Chives: Medicinal Properties from yesterday… to today

A Little History
Under the French King Louis XIV, every newborn had its own “welcome to the world trunk” which was filled with carefully folded diapers and a container of chive cream which was rubbed on the belly button for the first days.

Properties
In the springtime, chives contain a considerable amount of vitamin C

Cephalic – Infusion
To relieve headaches due to sinus congestion and colds.
The infusion usually works after 20-30 minutes.

Vermifuge – Juice
Chive juice obtained with a juicer.

Infusion
Boil 250 ml (1 cup) water;
Add 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped chives and 1/2 tbsp. ground ginger;
Let infuse over a warmer for 30 minutes;
Strain and drink hot.