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- Alternate name: Health pea
- Binomial name: Vicia ervilla
- Origin: Mediterranean
- Use: Appetite suppressant
- Taste: Licorice-like
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Bitter vetch, also referred to as the health pea, is a type of grain legume originating from the Mediterranean.Purdue University: Grain Legumes for Animal Feed
During the Medieval times, bitter vetch was used to fight hunger amidst episodes of famine.The Independent: Medieval Appetite Suppressant Could be new Slimming Aid (August 31, 2005) Additionally, King Charles II supposedly gave bitter vetch to his mistresses in order to keep them thin.Daily Mail: How the herb Charles II used to keep royal mistresses... (March 19, 2008)
Due to its uses in history, bitter vetch is thought to have properties that can aid in the slimming process. Researchers today have decided to take a second look at this ancient [[:Category:Herbs| herb]], for bitter vetch could potentially be a used as remedy for obesity.Daily Mail: How the herb Charles II used to keep royal mistresses... (March 19, 2008)
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Bitter Vetch on Amazon
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Wood Bitter Vetch Plant Colour Flower Old Art Print - $7.90
Old Antique Historical Victorian Prints Maps and Historic Fine Art---------. Wood Bitter Vetch Plant Colour Flower Old Art Print Old Botanical Antique Print Size Approx 11; X ...Amazon
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Botany Plants C1902 Tuberous Bitter Vetch Lathyrus - $17.65
A Colour Plate From English Botany Or Coloured Figures Of British Plants By J. Sowerby And Others Edited By John Boswell.Dates C1902 Size Of Each Plate Is Approx 10 X 6.5 Inches (2...Amazon
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Tuberous Bitter Vetch Plant C1880 Colour Botanical - $14.75
Old Antique Historical Victorian Prints Maps and Historic Fine Art ----------. Tuberous Bitter Vetch Plant C1880 Colour Botanical Botanical Print C1880 Date If Known Is In The T...Amazon
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Botany Plants C1902 Black Bitter Vetch Lathyrus Niger - $17.65
A Colour Plate From English Botany Or Coloured Figures Of British Plants By J. Sowerby And Others Edited By John Boswell.Dates C1902 Size Of Each Plate Is Approx 10 X 6.5 Inches (2...Amazon
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Bitter Vetch Questions
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A good alcoholic cocktail that uses bitters? 1 AnswerBitters are used frequently in traditional cocktails. The simplest to try would be a Pink Gin which is just bitters and gin. You'll definitely want a quality gi... read more -
How do you remove the bitterness from endives? 3 Answersslice in half, brush with olive oil and put on the grill or a hot pan until they soften and the underside caramelizes. They actually get very sweet if you do th... read more -
Is bitter dark chocolate, the better dark chocolate? 3 AnswersIt depends on what you mean by better. If you mean taste, it is a personal thing. :-) I prefer dark. On the other hand, if you are talking about health bene... read more -
How do you cook brussel sprouts plain so they are not BITTER???? 1 AnswerHowdy we love brussel sprouts at our house. I actually do my in the microwave. I dump the whole bag in microwave safe dish with cover and add 2 Tablespoons of w... read more
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