Lambs quarters (Chenopodium album –L)
Lamb's quarter is an erect, annual weed, 1-3 feet high; the stem often mealy, red-streaked. Leaves somewhat diamond-shaped, coarsely toothed; mealy white beneath. Flowers greenish-white, on densely flowered spikes, inconspicuous; in clusters; June to October.
Lamb's quarter is an erect, annual weed, 1-3 feet high; the stem often mealy, red-streaked. Leaves somewhat diamond-shaped, coarsely toothed; mealy white beneath. Flowers greenish-white, on densely flowered spikes, inconspicuous; in clusters; June to October.
Time of Year: Spring to fall (seed in oct and nov)
Location: All of North America
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Nutrient
Content
Phosphorus,
iron, calcium, vitamins A, B2, Niacin, and
C
USES
Flowers,
Seeds and Leaves
Editable uses
- This plant a spinach substitute that is why many call it wild spinach (I cook it with a little garlic mustard plant)
- Not a good plant for salads
- But the seeds can be soaked and sprouted for salads
- Cook the whole flower heads and they have a broccoli taste to them
- The seeds can be ground and added to breads (because they are high in carbs and protein it is a good addition to any food) **note but the seeds should be soaked first to pull out the toxins they have.
Medical Uses
I call this the camper’s plant because…..
- Boil the leaves and make a wash for sunstroke or a tea to help with sunstroke.
- The leaves decrease pain by reducing inflammation. Tea or mash
- Bug Bites, Burns, aching joints and swollen feet...spread a mash on them
- The seeds are used for
- The leaves can be eaten raw to help support the healing of anemic blood conditions
- Ever here of Beano well this does the same thing iy help with gas chew on a few leaves (just a few because to many can be toxic)
- The roots made in a tea make a good laxative
- Make a juice form the plant and use it as mouthwash for tightening the gums and eliminating bad breath.
Other Uses
- Makes a great green Dye
- The roots have saponin in them, which makes a natural soapy substance when mashed
- Many farmers use this plant for their livestock (it grows fast and has nutritional value) mostly Chickens (that is why some call this plant fat hen)
