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Puha (Sow Thistle)

vegetable

Puha (Sow Thistle)

Sonchus oleraceus is a species of flowering plant in the tribe Cichorieae of the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and Western Asia. It has many common names including common sowthistle, sow thistle, smooth sow thistle, annual sow thistle, puha, hare's colwort, hare's thistle, milky tassel, milk thistle, and soft thistle.

Conditions addressed

Digestive IssuesLiver SupportDetoxInflammationKidney Support

How to use

1–2 cups cooked or raw daily
  • Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
  • Lightly cooking increases digestibility.