What diseases can be cured by boiling water with horseweed?

Purslane, scientifically known as Portulaca oleracea, is a common wild vegetable in late spring and early summer. It grows in mountains, forests or fields. During the growing season, many people go to pick them. Mazicai is not only an edible vegetable, but also has certain medicinal effects. It can be used as medicine to treat acute appendicitis and effectively prevent the occurrence of heart disease. In addition, it is also effective in the treatment of vitiligo.

1. The efficacy and function of horseweed

1. Edible effects

Nowadays, horseradish can be eaten directly after harvesting. People blanch it in boiling water, take it out and cut it into sections, then add mashed garlic and seasonings, mix well and then it can be eaten. It not only tastes fresh and tender, but also can supplement the human body with a variety of beneficial nutrients, especially carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamins. After people eat it, it can supplement nutrition, promote metabolism, and is of great benefit to enhancing physical fitness.

2. Medicinal effects

1. Prevent bacterial dysentery

Qian is the peak season for bacillary dysentery. People who eat more spicy dishes can effectively prevent the occurrence of this disease. When eating, you can take fresh horseradish, wash and chop it, then add 1500 grams of water to every 500 grams of horseradish, put it into a pan and boil it. Take out the decocted medicine and take it three times a day. Take it continuously for 5 to 7 days, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of bacillary dysentery.

2. Treatment of acute appendicitis

Horseradish also has a significant therapeutic effect on acute appendicitis in humans. During treatment, you can take two taels of dried horseradish and dandelion, put them together in a pot, add water to boil them to get the medicinal liquid, and then take it twice a day.

3. Promote diuresis and reduce swelling, lower blood pressure

Purslane contains a large amount of potassium salt, which has a good diuretic and anti-edema effect; potassium ions can also act directly on the blood vessel walls, causing the blood vessel walls to dilate and prevent the thickening of the arterial walls, thereby lowering blood pressure.

4. Eliminate dust and poison, prevent and treat ulcers

Purslane can eliminate dust toxins, prevent degeneration and necrosis of phagocytes, prevent lymphatic vessel inflammation and fibrous changes, prevent the formation of silicotic nodules, and has a certain effect on vitiligo. Purslane also contains more carotene, which can promote the healing of ulcers.

4. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Purslane has a strong inhibitory effect on Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for various inflammations and is known as a "natural antibiotic".

5. Prevent and treat heart disease

Purslane is rich in Y-3 fatty acids, which can inhibit the production of serum cholesterol and triglycerides in the human body, help increase the synthesis of prostaglandins by vascular endothelial cells, inhibit platelet formation of thromboxane A2, reduce blood viscosity, promote vasodilation, prevent platelet aggregation, coronary artery spasm and thrombosis, thereby playing a role in preventing and treating heart disease.