Cress

Cress, which can adapt to different climatic characteristics, grows in a wide geography. It is used for medical purposes among the public. It is also known by names such as Habburreşad or hurf. Despite its unpleasant odor, it is a plant rich in vitamins and minerals.

How to use cress?

The leaves and seeds of cress, which has a bitter taste, are used in different ways. When using the seeds, they should not be eaten alone. It should be consumed by mixing it with natural honey or yoghurt. Cress leaves are served as a side dish with meat dishes. When using cress leaves as a salad, it is used with tuna or arugula. Apart from salads, it is added to pasta sauces and soups without cooking. Since cress is a plant used for medicinal purposes, it can be boiled and drunk or used as a poultice.

Benefits of cress

-Cress strengthens memory and revitalizes the mind like asparagus.

-Cres, which is very rich in iron, is good for anemia and cleans the blood.

-It is used in traditional medicine against cold and cough. It expectorates phlegm and is good for sore throat.

-Cress seed increases breast milk with the iron and protein it contains.

-When used regularly, cress reduces the harm of smoking and slows down cancer cell formation.

-Poultice made from cress leaves beautifies the skin. The juice of cress leaves cleans oily hair and prevents dandruff. At the same time, cress nourishes the hair follicles and reduces hair loss.

-Cress helps to lose weight as it accelerates the metabolism.

Harms of cress

Since cress seed has a bitter and astringent taste, it may upset the stomach. Especially people with sensitive bodies, ulcer patients and those suffering from stomach bleeding should stay away from cress seeds. Cress leaves become bitter after cooking, so it is not recommended to consume them cooked.

Season of cress

Cress is a type of plant that grows in hot climates and is planted in spring. One month after planting, the growing leaves are harvested and the product can be harvested twice from the cress plant. It is sold in bunches in greengrocers and markets in April and May. Cress can also be found in June and Ju