Uses

ID Crop ID Part Use Category Notes Metadata ID
231 Elecampane Root Industrial A blue dye is obtained from the bruised and macerated root mixed with ashes and whortleberries (Vaccinium myrtillus). The root yields up to 2% of a camphor-scented essential oil, this is used as a flavouring and medicinally. 7,318
232 Golden Rod Leaf Medicinal The leaves and flowering tops are anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, mildly diuretic, febrifuge and stimulant. 7,322
233 Golden Rod Leaf Beverages A tea is obtained from the leaves. 7,322
234 Golden Rod Whole Industrial Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and flower. 7,322
235 Guayule Root Industrial A source of rubber obtained by mechanical maceration of the roots and/or stems. 7,324
236 Heartleaf Hempvine Forage (fresh) Feed (Forage/Fodder) Leaves of M. cordata constitute a highly palatable forage, especially to sheep. M. cordata is an aggressive forage of high acceptability to both large and small ruminants 7,328
237 Hemp Agrimony Whole Medicinal Hemp agrimony has been employed chiefly as a detoxifying herb for fevers, colds, flu and other viral conditions. The leaves and flowering tops are alterative, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, febrifuge, purgative and tonic. The roots are diaphoretic, laxative and tonic. 7,332
238 Hemp Agrimony Stem Fibre A coarse fibre can be obtained from the stems. 7,332
239 Hemp Agrimony Leaf Industrial The leaves and roots have been used as a raw material for making black and blue dyes. 7,332
240 Hemp Agrimony Extract (oil) Industrial An extract of the plant is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as a skin conditioner. 7,332
241 Indian Lettuce Leaf Food Indian lettuce is grown for its leaves. They are consumed raw, boiled or steamed. 7,351
242 Indian Lettuce Leaf Medicinal The leaves are considered tonic, digestive and depurative in traditional medicine. 7,351
243 Indian Lettuce Forage (fresh) Feed (Forage/Fodder) In Taiwan it is grown as feed for geese. 7,351
244 Mouse-ear Hawkweed Whole Medicinal NULL 7,354
245 Mouse-ear Hawkweed Whole Feed (Forage/Fodder) NULL 7,354
246 Mouse-ear Hawkweed Whole Ornamental P. officinarum is a prostrate herb which has spread rapidly to exotic locations (e.g. New Zealand, North America and South America) after introduction as a garden ornamental. 7,354
247 Mugwort Leaf Food Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Aromatic and somewhat bitter. Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. 7,367
248 Mugwort Leaf Beverages The dried leaves and flowering tops are steeped into tea. They have also been used as a flavouring in beer, though fell into virtual disuse once hops came into favour. 7,367
249 Mugwort Whole Medicinal All parts of the plant are anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, purgative, stimulant, slightly tonic and used in the treatment of women's complaints. 7,367
250 Ngai Camphor Leaf Industrial In China ngai camphor oil, an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of young leaves of B. balsamifera, is widely used in medicine and in rituals. 7,370