Western and Eastern Siberia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, England, France, Ukraine - these are the territories where an interesting and useful plant called sverbiga orientalis grows. Among the people it is called jaundice, radishnik, field mustard, wild radish, ferocious, field horseradish, chicken nap or throat. It is edible, not only for animals, but also for people. In order not to be mistaken and not to eat something poisonous, you need to know exactly what the eastern sverbiga looks like.
Description of the plant
In meadows, edges, clearings, steppes, fields, glades, you can see its small bright yellow flowers. The stem of the Sverbiga is strong and rough, reaching a height of 80-150 cm, the lower leaves are streaky, the middle ones have a spear-shaped base, the upper ones are lanceolate. The fragrance of flowers is pleasant, attracting insects.
Sverbiga eastern - honey plant. Including due to long (up to 50 days) flowering. Inflorescences 10-15 cm long with 30-40 flowers attract bees. These insects work most actively in the morning hours, but the eastern sverbiga is ready to givepollen and nectar during the day, regardless of weather conditions. This plant is found not only in the wild. It is specially sown in the fields.
Meals are served
Sverbiga orientalis is a medicinal plant. It contains iron, copper, nickel and other chemical elements, as well as protein, vitamin C, fatty oil with a rich acid composition. Therefore, eating it can enrich the diet. It is recommended to eat its stems fresh, boiled and pickled.
The cabbage family, which includes Sverbiga, also includes other edible plants. Many of them have a characteristic bitter-tart taste. The eastern sverbiga also possesses it. To get rid of it, you can dry the plant and then use it in sauces and seasonings.
All kinds of dishes are prepared from sverbigi. Soups, salads with potatoes, eggs seasoned with sour cream or mayonnaise. Moreover, they eat not only the stems, but also the roots. Such dishes will be not only tasty, but also he althy. No wonder Sverbiga is called wild radish. It tastes like radish or radish.
Eating sverbigi helps against scurvy, enriches the body with vitamins and protein, restores the intestinal flora, and normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Decoctions, infusions are prepared from it, juice is pressed. Juice is washed with wounds or rinsed with periodontal disease. Decoctions, when taken orally, lower blood sugar.
Be sure to remember it, in case you have to stay in the forest without supplies. This herb will save from hunger and thirst, give strength. During the Patriotic Warpeople ate sverbigu and thus survived during the famine.
Not only benefits
But we must not forget that excessive consumption of any food can lead to sad consequences. The same is the case with Sverbig. We must not forget that it belongs to the cabbage family, which means it can cause increased gas formation, and as a result, bloating, belching, and nausea. Even its name, according to ancient sources, resembles the disease of the interior overthrow. So we are warned about the dangers of overeating this plant.
Other properties
The cabbage family includes plants that become animal feed. Sverbiga eastern is no exception. It is unpretentious, grows early. You can make silage from sverbiga, or you can graze cattle on a fresh pasture. It is also notable for the fact that pets and birds like its taste, they eat it with pleasure. In this case, you can save on additional vitamin bait, because Sverbig contains almost all the necessary substances.
Growing sverbiga orientalis for the needs of agriculture is attractive because this plant grows in large quantities, it can be planted on any soil, it is not susceptible to diseases and pests. But more yield can be obtained if fertilizer is applied to the soil.
An interesting fact is that sverbiga orientalis accidentally ended up in France back in 1813. This ishappened after the Russian invasion of Paris. After this happened, the locals were surprised to notice an unknown early plant. Therefore, we must be more attentive to inconspicuous plants in our forests, steppes and fields. It happens that a little stranger turns out to be useful, nutritious, and even a brave traveler who can help in difficult times.
