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The watercress plant is one of the oldest leafy vegetables grown. A Pitta-pacifying leafy green, it is also a herb with many benefits which you will be glad to know about.

The diverse watercress benefits are indeed worth discovering. The very high amounts of minerals, phytonutrients, and vitamins makes watercress a superfood.

Watercress Benefits

1. Watercress Leaves Are Immensely Nutritious.

You will be surprised by the nutritional content of the watercress plant. It is among the richest sources of iron, calcium, folate, and Vitamin C. To add to it, it is extremely low in calories. So more nutrition with no unwanted weight gain! A watercress salad is one quick and healthy ‘must have’ to take care of our daily nutrition.

2. Watercress Supports Immunity.

Cold and cough are common today due to high pollution levels and weak immune systems. The watercress health benefits in preventing infections come from the presence of vitamins A, B6, B12 and C, iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. All these are vital for a strong body that can easily fight illness.

3. Watercress Promotes A Healthy Mind.

A healthy body and healthy mind sure go together. The abundant presence of Vitamin C in Watercress benefits the brain by protecting and fixing damaged tissues. Regular intake of watercress may help keep away age related conditions like Alzheimer’s. So don’t miss out on this lovely leafy green.

4. Watercress For Healthy Bones

Another among the watercress health benefits is better bone health. The high levels of Vitamin K in watercress keep our bones healthy. This veggie repairs bone cells, facilitates calcium absorption, reduces urinary calcium loss, reduces risk of osteoporosis and builds strong bones. Also, the folate in watercress helps maintain bone density. Menopausal women and elderly people must include watercress in their diet.

5. Watercress For Healthy Teeth.

Oral hygiene is very poor in most individuals. Some think just brushing twice is enough. But our teeth need more attention and care than that. Weak and decayed teeth can affect our overall health too. As we have seen above, watercress is rich in calcium. And calcium is important for strong teeth. Watercress also cures those bleeding and painful gums.

6. Watercress Gives You Lustrous Hair.

Last on our watercress health benefits list is what is does for our tresses. The watercress plant keeps the scalp bacteria-free. It also tackles problems of split ends, brittle and damaged hair, encourages healthy hair growth, and keeps the roots nourished. You can gently massage or apply watercress juice on your scalp.

Note: Posts on Ayurvedum are solely for the purpose of sharing the goodness of Ayurveda and bringing awareness about natural and healthy living. Please do not substitute it for professional medical advice. Ingredients discussed can interfere with certain medications. So, before using anything to treat yourself, always consult an Ayurveda doctor or practitioner.