In America there is a group of vegetarians who believe in grass-eating
on the Nebuchadnezzar plan. If it is tender and young it is said to be
by no means unpalatable. It makes an excellent addition to salads. The
generality of mankind are, however, strongly averse to eating grass in
any form although there is no reason why it should not, in common with
other greenstuff, form a part of the daily diet. The analysis of grass
shows that it is a very useful food. According to a recent analysis
it consists of Proteins 3.5, fat 0.8, Carbohydrates 9.7, fibre 4.0,
mineral salts 2.0, water 80.0.
Clover possesses valuable medicinal properties. There is a form of
clover which exerts a marked effect in imparting fertility to the
ground by restoring nitrogen to it after it has been depleted by wheat
and other nitrogen using crops. The red, or meadow, clover has been
used as a remedy for cancer.
Clover Tea.
Take a handful of clover, fresh clover by preference, or if this is
not in season the dried clover must do instead; place it in a warmed
teapot; pour a pint of boiling water over it; allow to stand until
drawn, and take a teacupful at frequent intervals.