September 26, 2009

Allium Family: Chives

Allium Schoenoprasum AKA Chives




What Chives look like: They are long green stems.
What Chives taste like: Chives are strong in flavor and aroma.
How to eat Chives: Chives are herbs and are used in many Chinese dishes.

Health Benefits of Chives:
Chives come from the same ‘family’ as onions and garlic, but chives do not possess as much sulphur as the aforementioned. Therefore their health benefits are not so strong.
• anti-cancer
• anti-clotting
• antibacterial
• antiviral and decongestant properties.
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“In Chinese herbal medicine, chives are used to control bleeding and to treat fatigue. The leaves can be applied to insect bites, cuts and wounds and the seeds used for treating problems associated with the kidney, liver and the digestive system. Chives have also been shown to help lower cholestrol when included in a balanced diet. They are rich in vitamin A and C and contain a small quantity of iron.” -www.revitaliseyourhealth.com

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