Mostly used as a juice, a cream, an ointment, or a compress. An extract in bath water can help inhibit inflammation and induce the healing of tissue. In smaller doses, it can help the digestion.
Used in case of inflammatory conditions, diseases of the chest organs, colds, constipation, rheumatism, coughs, skin problems, infections, cancer, tumours, intestinal sufferings, and varicose veins.
Can also be eaten as a vegetable, rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and flavanoids.
Please note
Should not be used by pregnant women. When taken in too large doses, it can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
