Benefits of the plant cuttings

Cut herb

The cut herb (scientific name: Atriplex halimus L.), or what is also known as saltbush, belongs to the family Ramiaceae (Chenopodiaceae), which includes woody and other herbal species, and it is a perennial evergreen shrub, spread in The Mediterranean region, the Canary Islands, and the coasts of the southwestern European Atlantic Ocean. The leaves of this herb are distinguished by their small size, oval shape, and leathery texture. Its flowers are also small in size. The fruits of this herb are nutty in shape. 0.5-1 m. ^{[1] [2]}

Scientific studies on the benefits of the herb cuttings

The following is a mention of the results of some scientific studies on the benefits of the herb:

• A preliminary study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease in 2014, conducted on mice suffering from diabetes and high blood sugar levels, indicated that using an aqueous solution containing extract of the extract of the herb leaves reduces the levels of glucose in the blood . ^[3]
• A laboratory study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research in 2016 indicated that the herb extract contributes to fighting microbes and boosts the immune system . Whereas, their content of flavonoids, which are phytochemicals, has antibacterial activity against some species; Such as: Escherichia coli (scientific name: Escherichia coli), Staphylococcus aureus (scientific name: Staphylococcus aureus), and Streptococcus pyogenes (scientific name: Streptococcus pyogenes), and others, in addition to its ability to act as an immune modifier that enhances the functions of the immune system . ^[4]
• A study published in the journal Comptes Rendus Chimie in 2009 indicated that extract of cuttings herb leaves prepared with methanol has antioxidant activity . This is due to its high content of phenols and flavonoids compounds . ^[5]

Damages of the herb cuttings

The degree of safety of the cut herb

Cut herb leaves can be consumed fresh or cooked, and the seeds can be consumed only cooked, and it should be noted that there are no studies or other information on the safety of using the cut herb. ^[6]

Precautions for using the herb cuttings

The varieties of this herb do not contain any toxins; However, the types that were exposed to artificial fertilizers during their growth period may contain concentrated and harmful quantities of nitrate compounds . ^[7]

How to use the herb Alqtif

Cut herb leaves have a simple salty flavor, so they can be added to various salads, or they can be cooked as spinach. Where it is recommended to boil them quickly and steamed, in order to preserve the crispness of the leaves, and it is a delicious alternative to spinach , and in addition, the seeds of the cut herb can be cooked; Where it can be crushed and added to meals or soups to increase its consistency, or mixed with grains when making bread, and in general the seeds of the cut herb are small in size and light in weight, and it is believed that the herb produces what is called aphids ; It is an edible substance. ^[7]

References

1. ↑ L. Dessena and M. Mulas (2010), “MEDITERRANEAN SALTBUSH (ATRIPLEX HALIMUS L.) AS AN ORNAMENTAL SPECIES FOR ARID ENVIRONMENTS , ” www.actahort.org , Retrieved 5-12-2020. Edited.
2. ↑ "Atriplex halimus" , www.landscapeplants.aub.edu.lb , Retrieved 12-5-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ Ilyas Chikhi, Hocine Allali, Boufeldja Tabti, and others (6-2014), “Antidiabetic activity of aqueous leaf extract of Atriplex halimus L. (Chenopodiaceae) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats” , Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease , Issue 3 , Folder 4, Page 181-184. Edited.
4. ↑ Mona El-Aasr, Amal Kabbash, Tsuyoshi Ikeda, and others (2016), “Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Activities of Flavonol Glycosides Isolated From Atriplex halimus L. Herb” , Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research , Issue 10, Folder 8, Page 1159 Edited.
5. ↑ Nabila Benhammo, Fawzia Bekkara, and Tatjana Panovska (12-2009), “Antioxidant activity of methanolic extracts and some bioactive compounds of Atriplex halimus” , Comptes Rendus Chimie , Issue 12, Folder 12, Page 1259-1266. Edited.
6. ↑ "Atriplex halimus" , www.practicalplants.org , Retrieved 5-12-2020. Edited.
7. ^ ^{A b} "Atriplex halimus - L." , Www.pfaf.org , Retrieved 12-5-2020. Edited.