Chive

Chive

Chives - Allium schoenoprasum - are the smallest species of the edible onions. Chives are a commonly used herb and can be found in grocery stores or grown in home gardens. In culinary use, the scapes are diced and used as an ingredient for fish, potatoes, soups, and other dishes. The chive is a bulb-forming herbaceous perennial plant. Chives are grown for their leaves, which are used for culinary purposes as flavoring herb, and provide a somewhat milder flavor.

Uses

Chive have mild stimulant, diuretic, and antiseptic properties.

chives are usually served in small amounts in dishes.

The Romans believed chives could relieve the pain from sunburn or a sore throat.

Chives also cultivated for their ornamental value; the violet flowers are often used in ornamental dry bouquets.

Sprinkling chives on top of food helps stimulate appetite.

Chives contain iron so they're good for anemia.

chive greens used to flavor salads, egg dishes, baked potatoes, fish, soups, and more.