Eryngium

The Eryngium maritium medicinal plant’s leaves are eaten when pickled. Young stems can be

eaten raw or cooked, while the roots are to be grilled first. In folk medicine, this plant is

considered a diuretic and is also said to treat skin diseases, livers, hepatitis, anemia, coughing,

stomach aches and high blood pressure. It is also said to sooth nerves, increase sweating and act

as a love drug.