A Plant Highly Valued for Its Properties: Traditional Uses and Benefits Many People Highlight

Many people pull it out of the garden thinking it is just another weed, but the so-called “Santa Lucía herb” is considered in folk medicine to be a plant full of natural properties that may help support the well-being of both body and mind.

This plant usually grows naturally in yards, flowerpots, sidewalks, or damp soil. It is recognized by its small green leaves, tiny flowers, and the white latex it releases when cut. Although some people barely notice it, in many regions it has been used for years in homemade preparations and natural remedies.