Chives can be used to stimulate appetite, ease stomach upset, reduce flatulence, clear a stuffy nose, and treat cold.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a member of the same botanical family as onions, scallions, and garlic. Chives are rich in vitamins A and C. They are eaten as vegetable and spice. Chives are often used as an ingredient for fish, eggs, potatoes, soups, and other dishes. Chives are used in traditional dishes in France and Sweden. Chives are used with pancakes, soups, fish and sandwiches. This herb is one of the fines herbes (chives, tarragon, chervil and/or parsley) of French cuisine. You may find fresh chives at vegetable markets.
Chives are also used as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Chives have similar effects as onion and garlic. Eating chives can help promote the appetite and digestion. You can also use chives to make a decoction to help treat stuffy nose, headache and common cold.
How to eat chives
You can eat chives as vegetable. Please note, you eat only the greens of them. Chives are very good ingredient for eggs, fish and cucumbers.
Recipe 1: Chives Fried Eggs
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives
– 3-4 eggs
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
Preparation:
– Put the chopped chives eggs and salt in a bowl
– Mix them well with chopsticks or a fork, beat until combined
– Place a pan on a stove and heat it to hot
– Add the cooking oil to the pan
– When the oil smokes, pour the mixture into the pan
– Fry until cooked
Recipe 2: Chive and Cheese Baked Potatoes
Ingredients:
– 4 large potatoes
– 1 tablespoon of cheese
– 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives
Preparation:
– Cut the potatoes into large pieces
– Preheat the oven to 400°F
– Bake potatoes on the center rack for 30 minutes or until tender
– Top the potatoes with cheese and chives
– Serve
How to make a chive decoction
Recipe: Chives and Ginger Tea
Ingredients:
– 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder (or a tablespoon of minced fresh ginger)
– 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives
– 1 cup of water
Preparation:
– Boil and simmer them for 5 minutes
– Strain
– Drink it warm, twice a day
– This remedy is good for stuffy nose, sinus congestion, headache and cold
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