Geography: India, central Asia, southern Russia and Siberia, Europe and North America
Method of Propagation: Vegetative propagation
Part used for Propagation: Rhizomes
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Inner stem
Can be Eaten Raw: The inner stems can be eaten raw.
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes, inner stems only
Ripe: N/A
Both Raw & Ripe: N/A
Dangerous Form to Consume: All other parts of the plant.
As Food: The roots can be washed, peeled, cut into small pieces, boiled, and simmered in syrup to make candy.
As Medicine: Make a powder from the rhizomes and roots of the plant. This can be taken in tea or honey to help with digestive issues.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A
Boiling Before Cooking: N/A
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Can be drank as a tea: slice rhizomes and let it steep in hot water, then strain.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Has numerous medicinal properties
Medicinal Benefit: Rhizomes are used for mental ailments, stomach issues, cold, fever, skin diseases. Roots are used for rheumatism, joint aches, urinary diseases, throat infections, piles
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Make a powder from the rhizomes and roots of the plant. This can be taken in tea or honey to help with digestive issues.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Can be drank as a tea: slice rhizomes and let it steep in hot water, then strain.
Make a decoction by heating and boiling roots and rhizomes.
