BLACK MEDICK

                                                                                                                     Medicago Lupulina

Black Medick has antibacterial properties, also considered a soothing herb.

Leaves contain high amounts of calcium & potassium.

Tea can be used to clear heat & induce diuresis, relieve cough, relax the tendons & bones.
Also for asthma with cough, rheumatic arthritis, haemorroids, bleeding, ischialgia, icteric hepatitis.

When scratched or mildly cut in the garden, crush Black Medic leaves in your fingertips & rub generously on the abrasion.
It will help keep the wound clean until you can wash it better, later. An infection prevention.

RECIPES:

Flowers, leaves & seeds are edible. 

Flowers can be put into teas. 

Seeds can be collected & eaten as is or roasted. 

They can be ground into flour as well. 

Leaves can be tossed into salads.