The leaves contain an active ingredient (called Madecassoside) which is an anti inflammatory compound. Eating 2 fresh leaves a day should provide temporary relief, although it may take up to 3 months to gain the full benefits.
Pennywort requires constantly moist conditions and will thrive in shady positions. As it is a prostrate perennial, it may need containing because of its tendency to spread, which it does in my garden.
We have it in a shady position down our side mixed in with the hydrangeas. As this garden is small it is easy to give it a good cut back every 6 months to keep it under control.
I love it! How easy is it to take, just pick the leaves when strolling around the garden, but stick to only 2 a day.
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Happy gardening
Bronwyn
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