, so it is not recommended for allergy sufferers.
Source: Gazeta
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