Edible money in your yard? Dollar weed happens to be a very nutritious green plant.

Dollar weed, not just another green edible in the woods but also can work as a medicinal.

Dollar weed (Hydrocotyle umbellata), also known as pennywort, is considered to be both edible and to have medicinal properties.
​Edible Uses
​Taste: Its flavor is often compared to celery, and it has a fresh, slightly peppery taste.
​How to Eat It: The leaves and stems are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. People add them to salads, use them as a pot herb, or even make them into a tea. Some cultures also ferment them to make a type of "kraut" or "kimchi."
​Medicinal Uses
​Traditional Medicine: In some parts of the world, particularly in South America and Asia, it has been used in herbal medicine. In Brazil, it is known as acariçoba and is purported to have anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), analgesic (pain-relieving), and anti-inflammatory properties.
​Other Potential Benefits: While more scientific research is needed, dollar weed is sometimes used in traditional folk remedies for a variety of conditions, including to lower blood pressure and to help with minor skin wounds. It is also a close relative of Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), another plant widely used in traditional medicine for its purported benefits for memory and cognitive function.
​Important Precautions
​It is crucial to be careful if you plan to consume dollar weed.
​Positive Identification: Never eat a plant unless you are 100% certain of its identification. There are other plants that look similar and may not be safe to eat.
​Chemical Contamination: Dollar weed is often considered a "weed" in lawns and gardens, and as a result, it may be treated with herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals. These chemicals can be absorbed by the plant and make it unsafe for consumption. Only eat dollar weed from areas where you are certain no chemicals have been used.

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