Lettuce
A type of plant belonging to the asteraceae family. It consists of leaves wrapped on top of each other and eaten fresh as they are, as they do not need cooking and can be eaten with salads. The ancient Egyptians began to cultivate it, then it became widespread in most parts of the world, and its nutritional value is high, which gives great benefits (curative, preventive, and health).
types of lettuce
- Leafless lettuce.
- iceberg lettuce.
- Batavian lettuce.
- Butterhead lettuce.
The nutritional value of lettuce
Lettuce has many important nutrients, as lettuce leaves contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Lettuce leaves are saturated with energy and have some acids, such as: folic acid. It also contains a group of carbohydrates, and lettuce contains minerals. And mineral salts, such as: calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Lettuce is characterized by the presence of a high percentage of dietary fiber, a large amount of water, and the presence of beta-carotene.
The health and therapeutic benefits of lettuce
- Protects the skin from the heat of the sun, as it works on the existence of an insulating layer that protects the skin from heat.
- It is considered a pain reliever because it contains beta-carotene.
- Protects from some cases of constipation due to the presence of dietary fiber.
- It prevents Alzheimer's disease.
- Very useful for the intestine because it contains fiber.
- It is considered an antioxidant due to the presence of beta-carotene.
- It treats cases of infertility due to the presence of vitamin E in lettuce.
- It is used as a sedative for nerves due to the presence of lactucarium in it.
- It strengthens eyesight because it contains vitamin A.
- Removes bad odors from the body because it contains chlorophyll.
- It is considered a diuretic and a laxative.
- It treats cases of strong cough.
- Treats some infections, such as skin infections.
- Anemia is treated.
- Works to balance the heartbeat.
- It is useful in slimming and losing weight.
- Treats hair loss and gives it vitality.
Benefits of lettuce oil
- Protects against cancer, especially colon cancer.
- It calms the nerves, relaxes the body, and achieves a sense of psychological comfort.
- It stimulates blood circulation.
- Treats infections that occur in the urinary system.
- It helps in hair growth in a family way and gives it brilliance, vitality and beauty.
- It works to balance the sex hormones in the body.
- It facilitates births for women and prevents abortions.
- Relieves abdominal pain.
- This is done by taking only a spoonful of lettuce oil in the morning and another spoonful in the evening.
Benefits of lettuce oil for the skin
- Helps make skin smoother and more radiant, especially for dry skin.
- Removes skin blisters that form on the face.
- It is considered a moisturizer for the skin.
- It works to prevent sunburn.
- The way to use it is to make a face mask of lettuce oil, then after about ten minutes, the face is washed with water well, quietly and smoothly, so as not to scratch the skin.
