Benefits of watercress for the human body and children

Benefits of watercress for the human body and children

watercress oil:

Watercress is considered one of the oldest vegetable varieties in the world, and its original home goes back to Europe and Asia, and has been used for about 3000 years, and it is worth noting that it is usually grown in shallow running water, and it can also be grown in moist soil, and this plant grows to a height of about half meters, and it is ready for harvest after about three weeks from the date of planting, and it can be stored after purchasing it in the refrigerator, and it should be used within a day or two from the time of purchase, and it should be noted that it has many health benefits; Where it is considered a conventional treatment for eczema, anemia, and may reduce the risk of cancer.

Watercress oil benefits:

An animal study conducted on rabbits showed the effective role of watercress oil in reducing the growth of bacteria, and reducing the risk of infection in the affected areas of the body, when used to treat burns caused by chemicals and high heat. In addition, it was noted that watercress oil has an antibiotic-like effect, This is in terms of wound site contraction and closing time, and therefore it can be said that it is an effective treatment for burns.

Watercress contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and small amounts of folate, choline, vitamin E, manganese, and selenium. In addition, it is a source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. Multiple benefits.

1-Reducing the risk of chronic diseases:

Watercress contains antioxidant compounds that help protect the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals, which are harmful molecules that lead to oxidative stress. Oxidation has been associated with many chronic diseases including; Diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

2-To help lower cholesterol levels:

This contributes to improving heart health, and a 10-day study on rats with high cholesterol showed that treatment with watercress extract reduced total cholesterol levels by 34%, and LDL cholesterol by 53%.

3-Reducing the risk of osteoporosis:

Watercress contains many minerals necessary for bone health, including; Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.

4-Boost immune system health:

Thanks to the high levels of vitamin C in watercress, this vitamin helps to enhance the function of the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells that fight infection, and vitamin C can reduce the duration of cold symptoms by 8%, but it does not reduce the risk of infection. injury to him.

5-Contribute to maintaining eye health:

Watercress contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidant compounds that are necessary for eye health, as they contribute to protecting the eyes from damage caused by exposure to blue light, and also reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. , and cataracts.

6-Watercress benefits for hair:

-Beneficial for scalp health:

It contains various minerals and vitamins, in addition to that, it cleans and purifies the blood, by adding it to the diet to maintain a healthy and clean scalp.

-Protecting hair and scalp from infection:

The presence of zinc and sulfur, which prevents bacterial infections that affect the scalp and hair, as it moisturizes the scalp, and prevents its dryness that causes dandruff.

-prevents hair loss:

By moisturizing the scalp, it is necessary to prevent hair loss, except that it protects against infections that cause hair loss.

-Promotes hair growth:

Because it has the ability to balance the work of hormones, and contains vitamin A, which provides hair with the nutrients needed for thick hair growth.

-Promotes hair growth:

Because it contains minerals, vitamins, and biotin, by rinsing the hair with watercress.

7-Benefits of watercress on the skin:

Watercress oil contains a high percentage of properties that protect the skin from ultraviolet rays and works to moisturize the skin and its freshness.

Watercress oil protects against skin cancer, and is considered a mild natural protector for the skin, so it protects you from harmful rays that cause skin cancer.

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