Elder Pepper (Peperomia
pellucida)
Pepper
Elder like many other herbs has been replaced by modern medicine but it still
continues to have its purpose in alternative medicine.
It
is used both as a vegetable, but also as a medicinal plant from ancient times.
This
plant possesses antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.
100
grams of the plant contain 10.63 grams Protein, 3.24 grams lipid, 46.58 grams of Carbohydrates, 258 grams Calories, 6977 milligrams Potassium, 483 milligrams
Calcium, 119.3 milligrams iron, 53.92 milligrams sodium, 3.10 milligrams Copper, and 12.59 milligrams Zinc.
So,
this plant is a good source of dietary fiber and iron.
The
elder Pepper is usually grown as vegetables or as ornamental plants due to its
strange flowers that occur throughout the year.
The
plant is easy to grow and cook, also is nutritious and tasty.
To
prepare the tea you need a handful of fresh pepper elder plant including the
roots and 4 glasses of water.
Wash
thoroughly the plant especially the roots.
In a
pot pour the water and simmer it.
When the water boiled, cease the fire and add the plant.
Add
the pot with a lid and allow it to infuse for 10 minutes.
Strain
the liquid.
Drink
3 times a day, after every meal.
This article has an informational character so before beginning an alternative cure with plants presented, you must inform your doctor.
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