Hairy Bittercress

Hairy bittercress is an extremely common, wild edible which can be eaten raw or cooked. It grows just about anywhere the ground is disturbed and its mild-wasabi, peppery flavour profile is similar to watercress or rocket. Great as a pot-herb, a salad green or can be used as a garnish, though the flower stalk can be a bit woody in older plants.

- Extremely high in vitamins A, B, C and K.

-Reduces the risk of prostate cancer (Kolonel et al 2000), colon cancer (Voorips et al 2000), lung cancer (Feskanich et al 2000) and breast cancer (Terry et al 2001).

- Contains glucosinates which are known to help with removal of carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) from the body and there’s some suggestion of it also having anti-tumour properties (Johnson 2002).

- Contains beta-carotene and lutein which is known to help reduce problems with vision, including cataracts.

- Butterflies love it.

- Vegan and Keto diet friendly.

- Contains compounds and metabolites which facilitate detoxification and aids the removal of foreign chemicals in our bodies.