It has a diuretic effect, thus helping to treat hypertension and premenstrual syndrome.

It is an antioxidant and helps prevent cell damage avoiding cancer and other degenerative diseases.

It prevents the fungal growth causing vaginal infections.

• It acts against chest inflammations, coughs and generally lung problems such as pneumonia, bronchitis and upper respiratory infections.

• Tonic, digestive, stomach and blood cleanser.

• It reduces blood cholesterol.

• Used to relieve pain in bones and joints.

• Beneficial for arthritis

• Blood sugar regulator.

• It contributes to maintaining a normal body weight.

• Beneficial for mental development.

• Against arteriosclerosis.

• It treats chronic dermatitis and it helps with eczema, acne and itching. It also fights herpes.

• If you apply its milky juice on the warts, they will be eliminated.

• Beneficial for kidney function.

• It reduces the uric acid and triglycerides.

• Constipation- relieving.