Chives for Appetite, Stomach Upset, Flatulence, Stuffy Nose and Cold – Home & Kitchen Remedies

by Johns
Food Remedies, Home Remedies, Stomach Remedies

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 400ºF
- 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

For more information about natural remedies for appetite, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/appetite/

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