It is easier to list strengths that arugula is not. About its medicinal properties were known by the ancient Romans. Here are some of them: beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal tract, fights disease causing viruses and bacteria, increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood, has a tonic effect on the immune system. From all sides a useful thing. Goes particularly well with cheese. Let's take literally 5 minutes to prepare easy, nutritious and very tasty salad.