Gently boil a few pieces of dried root in water for about ten minutes, then let steep off the heat before straining. This traditional preparation was consumed warm, between meals. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Pour simmering water over coarsely cut dried plant and let steep for about ten minutes before straining. A professional can advise on the frequency appropriate for each intended use. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Sea holly is found wild on dunes and beaches along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, where its harvesting is sometimes regulated due to its ecological fragility; it is preferable to obtain it dried from an herbalist rather than harvesting it yourself.
The root is traditionally harvested in autumn or early spring, when the plant concentrates its reserves, while the aerial parts are gathered in summer.