| Costmary (Chrysanthemum) |
| Renfana |
| Herb: Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), aromatic herb of the aster family Asteracae. Also called Bible Leaf, or Ale Cost, with yellow, button-shaped flowers. |
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Possible Substitutes:
Its bitter, slightly lemony leaves may be used fresh in salads and fresh or dried as a flavoring, particularly for meats, poultry, and English ale. The dried leaves are also used as a tea and in potpourri. Used in sauces or stuffing's in place of mint, Use sparingly, too much can result in a bitter aftertaste.
None that I know of. Please e-mail me if you know of any.
Fresh small leaves are used before flowering.