Chinese eupatorium

Eupatorium chinense

leaf · herb

Fragrant leaves that season dishes in Indochina, where it is planted as a hedge.

Origin

Indochina, China, Korea, Japan, Philippines

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A few fresh leaves, shredded, are added at the end of cooking or raw over the dish, for their aroma; the stems are removed.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitratesIn small amounts, not counted Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In Indonesia its leaves perfume hair and linen.