SWEET CICELY Myrrhis odorata . Umbelliferae.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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  Try filling pillows with the whole plant for the aroma a night.
The root was used by the American Indians to catch horses.
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial Perennial.
Appearance A tall plant with feathery leaves and large white umbels..
Height 3ft/1m
Growing Position Full sun or light shade.
Fertiliser Light organic through the summer.
Propagation and soil It will self seed once you have a plant. Start by buying a plant or sowing seeds. Rich soil. Divide the roots very carefully as the long tapering part should be cut off completely before dividing the rest of the plant into sections.
General Information This herb is useful to the cook almost all year round as it only dies down for two months of the year. It should have plenty of room in the garden to grow
Spring If you have sown your seeds in autumn they will be ready to transplant out now..
Summer Cut back flowering stems.
Autumn Sow seeds in pots now.
Winter Plant will die right back.
Use The whole plant.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help To stimulate appetite, and strengthen the nerves.
Storage Fresh only or frozen in cubes of ice. It is difficult to dry but can be done.
Specific Use
  • The root can be boiled
  • The flowers and leaves put in to fruit salads or savoury salads
  • Roast the seeds and eat
  • Flavouring drinks.
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Standard Tea of the leaves:
Take a small wine-glass morning and night.

 
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