Wholesale Organic seasoning - Poejo

It has soothing, expectorant properties, used in the treatment of flu and respiratory diseases, stimulates appetite and digestion, is antiseptic, healing in external use. Contraindications: It should be avoided during and during pregnancy and lactation, in children under 6 years of age; patients with gastrointestinal sensitivities or with neurological diseases, and in high doses or for long periods. In cooking, the whole plant can be used, fresh or dried, but generally dried, its flavor is very strong and should be used sparingly (see against indications). It is part of the traditional Alentejo cuisine and is also widely used in Asian cuisine. It is used to season salads, fish dishes, caldeiradas, soups and açorda. Combines especially with fish, beans and tomato. It is also used for infusion and in drinks, namely to make the “poejo liqueur”, traditional in Alentejo. See recipes with poetry in our book Sal Verde.