Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
A delicate anise-scented kitchen herb used as a mild digestive and skin poultice.
Traditional use (european-folk): A delicate anise-scented kitchen herb used as a mild digestive and skin poultice.
A delicate anise-scented kitchen herb used as a mild digestive and skin poultice.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A delicate anise-scented kitchen herb used as a mild digestive and skin poultice.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Safe as a culinary herb; ensure correct ID vs. toxic look-alikes.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Safe as a culinary herb; ensure correct ID vs. toxic look-alikes.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.