Armuelles
armuelleatriplex hortense
Armuelles
armuelleatriplex hortense
The
Armuelles
is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2 meters if the Mima much. The stems and branches are
straight
and hairless; the leaves have
a
triangular shape, with sinuous or jagged edges and are sustained by
a
corner
that is narrowing in the branches above. The flowers are small and not very showy,
but
form an inflorescence spike in something he calls our
attention
. The fruit is reddish or black, depending on the state of maturation where it
has
. One grows everywhere,
but
is originally from
central
Asia.
It blooms in
summer
. He is considered an edible plant and its leaves are in their medicinal properties. In fact, this is not
a
medicinal plant in the strict sense of the word. Rather, we are faced with
a
plant
nutrient
, used since time immemorial. Gradually he
was
falling into oblivion, until it
was
necessary and
was
re - popularize its use. This, it seems that something
strange
is what most throughout history: many edible plants that occur in
a
particular region, when things are going well and provides better quality food, fall into oblivion,
but
remain in memory of the oldest of the place, if for any circumstance begin to dwindle food, then began to rediscover old recipes, which also tend to be rich in times of fasting. The
Armuelles
are
a
clear example of food needed.
But
not only
has
nutritional benefits, is also believed that the leaves have
a
slight laxative and diuretic properties. They contain
a
considerable amount of saponins, not just the parties herbaceous,
but
also the seeds.
Vitamin
C
or
ascorbic
acid is also found in significant concentrations.
Being an edible plant, the best form of soft exploit their properties is through
a
culinary preparation. Thus, it is recommended to take the leaves simply boiled with
a
little salt and oil (best if
olive
oil)
A
vegetable
is easy to digest, especially recommended for older persons needing schemes
but
little substance to fill the
stomach
. As for the possibility of preparing any infusion or any other form of administration, frankly not worth the trouble, because if you like to get Eren effects laxatives or diuretics are available from many other herbs most active.
Diuretic. Laxative. Nutritious.
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