Ingredients of the mountain rue
- Essential oils
- Rutin
- Abrotin
- Coumarin
- Tannic acid
- Bitter substances
Uses of boarwood in the kitchen
Eberraute is a close relative of the herbs mugwort, wormwood and tarragon. It goes well with all dishes that are also seasoned with these herbs.
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- Proper care of the boar's rue
Gourmets take advantage of the digestive properties of the boar's rue by adding the herb to very greasy dishes.
Only the shoot tips are used. The whole leaves contain too many tannins and bitter substances, which give the food an unpleasant aftertaste.
Use boarwood as a medicinal herb
The use of the wild boar as a medicinal plant is diverse. Drunk as a tea it has an antibacterial effect and is used for colds as well as digestive problems and to strengthen the immune system.
Eberraute should not be used during pregnancy. Too much consumption is also not advisable if those affected suffer from kidney problems.
Harvesting boarwood
The harvest of the rowan tree begins in summer. Continuously, even during the blossom, the leaf tips are collected and processed as soon as possible.
Autumn is the main collection time for rowan. The leaves now picked will be immediately after Cut dried to be consumed as a spice or tea in winter.
The leaves give off such an aromatic smell that they are very suitable as a natural room fragrance. To do this, the whole leaves are cut, bundled and hung upside down. With every breeze, the scent spreads throughout the room. However, this use is not suitable for allergy sufferers.
Rowan as a remedy against pests
Because of its aromatic smell of lemon or cola, the wild boar is not attacked by pests. Placed in the garden between other plants, it also protects them from pest infestation.
Tips
The cola plant is also called the cola plant. Some varieties give off the typical smell of the popular drink. The leaves can be used to make a cold drink that tastes similar to Coca-Cola.
