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Flowers and leaves of the Giersch are not poisonous, but even edible, delicious and healthy
Is the greed maybe a bit toxic?
You now know how to recognize the greed? Now, should it go on the journey into nature to collect the plant? But care: Not all plant parts are not safe!
Roots contain a toxin
The roots, which are happy to form foothills and contribute to the fact that the greed almost proliferates in some gardens, contain a toxin. He calls himself Falcarindiol. But do not panic! Only when you eat tons of greed roots, you notice the toxic effect.
Above-ground parts of plants are non-toxic
You can eat both the leaves, the buds, the flowers and the fruits with the seeds. Among others, the following preparations can be made with this healthy plant:
Tips
In both raw and cooked form, the aerial parts of the yaw are non-toxic, edible and tasty.