Common Uses Used as tea, made from the dried leaves. Fresh leaves may be used in salad. Locating and Handling Find at local grocery store, or grow from seeds. Capsules also available at herbal stores. Caution Seeds are toxic and should not be consumed.
Seeds can cause miscarriage.
Leaves generally considered safe, but should be avoided by anyone with anemia. Origin Believed to have originated in North Africa. Used in ancient India and Arabia.