Some gardeners know it as a weed that needs to be fought as quickly as possible. The other gardeners appreciate groundweed as a substitute for spinach. But that's not all - it's not without reason that ground goose is also known as rhizome
What effects does greedweed have on the body?
The effects of ground greek include antibacterial, antifungal, strengthening, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, deacidifying and antispasmodic properties. It contains healing ingredients such as essential oil, iron, magnesium, vitamins and minerals and helps with numerous complaints such as gout, rheumatism and bladder infections.
How Giersch works
Giersch has been known for its healing properties since the Middle Ages. The plant can rightly be called a medicinal herb. For example, it flushes harmful substances out of the body. It also works:
- antibacterial
- antifungicide
- strengthening
- diuretic
- anti-inflammatory
- deacidifying
- relaxing
Ingredients that have a positive effect on the body
Giersch contains a whole range of substances that have a positive effect on the body. These include, among others, these:
- essential oil
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Copper
- Resins
- Boron
Areas of use of this medicinal plant
The range of uses for greed ash is almost unbelievable. This wild herb can be useful for numerous ailments and illnesses. A real medicinal plant. Among other things, you can use groundweed to relieve inflammation-related diseases such as gout, rheumatism and bladder infections. Here are further areas of application:
- Cardiovascular problems
- Varicose veins
- cough
- Colds
- worms
- Tensions
- Sciatica pain
- Lumbago
- Toothache
- Constipation
- Sniffles
- Burns
- Insect bites
- Sunburn
Teas, compresses, bath products and more
Whether you simply eat the leaves, for example in a salad, or whether you infuse them into tea, make compresses with them or even use them as a bath additive - the decision is in your hands. If you want to use groundweed for healing purposes, you should of course tailor the application to the symptoms.
Poultices help with tension, sunburn and varicose veins, for example. Bath additives can be helpful for muscular tension and rheumatism. A tea (2 teaspoons of the dried herb in 250 ml of water) is used for internal ailments such as constipation and cough.
Tip
The leaves are primarily used for medicinal purposes. But you can also eat the flowers and seeds of the gourd. For example, the seeds support digestion.
