Wednesday 21 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 357. Red star thistle

Red star thistle (Centaurea calcitrapa) leaves and young stems can be eaten cooked or raw. In traditional medicine, this plant was used to treat respiratory ailments; skin conditions and digestive problems.

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