Kucai


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Kucai

(Photo: Kucai with egg)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Sprengel
     
FAMILY : Allicaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Chinese chives, Garlic chives
     
LOCAL NAME : Gil choy, kucai (C)
     
PREPARATION : As fresh culinary herb. Garlic flavour for salads and seasoning. Gil choy is good in omelets and fish dishes.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : To treat urinary problems.
Impotence and back problems.
Recovery from fatigue.
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