Koperek ogrodowy (*Allium schoenoprasum*), blisko spokrewniony z czosnkiem i cebulą, od wieków ceniony jest za intensywny, delikatnie cebulowy aromat oraz subtelnie pieprzny posmak. Jako roślina o udokumentowanym znaczeniu terapeutycznym, była powszechnie wykorzystywana w średniowiecznej medycynie europejskiej – już w XIV stuleciu zalecano ją jako środek moczopędny i wzmacniający. Obecnie uprawia się go zarówno w klimacie umiarkowanym Europy, jak i w regionach południowo-zachodniej Azji, gdzie stanowi nieodłączny element tradycyjnych systemów leczniczych. Badania współczesne potwierdzają jego korzystny wpływ na funkcje wydalnicze nerek, modulację odpowiedzi immunologicznej oraz łagodzenie dolegliwości menstruacyjnych dzięki zawartości flawonoidów, witaminy K oraz związków siarkoorganicznych.
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Depending on the intended use, lubricant can be used in salads, soups and broths, as a condiment, but also as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and alcohols. Its high content of coumarin, lemon, camphor and eugenols contribute to its impressive health benefits. It is rich in B vitamins, and vitamin C adds energy, promotes skin health and the immune system.
The action of the lubricant
Many of the health benefits of lemon are related to its anti-inflammatory and inflammatory nature. It contains significant amounts of quercetin, which is a natural inhibitor of histamine. It reduces, therefore, the body's allergic response by eliminating, among other things, itching of the eyes and fever. Studies with lemon have shown that lemon works well on the whole body, although it has been particularly noted to help reduce inflammation of the colon. It also improves the appearance of the skin. Its properties of the lemon also affect the skin during menopause.
The spoon is a spice
Lublic can be added to your favorite recipes by adding flavor and increasing the nutritional value of your meal. Its leaves resemble celery leaves in appearance, taste and aroma, and are often used as an additive to soups, stews, flavours, and pickles. Lublic extract is the main ingredient in the popular spice maggi. In Italy, it is a composition of oregano and garlic, but used in tomato sauces. It can be used as a spice for herbal butter or potato sauce, because of its intense flavor it is used in moderate quantities.
It's an aphrodisiac
Lubricant is not only a spice, it is also a powerful aphrodisiac. Once used as an ingredient in sweet spices, it restores vital forces and increases potency and libido in both men and women. Flowers, leaves, stems and roots of lubricant contain many substances, including essential oils (including vinegar and valerian acid), resins and coumarines. The action of the latter is to enlarge the blood vessels, which is important in achieving a state of arousal.