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Horny clover is not poisonous
Horny clover is not poisonous
The horn clover, a butterfly flower from the legume family, is described as poisonous in some sources. There can be no question of "poisonous", on the contrary. The plant is used both as a protein-rich forage plant for numerous grazing animals, as a bee and butterfly pasture and as a medicinal plant for humans and animals.
Horny clover as a medicinal plant
In particular, the flavonoids contained in the horn clover have a calming and cramping effect, which is why the plant is used as a natural remedy preferred for sleep disorders and nervousness. During the flowering period between June and August, you can harvest the fresh flowers and either use them immediately for infusions or even dry them. Per cup you need about a teaspoon of flowers, which are infused with hot water. Let the tea draw for about 10 minutes.
Horn clover in the kitchen
Little known is that the horn clover is edible. Use flowers and leaves only sparingly as the plant tastes very intense. The flowers are suitable for the decoration of sweet and savory foods, the leaves can be cooked as a spice in stews and soups.
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Although horn clover potentially contains poisonous cyanogenic glycosides, but these only to a small extent - therefore the plant will be dangerous to humans and animals only with very excessive continuous use. Deadly, the herb is only for snails.