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Selaginella as a healing power in plant-based nutrition
As a florist's miscellany, Selaginella seems to have the least chance of being a vegetable. However, a trip to a local organic fair proved otherwise: several species of Selaginella are also used as edible foliage plants, some as groundcover in terrariums or landscapes, and others double as ferns for cut flowers and boutonnieres. Despite the fact that there are more than 700 species, Selaginella is relatively underutilized because its medicinal value is not yet fully recognized. Health Benefits This spike moss contains a variety of compounds such as alkaloids, phenol and terpenoids, the main substance of which is biflavonoid, the type of which depends on...
Selaginella as a healing power in plant-based nutrition
As a florist's miscellany, Selaginella seems to have the least chance of being a vegetable. However, a trip to a local organic fair proved the opposite: several types ofSelaginellaare also used as edible foliage plants, some as ground cover in terrariums or landscapes, and others double as ferns for cut flowers and boutonnieres. Despite the fact that there are more than 700 species, Selaginella is relatively underutilized because its medicinal value is not yet fully recognized.
Health benefits
This earwort contains a variety of compounds such as alkaloids, phenol and terpenoids, the main substance of which is biflavonoid, the type of which varies depending on the species. These compounds are the source of many positive effects.
For example, it is similar to shallots in that both have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-allergenic benefits. They improve heart health, lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. While shallots stimulate digestive enzymes, spike moss acts on metabolic proteins. However, both also protect against UV rays and blood clotting.
Like tea, it has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties; but it performs even better with antimicrobial resistance.
Natural foods vs. processed natural foods
It is important to emphasize at this point that although a processed health food can duplicate the effects of natural foods, it should only be taken occasionally. For example, there is a highly alkaline processed food made from 9 foods: Job's tears, buckwheat, oat bran, black sesame, white sesame, and Chinese yam. Despite its claims that almost all of the health effects are mirrored by Selaginella, it is not a substitute for the latter. Furthermore, Selaginella is just a complete food but with many chemical differences that work synergistically to target different biological targets.
Resurrection plant
Nicknamed the “resurrection plant,” spike moss becomes hydrated and active in wet conditions or, alternatively, dries out and becomes dormant when drought sets in. For example,Selaginella bryopteriswhich grows in the Aravali Mountains of western India is most likely one of the reasons for thisSanjeevani, the magical herb that can cure any disease; and it is still taken today to extend lifespan. Yet another species, endemic mainly to Asia,Selaginella tamariscina, is a traditional medicinal plant used to treat advanced cancer patients. It is considered a modifier of gene expression and cytokine production and could be a chemopreventive candidate against gastric cancer.
Miracle herb
Another miracle herb, black cumin (Nigella sativa) has a wide range of activities related to immune and respiratory systems, stomach, liver and kidney; and in relieving pain and cramps. All of these can complement the work of Selaginella and contribute to your overall well-being.