Plant Database

Family: Apiaceae
English Common Name: Eryngo
Arabic Name: قرصة العّنة

• Fields and rocky places, usually in dry soils. Requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position. East Mediterranean region.

• Anti-cancer properties
• Antipoison effect
• Treatment of asthma
• Treatment of digestive tract disorders
• Helps in fortifying blood
• High in iron
• High in vitamins
• Treatment of inflammations
• Prevention of kidney stones formation
• Nutritious
• Revives the liver
• Treatment of urinary tract system disorders
• Treatment of allergies

Edible Parts: Leaves and stalks
Modes of Consumption: Green salad; pickled

Recipes:
Eryngo Salad - Kueikh
Eryngo Salad - Chouf
Eryngo with Tahini