Houseleek
is a flowering plant which occurs in rockeries and rooftops. Did you know that since antiquity, houseleeks
were planted on roofs, because it was believed that they guarded homes against
lightning and fires? Indeed, it could create a fire-resistant layer on the
roof.
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| Houseleek from Europeana - image is under CC BY-SA of Biologiezentrum der Oberoesterreichischen Landesmuseen. |
Houseleeks
occur in about fifty species, from northern Africa, through Europe, to the
Caucasian mountains. They occupy hilly to mountainous terrain in these areas.
They are succulents - plants adapted to growth in places with little water.
They prefer rocky outcrops and rock steppes. They are very undemanding, both
for nourishment and for water.
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| Houseleeks from BHL. |
Houseleek
juice is rich in nutrients, has disinfectant properties and is an
anti-inflammatory. Similarly to aloe vera, houseleeks are very effective in
treating burns, scaldings, frostbite and sunburn. They reduce pain from insect
bites, alleviate itching, redness and swelling.
Learn more
about houseleek in "nature at your home". Stay tuned!
