It is also known by the names Hansel and Gretel, stag cabbage, spotted herb, sisterwort and cowslip, the lungwort. It becomes the focus of attention, especially during its heyday. Is it poisonous?
Lungwort is not poisonous but edible
Not poisonous, but edible and tasty
Lungwort is worth planting because it is non-toxic both internally and externally. It is even edible and its taste is reminiscent of cucumber. Among other things, lungwort contains a lot of:
- silica
- mucilage
- flavonoids
- tannins
What you can use lungwort for
You can snack on the lungwort pure. It can also be used to prepare salads, enhance smoothies and make vegetable dishes more interesting. Its flowers are ideal as a decoration for desserts. You can also use the medicinal parts of the plant for tea, essences, tinctures and sitz baths.
tips
Since lungwort belongs to the borage family known for its alkaloid content, don't eat in bulk!