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ALLIARIA
aka Jack-by-the-hedge, Sauce-alone, Garlic mustard, Hedge garlic
(Alliaria petiolata syn A. officinalis syn Sisymbrium alliaria)
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Annual member of the cabbage family.

PROPAGATION:By seed in spring (easily self seeds).
NEEDS: Moist soil in sun or shade.
HARVEST: Leaves and stems before flowering to be juiced or used fresh or dried in infusion or poultice.

USES

MEDICINAL:
Pungent, stimulant, expectorant, anti-inflammatory
Used for infections and to encourage healing.
Used internally for bronchitis, asthma, eczema.
Used externally for minor injuries, slow healing skin problems, neuralgia, rhematism and gout

CULINARY:
Young leaves add mild garlic flavor to salads and sauces.



©2001 by Ernestina Parziale, CH

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