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- Fetthenne only partially edible
- Stonecrop is slightly poisonous
- Edible parts of the fat hen
- Edible sedum species
- Fetthenne as a medicinal plant
- Tips
The sharp stonecrop (Sedum acre) is edible in moderation
Fetthenne only partially edible
Nowadays almost forgotten is that in many gardens, the pork hen used in former times both as a salad spice and as a medicinal plant was used. Therefore, the term "stonecrop", because the fleshy leaves of the thick-leafed plant should taste quite spicy and spicy. However, the easy-to-maintain plant is also considered slightly toxic.
Stonecrop is slightly poisonous
All parts of the fat hen, but especially its thick leaves, contain poisonous alkaloids as well as tannins, flavonoids, glycosides and tannins. However, the concentration of toxins is very low, so that the plant can still be consumed. However, this is not recommended if you have a sensitive stomach or are currently pregnant because eating it may cause nausea, vomiting and headache. Incidentally, this also applies if you eat too many Fetthennenblätter. Therefore basically only an external application is advised.
Edible parts of the fat hen
Above all, the thick, fleshy leaves of the fat hen are used. In some species (eg Sedum telephium), the root nodules can be cooked and used like vegetables. The leaves, in turn, can be used fresh or in oil and so preserved. Add the fresh leaves to colorful salads as a spice or cook them as vegetables.
Edible sedum species
Basically, all Sedum species are edible, but especially the following species:
Fetthenne as a medicinal plant
In folk medicine, both the leaves and the resulting pressed juice were applied both internally and externally. The juice is intended to quench the bleeding (eg in the case of wounds) and to support wound healing. In addition, fat horsetail juice was also used as a vermifuge because of its laxative effect. Because of the slightly toxic ingredients, the juice also irritates the skin and can therefore be used against warts, corns or calluses. For this purpose, simply cut up the thick leaves and place them in the place to be treated.
Tips
As a precaution, stop eating the fat hen or swallowing the pressed juice. However, there is nothing in the way of external application (eg as a wart remedy).