The efficacy and function of saltwort

Saltwort is a wild herb with particularly strong vitality. It is also called sedge. It grows mostly in desolate saline-alkali land. Its young shoots are edible, and the whole herb can be used as medicine after drying. It can treat many human diseases and supplement nutrition for the human body. Saltwort has many functions. If you want to know more, you can see the detailed introduction below.

1. Vitamin C supplement

Saltwort is rich in vitamin C, which is easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. It can nourish the skin and eliminate toxins in the body. It can beautify the skin and fade spots. In addition, this vitamin can inhibit the activity of various viruses in the human body, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, and prevent the occurrence of some epidemic diseases.

2. Clear away heat and detoxify

The whole plant of saltwort can be used as medicine. It tastes bitter and has a cold nature. It can effectively remove heat and toxins from the human body. It has obvious therapeutic effects on common diseases such as sore throat, mouth ulcers, and hoarseness. During treatment, the dried saltwort can be directly boiled in water for later use.

3. Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic

Saltwort can relieve inflammation and itching after being used as medicine. When people have dermatitis, rice field dermatitis, urticaria and other common skin diseases, they can also use saltwort to treat them! During treatment, you can boil the dried saltwort with water and take out the liquid medicine, which can be used to directly wash the affected area.

4. Promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation, reduce swelling and relieve pain

Saltwort is used as medicine to invigorate blood circulation and regulate menstruation. It has obvious therapeutic effects on female menstrual disorders, as well as abdominal pain during menstruation. In addition, it can also reduce swelling and relieve pain. Of course, when joint swelling and pain are caused by genital contusions, fresh saltwort can be directly crushed and applied to the injured area, which can quickly improve the symptoms of swelling and pain. In addition, saltwort can also be used to treat sores and swellings, and the treatment method is the same as that for treating contusions and swellings.