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- Gundermann is an edible medicinal plant
- Use Gundermann as herbs in the kitchen
- Gundelrebe leaves in salad
- Gundermann enjoy tea
- When will Gundermann be harvested?
- Tips
Gundermann can e.g. to be used as a spice in the kitchen
Gundermann is an edible medicinal plant
Gundermann is also called Erdefeu or creeping ivy, because he looks very similar to the climbing plant. Unlike ivy, Gundermann is edible. The leaves are raw edible and can also be used as seasoning in the kitchen. What kind of food does Gundermann like?
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Gundermann's leaves have a slightly spicy taste reminiscent of mint and liquorice. The aroma is quite strong, so the herb should be used sparingly when seasoning.
Gundermann is suitable as a spice to all dishes that you can also season with thyme or mint. Gundel vine is a popular seasoning for eggs, herb butter and quark dishes.
Cut the cabbage shortly before eating and give it fresh over the food. You should only cook with dried leaves.
Gundelrebe leaves in salad
The leaves of Gundelrebe contain a lot of vitamin C and are edible raw as a salad. They go very well with salads made from wild herbs.You can put together various herbs at will.
Gundermann enjoy tea
Gundermann leaves can be infused as tea, just like any other herb. Overflow a tablespoon of finely chopped or dried leaves with boiling water. Let the tea soak for five to ten minutes, then peel off the leaves.
Gundermanntee tastes aromatic and stimulates the metabolism.
When will Gundermann be harvested?
Gundermann is harvested fresh from April to July or even longer. You can find the plant with its pretty violet flowers on meadows, at Waldrainen and in some gardens. Unfortunately there is a likelihood of confusion
If you are not sure which plant you have in front of you, grate the leaves between your fingers. Gundermann gives off a slightly pungent scent reminiscent of mint.
The whole herb, including the flowers, is cut. If the leaves remain on the stalk, Gundermann dries very well to be used later as tea or spice.
Tips
Gundermann contains essential oils, tannins and bitter substances. The plant is used in natural medicine as a medicinal herb for purulent inflammation and internally for respiratory and metabolic problems. The effectiveness of the Gundel vine has been scientifically proven.