Chives (Allium)

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Chives (Allium)

JoAnn Guest

Dec 08, 2004 18:48 PST

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Chives (Allium)

 

Springs First Greens!

 

http://www.teas-herbals.com/HerbalEzine/OnlineHerbEzine/03April_Issue.htm

 

 

Chives, whose allium-family properties promote heart-health,

boost immunity, reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure,

and help to fight cancer are springing up everywhere this spring.

Our first greens!

 

 

 

Chive leaves are rich in vitamin C, A, protein, fiber, and potassium.

 

 

 

Garlic chives, which have a taste reminiscent of garlic,

are also high in vitamin C, plus contain carotene, vitamin B1 and B2,

thiamine, riboflavin. calcium and iron.

 

 

 

They are small bulb plants with a strong onion smell, and hollow,

cylindrical, thin, dark green leaves with occasional small lavender

flowers.

 

 

 

Chives were so loved in 18th century Holland that farmers would feed

it to their cattle in order to have the animals produce chives-flavored

milk.

 

 

 

In traditional folk medicine Chives were eaten to treat and purge

intestinal parasites, enhance the immune system, stimulate digestion,

and treat anemia.

 

 

 

In Chinese herbal medicine, garlic chives have been used to treat

fatigue, control excessive bleeding, and as an antidote for ingested

poisons.

 

 

 

The leaves and bulbs are applied to insect bites, cuts, and wounds,

 

while the seeds are used to treat kidney, liver, and digestive system

problems.

 

 

 

This is such an easy herb to add to so many of your foods.

We Love Free, Fresh Weeds!

 

 

 

My kids just brush off the dirt and nibble them raw and fresh

from the earth. You'll probably want to wash and pick out any brown

stems.

 

 

Cut the leaves with kitchen shears right into your ?

Added to organic eggs, soups, sauces, potatoes,

just about any food can be enhanced with a mild onion flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

AIM Barleygreen

" Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future "

 

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Diets.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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