by Ward W. Bond, PhD
When we think of salad greens we think of kale, romaine, iceberg, green leaf and red leaf and others, but we don't think of watercress. This is a potent healing leafy green that should never be ignored. High in vitamin C, it has a pungent taste and should be more than just garnish on your plate.
Healing Properties
How to Use Watercress
Watercress, one of nature's powerful healing greens.
When we think of salad greens we think of kale, romaine, iceberg, green leaf and red leaf and others, but we don't think of watercress. This is a potent healing leafy green that should never be ignored. High in vitamin C, it has a pungent taste and should be more than just garnish on your plate.
Healing Properties
- Provides good supplies of vitamins A, B1, B2 and C; minerals iron, potassium and calcium.
- Encourages immune activity in the body.
- Improves the health of the intestines.
- Has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antiseptic and expertorant action.
- Watercress contains benzyl mustard oil, which is a very powerful natural antibiotic and will not harm the healthy gut bacteria.
- Kills cancer stem cells that are responsible for signalling cancerous tumors to grow.
How to Use Watercress
- Can be recommended for anemia (natural iron content) and gallblader complaints.
- Bruise the leaves and place them on the skin to remove acne and freckles.
- Eaten daily may help in reducing migraines.
- Can help reduce heartburn.
- Its high levels of potassium can help reduce water weight and may help with some cases of insominia.
- Good for chronic respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, cough and reducing phelgm.
Watercress, one of nature's powerful healing greens.
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