Big-sting nettle or in Persian gazaneh, is cooked in some parts of Iran and is eaten as a
potherb. Sting nettle oil nourishes the hairs, and is used for rheumatoid arthritis, gout, eczema, and spasmodic contractions.
Mae o hefyd yn cael ei alw'n 'black
potherb' yn Saesneg ac mae'r enw yna yn rhoi rhyw syniad i chi o un defnydd iddo fo.
Members of the family are also used as vegetables,
potherb and salad.
In Korea green perilla has mostly been grown for seed oil production and collaterally some leaves were used for
potherb. However there has been a recent prominent new trend in green perilla production in Korea.
It was known to the ancient Egyptians and cultivated over 2,000 years ago as a
potherb in Persia and the Indian sub-continent.
According to a study by Arbos et al, (19) the levels of phenolic compounds found in organic
potherbs were higher than those found in conventionally-produced
potherb cultures.
An annual
potherb of the goosefoot family, it is a dark green plant with broad, fleshy and crinkled leaves.
I also now allow upland or field cress (Barbarea verna) to grow anywhere it volunteers--its leaves make a delicious and nutritious
potherb. Burdock (Arctium lappa) furnishes edible roots and stems, and is also known to be an excellent detoxifier.
Today this attractive
potherb is much easier to find, even showing up on some restaurant menus.
raspberry) Food uses [appetizer, soup, salad, stir-fry,
potherb, and so on] (bee balm vs.
Dandelions were used in Europe for centuries as a medication, a
potherb, and salad greens.