If you have a herb garden, beeweed, also known as hyssop, should not be missing. Here we would like to give you 3 tips for using hyssop.
Hyssop attracts bees and butterflies
In the summer months, hyssop not only attracts flocks of bees and butterflies, it also enchants with its purple flowers, which a are ornaments for every bed. The plant grows up to 60 centimeters high and very bushy. It likes sunny locations with dry, calcareous soil. Today we would like to introduce you to 3 tips on how to use beeweed sensibly.
Tip 1:
If you don't just want to plant beeweed for its beauty, but also want to use it, then you should know which complaints it can help against: These are indigestion, breathing difficulties, coughing and mild stomach cramps. The young leaves in particular have sufficient essential oils, bitter substances and tannins that are good for the body. Cut off a handful of young leaves or flowers and pour a liter of water over them. Let steep for about five minutes and then drink up to three cups of this spicy tea a day. You will see that it not only helps, but also tastes good.
Tip 2:
In hearty cuisine, beeweed harmonises very well with various dishes. Just experiment a bit. Even desserts in combination with hyssop can taste really delicious and make you hungry for more.
Tip 3:
If you plant anise hyssop in the garden as a bee plant, it has a great effect: The bee plant repels pests such as cabbage whites.