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Unlike spinach, or, for example, lettuce, gout is not widely popular with the mass consumer and is used mainly among vegetarians and adherents of proper nutrition. However, it was not without reason that this edible wild plant attracted attention and earned the love of healthy lifestyle adherents. The rich composition and incredible benefits of this herb for the human body are a good reason to include it in your daily diet. Gout lovers add the product to various dishes, make sauces and smoothies from it, dry it and use it as a condiment.
In this article we will talk about the benefits and harms of gout, how to properly collect and cook it, and share interesting recipes.
What is sleep
Snot is a perennial herbaceous umbrella plant with small white flowers collected in a bunch. It is distributed on the territory of the European part of Our Country, Eastern and Western Siberia and the North Caucasus. The plant is not specially grown. It is considered a weed, does not require special conditions and multiplies fairly quickly.
In Latin, the name of the herb sounds like Aegopodium podagraria, which means “gouty goat’s foot” and, apparently, indicates the use of gout as a cure for gout. For consumption, fresh leaves, young petioles and stems of the plant are mainly harvested. Goutweed leaves are juicy, have a neutral grassy flavor and a rough texture that softens when cooked.
The history of the appearance of dreams in nutrition
Snyt was actively eaten in the era of antiquity, in ancient Rome, from where it was later brought to the British Isles. In Northern Europe, the plant was more famous for its medicinal properties than for its nutritional value. The mention of it was found in the treatises of the XNUMXth-century German nun Hildegard of Bingen.
In Our Country, gout was a sought-after product: it saved people from starvation in the spring, when food supplies were running out and the new harvest had not yet arrived. It is not for nothing that the word “sleep” itself is related to the ancient Slavic “food”, which indicates the edibility of the plant. Cold cabbage soup, stews, for example, botvinia were prepared from it; it was fermented, pickled and dried for the winter. During the Great Patriotic War, the plant came to the rescue of Muscovites, providing food in the most difficult periods.
The composition and calorie content of dreamweed
Endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences Yulia Shishkova draws attention to the fact that the chemical composition of goutweed has not been studied very well. It is known for certain about the large amount of vitamin C in goutweed – 37 mg per 100 g of product. Moreover, the specialist notes that by autumn the concentration of the vitamin increases. Sometimes its content in the plant reaches 60-100 mg. Among other important trace elements, the endocrinologist identifies:
- iron – up to 16 mg;
- calcium – about 90 mg, which covers the daily requirement of an adult;
- potassium – about 500 mg.
“Among other things, gout contains dietary fiber, malic and citric acids, choline, beta-carotene, bioflavonoids, coumarins, mineral salts and essential oils,” adds Yulia Shishkova.
| Caloric value on 100 g | 12,7 kcal |
| Proteins | 0,75 g |
| Fats | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1,48 g |
The benefits of sleepweed
– In folk and traditional medicine, common gout is used as a multivitamin, general tonic and diuretic, – the doctor notes. – The main therapeutic effects of goutweed include diuretic, choleretic, as well as anti-inflammatory in diseases of the joints.
Gout prevents the formation of blood clots, helps in the fight against fungus and skin diseases, promotes the resorption of cholesterol plaques, normalizes blood pressure, and is effective in varicose veins, liver and kidney diseases.
“In addition, the plant reduces intoxication in cancer patients and may be useful for patients with malignant neoplasms undergoing chemotherapy,” adds Yulia Shishkova.
The benefits of dreams for men
The plant normalizes the reproductive function in men: icariin in its composition is a strong aphrodisiac and stimulates potency. If you are disgusted by the use of synthetic drugs, you can try adding gout to your diet.
Benefits of sleepwalking for women
Sleep helps to keep the skin fresh and youthful. Grass juice as part of a face mask helps smooth wrinkles and restores skin elasticity. The cream with the addition of goutweed perfectly moisturizes the skin of the hands, and the plant-based shampoo makes the curls softer and silkier.
Women who care about their figure and want to build easily and safely for health should also pay attention to this herb. The use of a decoction of goutweed helps to speed up the metabolism and, as a result, more active fat burning.
The benefits of dreams for children
Children will benefit from gout as an additional source of iron. The plant can be included in the children’s menu, for example, in the form of salads or sweet smoothies.
Harm
Doctor Yulia Shishkova calls an allergic reaction the main contraindication to the use of goutweed. It is believed that it is better to refrain from using the product for food for pregnant and lactating women due to the lack of scientific data on this matter.
The use of sleepweed in medicine
Snyt is widely used in folk medicine. Ointments, decoctions, tinctures, medicinal teas are made from it.
The herb has proven itself in the treatment of anemia, ischemia, gout, sciatica.
Positive dynamics in the treatment of ischemia with gout was scientifically substantiated. The results of studies by Ukrainian scientists from the National Pharmaceutical University in Kharkov revealed the effectiveness of goutweed leaves in ischemic acute renal failure in rats (1). The plant extract increased the survival rate of animals, prevented the development of anuria and normalized partial kidney functions. It can be assumed that a similar beneficial effect can be exerted on people.
Another study by the same group of scientists showed that the gout extract has anti-diabetic properties, normalizes the lipid composition of the liver and, together with other substances, affects glucose metabolism (2).
The use of sleepweed in cooking
The neutral taste of goutweed opens up a lot of opportunities for culinary experiments. The plant goes well with vegetables, meat and cheese. Soups, marinades, caviar, side dishes, salads, stews, pastry fillings and vitamin cocktails are prepared from it.
Smoothies from goutweed and nettle
A healthy and tasty smoothie made from wild plants is the perfect addition to breakfast. A glass of this mixture in the morning will give a charge of vivacity and energy for the whole day.
| Sneep | 20 g |
| Nettle | 20 g |
| Banana | 1 piece. |
| Orange | 1 piece. |
| Water | 200 ml |
Rinse the greens well. Scald the nettle with boiling water to neutralize its stinging effect. Place the gout and nettles in a blender, add some water and blend until smooth. Send the peeled banana, the orange sliced into slices and the remaining water to the mass of greens, and again beat all the ingredients with a blender until smooth. The density of the drink can be adjusted with water.
Salad of gout and beans
An easy-to-prepare salad of goutweed and beans will not only delight you with an unusual combination of flavors, but also provide a feeling of satiety for a long time. The dish is perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner.
| Sneep | 300 g |
| Canned Beans | 250 g |
| Walnuts | 50 g |
| Garlic | 2 denticles |
| Salt | to taste |
| Ground black pepper | to taste |
| Vegetable oil | to taste |
Rinse, scald with boiling water and finely chop the gout. Drain the liquid thoroughly, add the canned beans to the greens. Finely chop the garlic and walnuts and add to the other ingredients. Pepper, salt and dress the salad with vegetable oil, preferably olive oil, but you can use any oil you like.
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How to choose and store sleepy
If you plan to eat the plant, and not use it, for example, for cosmetic or medicinal purposes, give preference to fresh young greens. It is distinguished by light green, glossy, unopened leaves. Since gout wilts quickly, it is recommended to consume it as soon as possible after collection.
If you want to prepare greens for the future, this can be done in several ways: dry, freeze or pickle. Dried gout is stored in a dark place in a tightly closed glass container for up to 1 year. When frozen, the product is suitable for consumption within 10 months.
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- Koiro O. O., Tovchiga O. V., Shtrygol S. Yu. Effect of biologically active substances and preparations of common goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria L.) on the course of ischemic acute renal failure in rats. 2014. URL: https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/vliyanie-biologicheski-aktivnyh-veschestv-i-preparatov-snyti-obyknovennoy-aegopodium-podagraria-l-na-techenie-ishemicheskoy-ostroy
- Gorbach T. V., Shtrygol S. Yu., Mishchenko M. V., Stepanova S. I., Taran A. V. Effects of common goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria L.) drugs and their combinations with metformin in rats with lipid carbohydrate metabolism caused by protamine sulfate. 2017. URL: https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/effekty-preparatov-snyti-obyknovennoy-aegopodium-podagraria-li-ih-kombinatsiy-s-metforminom-u-krys-s-narusheniyami-lipidnogo-i