Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Potato: 22 ways to use it besides cooking

It can be used as a compress, to let the most beautiful skin, among other purposes

Potatoes are present in most homes and are used to prepare the most varied (and delicious) dishes: mashed potatoes, soups, mayonnaise, gnocchi and much more. Not to mention their tasty stuffed and fried versions that delight children and adults!

But what few people know is that the potato has other uses that go far beyond food!

Did you know that potatoes can be used, for example, as tampons? Or, they can help reduce dark circles? Yeah, but the list does not stop there. Check out these and other unusual uses of potatoes:

Potato

For health


1. The potato may be used in processes to reduce the febrile body temperature. Just cut a few slices raw and apply it on the forehead or on the balls of the feet.

2. You can apply a poultice of raw potato (poultice is the use of the material between two thin cloths) to relieve pain of sprains.

3. The potato can collaborate with the healing and renewal of the skin in cases of burns. Simply grate the potatoes and pass the site.

4. With the peeling potatoes can make a tea that helps in improving blood circulation and hypertension problems.

5. Tea made from the peel of the potato also facilitates digestive processes and detoxification of our body.

6. The juice made from raw potato helps improve migraine problems and also to combat constipation. It should be consumed on an empty stomach in the morning.

7. The same raw potato juice acts as a liver and bowel cleanser and helps to reduce uric acid. One tip is to sweeten it with honey.

8. The juice of raw potato is still considered a good ally for the treatment of rheumatism.

9. The potatoes can be made of bandages replacing the bag of ice or hot water. Just heat or cool a potato and wrap it in a cloth or gauze.

For skin


10. A raw potato is rich in minerals such as sulfur, potassium and phosphorus, which stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and therefore can help provide a more toned and youthful skin.

11. The raw potato can act even preventing and / or improving frameworks acne. Simply 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, simply apply the potato slices on the eyes and let it act for about 10 minutes.

13. You can still make a facial mask with potato. Boil a unit, mash and add a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply on face (being careful with eyes!) And wait 10 minutes. After this time, rinse your face with warm water.

14. You can still use the water used in cooking the potatoes to wash your face. The properties of legume help to combat aging skin.

15. The shells and a few slices of potatoes can help relieve sunburn, reducing redness caused by excessive sun exposure.

16. It is believed that potatoes may even assist in the disappearance of warts. Simply rub, carefully slice on the wart every day.

Other utilities


17. Potato can help in removing stains and glue hands. Just spend a slice of raw potato before washing hands.

18. To clean rusty tools, knock rub them sliced ​​raw potatoes, which will help remove rust caused by rust.

19. The potato can also be used for cleaning and polishing silverware. Use water from cooking potatoes and soak the silverware with her still warm. Let there for about an hour. Then just rinse.

20. For cleaning of shoes made with waterproof material and rubber soles, pass them a slice of raw potato. Then just spend a cloth or a brush for shoes.

21. Use a large potatoes cut in half, lengthwise, as a basis for setting a flower arrangement.

22. If your plan is with worms at the root, place a few slices of raw potato around. Then when they go to the potato, remove them and discard.

You thought that potatoes were so many utilities, besides cooking? Get the tips! But it is worth noting that no homemade recipe (in this case, with the use of potatoes) should replace treatments (for skin and health) targeted by professionals. Therefore, in cases of doubt, always consult your doctor!

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