Potatoes are present in most homes and are used to prepare the most varied (and delicious) dishes: purees, soups, mayonnaise, gnocchi and more. Not to mention its tasty stuffed and fried versions, which please children and adults!
But what few people know is that potatoes have other uses that go far beyond cooking!
Did you know that potatoes can be used, for example, as compresses? Or, can they help reduce dark circles? Yeah, but the list doesn't stop there. Check out these and other unusual uses of potato:
To health
1. Potatoes can be used in feverish processes to lower body temperature. Just cut a few slices of it raw and apply to the forehead or instep.
2. You can apply a raw potato poultice (poultice is the use of the material between two thin cloths) to relieve sprain pains.
3. Potatoes can help with skin healing and renewal in case of burns. For this, just grate the potato and pass on the spot.
4. Potato peel makes it possible to make tea that helps blood circulation and improves hypertension problems.
5. Potato peel tea also facilitates the digestive processes and detoxification of our body.
6. Juice made from raw potatoes helps to improve migraine problems and also to combat constipation. It should be consumed fasting in the morning.
7. The same raw potato juice acts as a liver and intestinal cleanser and helps to reduce uric acid. One tip is to sweeten it with honey.
8. Raw potato juice is still considered a good ally for the treatment of rheumatism.
9. Potatoes can be made from compresses, replacing the ice bag or hot water. Simply heat or cool a potato and wrap it in a cloth or gauze.
To the skin
10. Raw potatoes are rich in minerals, such as sulfur, potassium and phosphorus, which stimulate collagen and elastin production and can therefore help to provide younger, more toned skin.
11. Raw potatoes can also act to prevent and / or improve acne. To do this, just apply a few slices on the skin and you can already see its exfoliating property, which will help eliminate dead cells.
12. To reduce dark circles and puffiness, just apply potato slices to the eyes and let it work for about 10 minutes.
13. It is also possible to make a face mask with potato. Boil one unit, mash and add a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply to face (being careful with your eyes!) And wait 10 minutes. After this time, wash your face thoroughly with warm water.
14. You can also use the water you used to cook the potato to wash your face. The properties of the vegetable help in combating skin aging.
15. Peelings and some potato slices can help alleviate sunburn by decreasing the redness caused by overexposure to the sun.
16. It is believed that the potato may even aid in the disappearance of warts. To do this, just carefully rub a slice over the wart every day.
Other utilities
17. Potatoes can help in removing stains and glue from the hands. Just pass a slice of raw potato before washing your hands.
18. To clean rusty tools, wipe slices of raw potatoes on them, which will help remove rust caused by rust.
19. Potatoes can also be used to clean and polish cutlery. Use water from cooking potatoes and dip the cutlery with it still warm. Leave it there for about an hour. Then just rinse off.
20. For cleaning shoes made of waterproof material and rubber soles, pass them a slice of raw potatoes. Then just wipe it off or a shoe brush.
21. Use a large potato cut in half lengthwise as a base for fixing flowers in an arrangement.
22. If your plant has worms at its root, put some slices of raw potatoes around it. Then, when they pass to the potato, remove them and throw them away.
Did you imagine that potatoes had so many uses besides cooking ?! Here are the tips! But it is worth noting that no home-made recipes (in this case using potatoes) should replace professional-oriented (skin and health) treatments. So if in doubt always consult your doctor!
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