Edible parts of plants and their preparation

Edible yes, but poisonous in large doses

Basically, if you eat a few leaves of peony flowers, not much is going to happen. But above a certain amount of consumption, which differs from person to person, you can expect symptoms of poisoning. Peonies contain, among other things, glycosides and alkaloids, which are symptomatic in high amounts in:

• stomach pain
• Intestinal colic
• Vomit
• nausea

It is therefore essential to pay attention to the amount consumed! Give more than 100 g of the Peony never in smoothies, mixed salads or other dishes in which the taste of the plant can no longer be perceived for itself. Eaten by yourself, you will quickly notice when your body has had enough of the plant. The taste becomes unpleasant.

Mainly roots and flowers are used

Peony roots and peony flowers have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Today this plant is known, especially in Asia, and is used for various physical ailments. The roots are mainly used, among other things, dried as a powder and the petals are used. They are also becoming rarer

Seeds used.

Peonies have blood-forming, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, protective, regulating, menstrual-promoting effects and influence the hormonal balance. They can be used, for example, for:

• Cramps in the bowel area
• Gout and rheumatism
• Hemorrhids
• Mucosal diseases
• Skin disorders
• respiratory symptoms
• Menstrual cramps
• epilepsy
• headache
• Kidney pain

Prepare peony blossom tea

The healing powers of the peony can be used in the form of a tea infusion. For a cup of tea you need 1 teaspoon of the dried flower petals (simply in May / June the Cut off flowers and dry). Let the tea steep for 10 minutes and drink it 2 to 3 times a day.