Masura (Lentils)

Masura (Lens culinaris, Lentils)

Used part: Seeds

Systems: circulatory

Action: stimulating, purifying, nourishing

Indications: dry skin, "black spots" on the face

For many peoples, lentils are one of the most important sources of protein, capable of replacing bread, cereals and even meat in terms of nutritional properties.

Since ancient times, lentils have been valued as a medicinal plant. Even ancient Roman doctors used lentils to treat stomach diseases and nervous disorders, believing that constant consumption of them makes a person calm and patient. A liquid decoction is good for coping with constipation, and a thick one acts as an astringent for gastrointestinal diseases. Lentil decoction is also recommended to be taken for kidney stones and liver diseases.