Wild chives
Wild chives often grow in meadows and along roads, resembling the familiar chives from the garden.
Health properties:
- rich in vitamins C and A
- supports immunity
- has a mild antibacterial effect
- improves digestion
They can be added to salads, sandwiches or cottage cheese—fresh is best.
Chickweed
Often treated as a weed, but unjustly—it is one of the most valuable wild edible plants.
Health properties:
- contains vitamins (C, E and B vitamins)
- has an anti-inflammatory effect
- supports the body’s cleansing processes
- beneficial for the skin (also when applied externally)
Excellent as an addition to salads or green smoothies.
Cleavers
You can recognize it by its small hooks, which make it “cling” to clothing.
Health properties:
- supports the lymphatic system
- has a diuretic effect
- supports the body’s detoxification
- may help with skin problems
It is best consumed when young—in the form of an infusion or as an addition to smoothies.
Ground ivy
A plant with a characteristic scent, known in folk medicine for centuries.
Health properties:
- supports the respiratory system
- has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects
- improves digestion
- helps with infections
It can be prepared as an infusion or used as a seasoning.
Wood sorrel
A delicate plant with a sour taste, often found in shady forests.
Health properties:
- contains vitamin C
- has a refreshing and mild fever-reducing effect
- supports digestion
- may help with fatigue
Note: it should be consumed in moderation because of its oxalic acid content.
Spring walks can be not only relaxing but also very beneficial for your health. All it takes is to watch where you step—many “ordinary” plants are true treasures of nature. When gathering them, however, it is worth remembering to identify them with certainty and choose clean, unpolluted locations.
Maybe next time, instead of passing these plants by, you will see them as natural support for your body.