Lungwort

Swykolka, lungwort, lungwort and consumptive are other names for spotted lungwort - a plant commonly found in gardens.
Its leaves and flowers are a source of B vitamins, as well as A, C and E.

Lungwort contains silica, saponins, tannins, rosmarinic acid, allantoin, mineral salts, glycopeptides, flavonoids and mucous compounds.

These compounds have a wide range of effects in phytotherapy and cosmetics. They have antibacterial, diuretic, diaphoretic, astringent, expectorant, antithrombotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitussive and detoxifying properties.
It is most often used to treat problems with the respiratory system (even asthma and cystic fibrosis), the digestive system (Helicobacter Pylori infections), the urinary system (supports the treatment of kidney stones) and to improve the immunity and condition of the skin, hair and nails. There are even studies conducted on the effects of lungwort preparations on diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Lungwort is available in the form of dried fruit, macerate, tablets, capsules, tinctures, drops, shampoos and hair conditioners, ointments and lozenges.

Lungwort infusions are great now, during the difficult period of upper respiratory tract infections and decreased immunity.

Lungwort - an inconspicuous plant that works wonders for the body.
Brew it in autumn and you will avoid the flu.

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Well, it comes from folk medicine. It was once considered a remedy for the effects of snake bites.

Currently, it is used in cooking under the name scorzonera. The root is also called winter asparagus. It can be prepared similarly to root vegetables - baked, fried, boiled, and the leaves added to salads.

Wężymord is rich in minerals - such as potassium and sodium, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and chlorine. It also contains provitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin E and C, and vitamins B1, B2 and PP.

It contains inulin - sugar that can be consumed by diabetics. In addition, it has prebiotic properties - it supports the development of beneficial microflora in our intestines. This means it supports digestion and strengthens immunity.

A decoction of snakebite has expectorant and diaphoretic properties - it will be useful in the upcoming cold season.

This plant also has a diuretic effect, so it can be used as an aid in the treatment of bladder inflammation.

Węzymurd - the name sounds very harsh, but it will save you when you feel bad.

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We associate it mainly with Polish cuisine - cabbage soup, sauerkraut, cabbage rolls, bigos, pierogi are probably some of your favorite dishes.

Cabbage is not only a tasty vegetable. First of all, it is a vitamin bomb with a high content of vitamin C and U (yes, there is such a vitamin), B, A, E, K. Cabbage is also rich in folic acid, rutin, calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. Thanks to this, it perfectly strengthens the immune system. It also contains compounds with strong anti-cancer properties.

Cabbage can be used healthily in many forms:

• leaf compress (for joint pain, sprains, arthritis, food overload during breastfeeding),
• sauerkraut or fresh cabbage juice (for anemia, hangover, anticancer, diuretic, as a probiotic, cleansing the body of toxins, improving immunity),
• cabbage seed oil (moisturizing the skin and hair, caring for vascular and acne-prone skin),
• lyophilisates and extracts in the form of capsules (as vitamin preparations).

Do you remember the once famous cabbage diet? It gave the effect of rapid weight loss, but unfortunately its effect was mainly based on the loss of water from the body and not the magical burning of fat tissue.

Cabbage, cabbage... It's not empty at all. It contains a lot of good and helps when the disease debilitates.

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