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Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Print E-mail

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In the Garden | Culinary | Cosmetic | Medicinal use

Popular garden varieties

Salad Burnet leaves

Salad Burnet flower

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In the Garden

Growth Characteristics:

  • Perennial, Evergreen, Frost tolerant,
  • Height: ±30cm; Spread: ±20cm,

Cultivation:

  • Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
  • An attractive border plant and can be grown successfully in pots,

     

Harvesting:

  • Pick fresh leaves and flowers throughout the year,

     

Companion Planting:

  • Herbs: Plant with Thyme, Mint,

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Culinary use

Use Salad Burnet leaves only when fresh. Leaves have a nutty, cucumber scent and flavour and can be used with:

  • Fresh vegetables,
  • Casseroles, Herb butters, Salads, Salad dressing, Sandwiches, Soups, Soft Cheeses, Sauces, Vinegars, White sauce, Cheese sauce,
  • Garnish in summer drinks,
  • Combines well with Rosemary and French Tarragon,

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Cosmetic
  • Use an infusion to make a facial wash for sunburn and troubled skin,

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Medicinal use

Salad Burnet may be beneficial in the following cases:

General
  • Tonic, Vitamin C,
Digestive system
  • Hemorrhoids, Diarrhoea,
  • Helps digestion,
Urinary System
  • Mild diuretic,

 

Preparation and dosage:

TEA:

  • 2 cups per day,

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