Leek (Allium porrum)
Leek is a vegetable very appreciated in herbal medicine for its therapeutic properties. Leek contains minerals, vitamin B1, B2, C, PP, fiber, volatile oil.
Leek is recommended for obese people. Meals based on leek must be included in all weight loss diets.
Also leek is a natural treatment for:
respiratory diseases
cough
hoarseness
pharyngitis (syrup made from leek decoction)
Leek is a good:
emollient
sedative (for digestive tract irritation)
laxative
diuretic
antiseptic
expectorant
Leek is considered a natural remedy for the treatment of:
atherosclerosis,
nasal bleeding
acne
skin redness
intestinal worms
obesity
rheumatic diseases
hemorrhoids, abscesses (local applications with leek)
In order to treat all these diseases it is recommended that leek be eaten fresh, or as decoction and syrup. Leek decoction is also used in cosmetics, especially in hair washing for giving special reflexes.
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