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'''Edible:''' leaves give body and aroma to soups and stews. The root is grated raw into salads, is pickled, or used as a powdered condiment. Seeds are sprinkled on bread or rice, salads, mashed potatoes, or steeped in brandy for a settling digestive, and used in perfumes. Tea can be made from leaf. Stem can be steamed and served with a white sauce, or chopped into soups or stews. | '''Edible:''' leaves give body and aroma to soups and stews. The root is grated raw into salads, is pickled, or used as a powdered condiment. Seeds are sprinkled on bread or rice, salads, mashed potatoes, or steeped in brandy for a settling digestive, and used in perfumes. Tea can be made from leaf. Stem can be steamed and served with a white sauce, or chopped into soups or stews. | ||
| − | '''Medicinal:''' An infusion of seeds, roots, or leaves reduces water retention and assists the elimination of toxins. The | + | '''Medicinal:''' An infusion of seeds, roots, or leaves reduces water retention as a [[Diuretic]] and assists the elimination of toxins. The [[Expectorant]] root treats mouth ulcers, tonsillitis, bronchitis, cystitis, and menstrual pain. '''It should be avoided during pregnancy and by those with kidney problems'''. |
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 1 April 2019
Growth form:
Herb: Grows to 2m. It has large, dark green celery-scented leaves and hollow stems. Queen-Anne's lace type greenish yellow flowers bloom mid to late summer.
General habitat:
Uses:
Edible: leaves give body and aroma to soups and stews. The root is grated raw into salads, is pickled, or used as a powdered condiment. Seeds are sprinkled on bread or rice, salads, mashed potatoes, or steeped in brandy for a settling digestive, and used in perfumes. Tea can be made from leaf. Stem can be steamed and served with a white sauce, or chopped into soups or stews.
Medicinal: An infusion of seeds, roots, or leaves reduces water retention as a Diuretic and assists the elimination of toxins. The Expectorant root treats mouth ulcers, tonsillitis, bronchitis, cystitis, and menstrual pain. It should be avoided during pregnancy and by those with kidney problems.
Additional Info[1]
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- ↑ Expanded information refers to information that was added to this wiki post Meani
