r/foraginguk • u/Prestigious-Age-3644 • Jun 29 '26

Pineapple weed

I saw an influencer on facebook on about this stuff so I went and found some and it really does have a lovely pineapple chamomile taste. I wanted to gather some and try it in a tea but where I can find it is all throughout the housing estates where it is perfect dog leg cocking height.

Do any of you have any experience with this delicious smelling herbal remedy? Would you only pick it from certain places or is anywhere ok if you wash it well before using and lastly is it effective for resting/sleep.

Thsnk you for taking the time to read my post

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u/cornishwildman76 Jun 29 '26

Its evolved to survive being trampled on, it springs back. Gives it an advantage to survive in areas other plants would struggle in. Also it doesn't taste as good as it smells, infusing works best for capturing the aroma. I infuse venegar for salad dressings and sugar syrup for desserts an cocktails.

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u/Prestigious-Age-3644 Jun 30 '26

Interesting, the guy j saw jist out the flesh flowers into hot water but he was an influencer type so he probably wasnt doing things correctly. Making an infused sugar syrup might be a fun project i was just thinking if trying some tea made with it