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Hawkweed is anything but poisonous
Hawkweed is not poisonous, but edible
Like so many wild herbs in our latitudes, the hawkweed is not poisonous, but even edible. Also as a medicinal plant, the herb, which is available in countless ways, used. In the garden it is often pulled as a bee pasture or in rock gardens.
Hawkweed is not poisonous
Hawkweed contains valuable ingredients in all plant parts such as
In moderation they are not poisonous. The plant can therefore be safely grown in the garden and fed to small animals.
In natural medicine, the whole plant but also the plant sap is used.
Hawkweed is used for diarrhea, edema, cellulite and high blood pressure. It is applied externally either as a tea or extract internally or in ointments and lotions.
Tips
Hawkweed belongs to the wild herbs whose leaves and flowers are edible. It is collected in summer, because the leaves are too dry in spring and autumn. The leaves are used in salads and the flowers as an edible decoration.