Add to soups, stews, stir-fries, or eat raw in salads

Cooking softens the flavor

Seeds:

Ground into flour for bread or porridge

Toasted seeds enhance texture and nutrition in dishes

Medicinal Benefits

Traditionally used for wellness purposes:

Anti-inflammatory: Infusions may reduce inflammation

Digestive aid: Helps with constipation and indigestion

Skin health: Poultices promote wound healing

Diuretic: Supports kidney function and detoxification

Antioxidant-rich: Fights oxidative stress and boosts immunity

Agricultural Uses

Livestock Feed: Nutritious fodder for animals

Soil Health: Prevents erosion and adds organic matter to soil

Weed Control: Can outcompete invasive weeds in some systems

Environmental Significance

Drought-tolerant: Thrives in arid and semi-arid regions

Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Potential Concerns

Considered invasive in some regions

Can accumulate high nitrates (toxic to livestock in excess)

Contains oxalates, which may affect people prone to kidney stones

How to Grow Bledo Blanco