Common scurvy-grass
Cochlearia officinalis · Brassicaceae
Common scurvy-grass
Cochléaria
Cochlearia officinalis
Brassicaceae
Traditionally used
Scurvy-grass — a sharp, vitamin-C-rich spring green once carried against scurvy. Eaten fresh, as diluted juice, or in a syrup, traditionally as a depurative, diuretic, and antirheumatic tonic. Use the fresh plant; heat destroys its virtue.
In three languages
Français — Cochléaria — verdure de printemps piquante, riche en vitamine C, jadis portée contre le scorbut. Consommée fraîche, en jus dilué ou en sirop, traditionnellement comme dépuratif, diurétique et tonique antirhumatismal. Employer la plante fraîche; la chaleur en détruit la vertu.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
European phytotherapy (traditional antiscorbutic)
Kept alongside