As with many less-common herbs, correct identification matters. The culinary use of the leaves is different from concentrated essential oils, which should not be treated as interchangeable with normal food use.
Epazote has a very distinctive flavour and is normally used in small quantities. It likes warmth and can grow strongly once established.
The July 2016 KVA archive included a short note about epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides), an aromatic herb traditionally used in Mexican and Central American cooking, particularly with bean dishes.
An unusual herb with a long culinary history.
