Salsify Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Salsify is the Tragopogon porrifolius plant and also goes by the name oyster plant because its taste is similar to the taste of oysters. Salsify is a flowering herb native to the Mediterranean region. Its roots are edible and can be consumed as an herbal medicine.¹

Salsify Health Uses and Health Benefits

Salsify contains several beneficial compounds for disease prevention and health. It has benefits for immunity and preventing cancer because of its high vitamin C and antioxidant content. Salsify is also high in potassium, making it a natural remedy for managing blood pressure as potassium has a counteractive effect against sodium. Salsify also has anti-inflammatory benefits and can help protect liver health.²

References

1. https://www.britannica.com/plant/salsify 
2. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/161720/