Common Name: |
Garlic Mustard |
Other Names: |
Hedge Garlic, Jack-by-the-Hedge, sauce alone |
Botanical Name: |
Alliaria petiolata |
Genus: |
Alliaria |
Family: |
Brassicaceae |
Native Location: |
USA, Europe, N Africa, W and C Asia |
Cultivation: |
Moist soil in sun or shade. |
Propagation: |
By seed sown in spring where the plants are to flower. Alliaria petiolata self-seeds readily, especially on bare or disturbed ground. |
Harvest: |
Leaves and stems are cut before flowering for use fresh as juice, and fresh or dried as an infusion or poultice. |
Height: |
30cm-1.2m (1-4ft) |
Width: |
35-45cm (12-18in) |
Hardiness: |
Z4-8 |
Parts Used: |
Leaves, stems |
Properties: |
A pungent, stimulant herb that clears infection, encourages healing, and is expectorant and anti-inflammatory. |
Medicinal Uses: |
Internally for bronchitis, asthma, and eczema. Externally for minor injuries and slow-healing skin problems, neuralgia, rheumatism, and gout. |
Culinary Uses: |
Young leaves add a mild garlic flavor to salads, sandwhiches, and soups. Traditionally made into a sauce with mint leaves as a sauce for lamb or mutton (England). |
Bibliography: |
Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown Copyright © 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited Pg 111 |