The usable plant parts
It could well be that the people who fight or ignore the French herb just don't know that it is edible. The following parts of plants may be used in the kitchen:
- leaves
- blossoms
- Seeds
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Tips
The French herb is both hairy and hairless. When it comes to food preparation, both varieties are used in the same way.
The good ingredients
Like almost every wild herb, French herb, whose second name is button herb, is full to the brim with healthy ingredients. Up front are:
- iron
- calcium
- magnesium
- manganese
- Vitamin A
- vitamin C
Use in the kitchen
The French herb is as versatile as other green leafy vegetables. Its taste is described as similar to a salad, which is why young, tender leaves can enrich salads when they are raw. Raw leaves are also an ideal ingredient for freshly prepared smoothies or pestos. It can be steamed similar to spinach.
Tips
Dried seeds can be used to grow wonderful, delicious and naturally healthy sprouts all year round.
Use as a medicinal herb
French herb not only tastes good, it also heals. In his Peruvian homeland, his healing powers are still very much appreciated today. It is a good source of energy in recovery phases after serious illnesses. A tea made from dried or fresh leaves or flowers helps with gastrointestinal problems. The list of its healing effects could go on for a long time.
Collect French cabbage
If it is not lost in your own garden, button herb can also be collected in nature. With a height of around 60 cm, it is easy to spot. Keep an eye out for him near fields and at the wayside.
You can recognize French herb mainly by its small flowers. They have a yellow center and usually five short, white petals. The collection period starts in April. You can find more information about this weed in our profile.
Tips
You can also plant the French herb specifically in the garden. It prefers a loose, humus rich and dry soil, then its growth can hardly be stopped.
