Salad Burnet is the common name of Sanguisorba minor species, from Rosaceae family.
Also known as: drumsticks.
Salad burnet leaves
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Features of Salad Burnet
Height to 10-30 inches. Zone 4-5. Spread to 12 inches. Evergreen perennial
grooved stem.
light-brown, ovate seed.
green, spike-clustered, tiny flower in spring and summer.
Growing Salad Burnet
Propagate »
- by root division during autumn.
- by seed during spring and autumn.
- by self-seed.
Using Salad Burnet
Cosmetic
Rinse
Make an infusion to soothe skin irritations. (Use leaf)
Culinary
Dairy products
Add to soft cheese and butters. (Use leaf)
Drink
Add to refreshing cold drinks. (Use leaf)
Salad
Add to salads. (Use leaf)
Sauce
Add flavour to vinegars and dressings. (Use leaf)
Medicinal
Tea
A tea to relieve hemorrhoid and diarrhea. (Use leaf)
Traditional Remedies
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Please consult with your doctor before using salad burnet for health related purposes.
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