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Houseleek is originally a mountain plant that we have tamed even in our gardens. It feels best embraced by stones on a rockery, on roofs, by house walls and it also does well in pottery. Houseleek is very undemanding because it comes from the harshest conditions. Give it a chance and you won’t regret it –
This little plant is not just for decoration.
The effects of this little plant can be compared to the effects of Aloe Vera, but many are convinced that the plant is even stronger. It is fantastic for dry, irritated, itchy skin and eczema. From March to October you can use the fleshy leaves to treat the skin. They also regrow very quickly on the plant.
The rosette-shaped plant also flowers. Small, pink flowers appear on a tall stem at a height of 20–30 cm.
Houseleek has anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antibacterial, diuretic, sedative, regenerative and anticonvulsant effects (it suppresses the onset of convulsions).
A gift from heaven for the skin
Houseleek is extremely beneficial for people troubled by eczema – just tear off a few fresh leaves and apply their flesh directly to the skin. You will soon see and, above all, feel an improvement. Many patients even notice a complete disappearance of eczema.
Houseleek can also tackle warts and corns. Rub warts and corns with the pulp as needed until the growth falls off or disappears. The juice from the leaf also works as an agent for faster healing and kills bacteria.
It also helps with other skin problems such as acne, dark spots, sunburn, freckles, scars and other imperfections.
For internal use its effects are known in treating kidney diseases, ear infections, toothaches, diarrhea, fevers and hemorrhoids.
Cooling ointment for the skin
Crush the houseleek leaves in your hands and simmer them with pure pork lard until the juice evaporates. Then filter, fill into containers and let cool and harden. Store the finished ointment in the refrigerator.
