What does Pansitan cure? Top 6 Diseases Pansit Pansitan can cure
How
common is it for someone to see the Pansit Pansitan plant in your area? Do you
have a clue about some of the diseases it can cure? Well, worry no more for this
write-up will provide you with the necessary information you need to know about
this plant.
It
will equally provide answers to some questions like what are the health benefits of Pansit
Pansitan, Is Pansit-Pansitan good for arthritis? Are peperomia leaves edible?
Pansit-Pansitan
scientifically known as Peperomia Pellucida
is an annual, shallow-rooted herb belonging to the family Piperaceae, kingdom
Plantae. Peperomia pellucida has various names among countries.
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In
English, it is commonly known as Pansit-Pansitan, Man to man, Pepper-elder,
Rat-ear, peperomia, rat’s ear, shiny bush, silverbush, rabbit ear. In French, Pépéromia,
herbe à couleuvre, cresson, salade soda, and in Nigeria it is known as Ewe Rinrin.
Peperomia Pellucida is native to tropical Central and South America though being cultivated
now throughout parts of India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. In Africa,
it occurs from Senegal east to Eritrea and Somalia, and south to Angola,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Pansit-Pansitan
for decades has been used as a traditional folk for the treatment of various diseases
as well as for culinary purposes. Due to the antibacterial and analgesic
activities of Peperomia Pellucida, it has been used in the treatment of various
inflammatory ailments.
In
the field of traditional medicine, it is used by traditional practitioners to
prepare infusion and decoction from the leaves and stems of the plant to treat gout,
and arthritis and to heal old wounds. It is equally used for the treatment of skin-related
problems such as acne, pimples, and abnormal complexion. Furthermore, it is also
used as a warm poultice for boils, pustules, and pimples.
A
report from the Manila Medical Society has it that peperomia pellucida is useful
to relieve rheumatoid arthritis joint pains and some other studies reported the
isolation of bioactive phytoconstituents with strong antifungal and anticancer
properties from P. pellucida.
It
is equally used as a remedy for insect bites, sexually transmitted diseases,
fever, cough, smallpox, measles, and kidney infections, soothe upset stomachs, Urinary tract infections, whitlow,
Diarrhea, Eye inflammation, prostrate problem, sore throat, and high blood
pressure.
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What are the health benefits of Pansit Pansitan?
Succulent
stems, and shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves, are the characteristics of the
Pansit Pansitan plant with tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting
spikes. The leaves, stems, and roots possess anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal,
and analgesic properties. The following are the health benefits of Pansit Pansitan.
- Reduce uric acid disease
- Treat sore throat
- Treat urinary system problems
- Treat gout and arthritis
- Effectively Lower Blood Cholesterol Level
- Powerful Anti-Bacterial Agent
- Powerful Anti-Inflammation
- Depression
- Powerful Anti-Fungal
- Powerful Antioxidant
- Heals Fracture
- Cures Cancer
- Whitlow
- High blood pressure
- Incredible Gastro-Protective Properties
- Maintain bladder health
- As a pain medication act as a remedy for headaches and menstrual pains
- Heals stomach ache
- Overcomes acne
- Nourish the skin
- Supervising kidney health
- Convert colic in infants
- Treat migraine
- Treat vertigo
Are peperomia leaves edible?
Yes,
peperomia leaves are edible either cooked or raw. It can be used as a vegetable
and in salads.
One
can easily locate the leaf beside the base of a fence where it is not too dry
or any other cool place. Bear in mind that it can be used either fresh or
dried.
How to Use It
1). Boil
the leaf along with the stem for 10- 15 minutes without covering the pot,
strain, and drink a teacup morning and night for the treatment of Arthritis,
abdominal pain, and Urinary tract infection.
2). For
the treatment of whitlow and boils just smash (ground) the leaf and stem into a paste, mix it with palm oil (red oil), then apply on the whitlow or boil.
3). Boil
the leaf together with the stem for one or two minutes, pound the leaf into a paste, then apply on the affected area in the case of burns, skin
inflammation, pimples, and abscesses.
Concluding Remark
Are
you pondering on which kind of diseases Pansit Pansitan scientifically
known as Peperomia pellucida, commonly known as man to man, silverbush, and Pepper-elder
can cure?
Well,
you are in the right platform as this article provides information on some of
the diseases that Pansitan can cure, its health benefits as well as clears the doubts if it is edible.
Question: is
this plant common in your locality? Now that you are aware of its benefits,
will you still remove it when weeding? Please
feel free to mention other health benefits or diseases that peperomia pellucida
can cure that are not on the list.
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