Useful properties of physalis

There are many medicinal plants in the world of plants that have a very large effect on human health and condition. I would like to mention physalis. And although not many people know this plant, the beneficial properties of physalis deserve attention.

Physalis is a biennial or perennial plant that belongs to the nightshade family. The stem of this plant is erect, can reach 30 cm in height. Physalis is a very beautiful plant that has orange fruits.

Physalis is also popularly called Jewish cherry, blown cherry, bubble cherry, sleepy dope, sleep, there are many more different names.

In folk medicine, the fruits of this plant are often used, since the beneficial properties of physalis are really priceless.

This plant has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, analgesic, choleretic and diuretic effects. An infusion or decoction of this plant is often taken for cystitis, urolithiasis, bronchitis, hepatitis, edema, intermittent fever, gout, rheumatism, bruises. Often they use juice and fresh fruits for respiratory diseases, dermatoses, dysentery, gonorrhea and hypertension.

Physalis fruits are harvested before frost as the fruits ripen. If the fruits are not peeled from the outer shell, they can last for several months. When you peel the fruit, it looks like a tomato. This plant really helps and is widely used in folk medicine, so its use is quite common among supporters of non-traditional treatment.