Tuesday 30 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 289. Marsh sow-thistle

Marsh sow-thistle (Sonchus palustris) leaves and stems can be cooked, like vegetables, and added to stir fries and stews. In traditional medicine, extracts were used as diuretics; laxatives and tonics. This plant was claimed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

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