Chard of Colors

Rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. Organically grown.

Medical uses

Chard has numerous medicinal and nutritional applications, as it is emollient, refreshing, digestive, diuretic, diaphoretic and nutritious. The decoction of the leaves is successfully used in inflammations of the bladder and against constipation. It also provides valuable services in hemorrhoids and skin diseases. Chard in salad with lemon juice serves to strengthen the stomach and invigorate the brain, as well as to reduce inflammation of the nerves. Against gallstones, a glass of chard juice with watercress juice in equal parts will be taken on an empty stomach. As a laxative in cases of stubborn constipation, take chard juice, the amount of half a glass, plus a tablespoon of olive oil.

In addition, chard is beneficial in the following diseases: inflammation of the kidneys, urethra and renal pelvis, liver disorders and inflammation of the gallbladder, hepatic and nephritic colic, gout, rheumatism, diabetes, skin diseases such as eczema, ulcers, sores. , etc., bleeding from the intestines, inflammation of the duodenum, enterocolitis, asthma, suppression of urine, difficult or painful emission of urine, vomiting of blood, etc. For all these cases, the chard will be used in the form of a salad or steamed, or better still, the raw juice will be taken. The decoction of the roots is magnificent for liver diseases, for this it will be taken by little cups. The roasted fruits in the form of coffee and reduced to powder, the amount of one tablespoon will be taken in a cup of plantain infusion or in a glass of rough wine, against dysentery, uterine bleeding and abundant urine emissions.

Chard is used in abrasions and in general in inflammations of the skin. In poultice chard is used against zaratá (hardening or breast cancer), hemorrhoids, ulcers, wounds, sores. Against rheumatism, a poultice made from fresh chard and celery leaves, applied several times a day, will be used. Cooked chard is used in enemas, especially the leaves to combat colon colds and relieve straining in bloody diarrhea. This enema is also magnificent in feverish states, particularly in typhoid, but if a more energetic action is desired, the well-crushed root should be boiled with a little chamomile and mallow bark.

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