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The Latin name of the roof houseleek carries the meaning „always living“, because it is practically indestructible regardless of the conditions in which it lives. Where the houseleek grows and multiplies, it transmits its ever-living and indestructible energy into the house and household. The Greeks and Romans planted houseleek next to other plants to protect them from caterpillars, various insects and pests. What are its characteristics? Roof houseleek:
- a perennial plant 10–60 cm tall,
- has thick succulent leaves arranged in a rosette,
- does not need much moisture, similar to a cactus,
- blooms from July to October and during this period its leaves can be collected for teas and other remedies that you can easily make at home.
Healing properties
Freshly squeezed juice from this amazing plant has many medicinal effects. The juice can be used to treat burns, insect bites, corns and warts, freckles and sunspots, cold sores and cracked skin. The juice also helps with inflammation of the gums, ears and throat. You can also prepare a tea that supports elimination, helps with heavy and painful menstruation and with dysentery.
To prepare it you only need two teaspoons of chopped houseleek leaves and one cup of boiling water. Pour hot water over the leaves, let stand for two hours, strain and drink ¼ cup four times a day, always before meals. But you can also make other equally medicinal remedies from this unique plant, which practically grows on its own and requires almost no care, which is its great advantage.
Combination of honey and houseleek
For this remedy you simply need 500 grams of homemade honey and 300 grams of houseleek leaves. How to prepare the medicine? Chop the leaves and mix them with the honey. Let the mixture stand like this for several days. A teaspoon of the mixture is consumed on an empty stomach and then nothing is eaten for two hours. Always handle these remedies carefully so as not to overdose, and if you feel unwell, stop.
In winter, due to reduced physical activity, there is increased retention of harmful substances in the body and this remedy will help speed up metabolism and cleanse the body of toxins. It is also used for heart defects on the recommendation of general practitioners. It has also been shown to successfully treat uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. If you have similar problems, you can certainly rely on this natural option. In addition, the houseleek is a very beautiful plant that can decorate your home and garden.
