Chard

Chard is a well-known edible plant in the world that is also used for its properties in natural medicine.  It is a plant with a high content of mineral salts, especially iron.

The leaves are the only part of the chard with medicinal properties.  Chard contains 91% water, very few calories, carbohydrates, and fiber.  It is ideal for those who want to follow a diet

Vitamins:


Chard contains, Vitamins.
A lot and C in less quantity.
Minerals: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Iodine.




Others:
Folates, beta-carotenes, oxalatic acid.
Applications.

Wounds and inflammations.
Apply the fresh chard leaves on the affected part, soothe the pain and soon heal the sores, inflamed ulcers and burns;  also, as a poultice heals abscesses and swelling.

Stomach irritation: Fresh leaves after boiled and consumed as vegetables, are diuretic and cure stomach inflammations.

Head Wash
Put 1 liter of water to boil and add 40 to 50 gr.  of leaves and roots.  Washing your head with this preparation can eliminate dandruff and nits or eggs from lice.