1. In fact, portulaca is an edible potherb . 2. The edible leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb . 3. Kesom ( polygonum minus )-wild potherb , much used in curries and asam laksa. 4. Leaves and shoots are often eaten raw, frequently in salads, or cooked and eaten as a potherb . 5. The young leaves can be used as a potherb , sauted or used raw, such as in salads. 6. Steamed, these slightly bitter greens make magnificent potherbs ; tossed into salads they add a tart or bitter tang. 7. Dill is also stir fried as a potherb , often with egg, in the same manner as Chinese chives. 8. The greens are edible raw or as a potherb , but if raw should be eaten in moderation as they contain oxalates. 9. Plants of commercial value, also potherbs , edible crop plants and medicinal plants, were propagated in the garden for planting elsewhere. 10. The Cherokee parboil and rinse the stems and leaves, add hot grease, salt & water & boiled them until they are soft as potherbs .