Chive herb is rich in Vitamins A and C, calcium and iron.A very popular culinary herbChive (Allium schoenoprasum) also referred to as chives, is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is an onion like member from the Liliaceae family which include onions, leeks, and garlic. It is also a perennial medicinal plant. Its main purpose is most often used for cooking. Therefore, it is a culinary herb. This herb is dated way back to five thousand years ago and has been cultivated in Europe since the middle ages. The leaves are usually shredded in order to use as natural condiment for fish, potatoes as well as soups. It is undoubtedly a very popularly used domestic herb, regularly in herb gardens as well as in supermarkets. This herb possesses natural insect repellant properties that you can use in the vicinity of gardens to manage and control pest infestation. The Romans said that this medicinal herb may ease the suffering from sunburns or maybe even a sore throat. They also claimed that this herb could raise blood pressure as well as functioned as a diuretic.
Beneficial to circulatory systemAlthough it is similar to garlic, its medicinal properties are much weaker but is effective in its own right. It possesses a lot of organosulfur compounds such as allyl sulfides and it is reported to have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system.The herbal belief in regards to this herbIt is believed that dried herb hung around the house will keep away disease and evil. This belief comes from the Romanian Gypsies. This herb possesses a pungent volatile oil that is very rich rich in sulfur and in addition inherits a distinctive odor and taste. This makes it an essential oil. The storageThe advisable way to put away the fresh herb requires you to place it inside of a paper towel within a sealed container and in addition place it in the refrigerator. You may also cut up the fresh herb and freeze it with water in ice cube trays to make use of it at a later date.Return from chive to herb garden Return to home page |
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