Uses

ID Crop ID Part Use Category Notes Metadata ID
634 European Oregano Whole Industrial The sap of oregano also yields a red dye. 8,209
635 European Oregano Whole Medicinal Medicinally, oregano is less important than it used to be. It was, for example, used as a stimulant, carminative, tonic and to cure asthma, coughs, indigestion, rheumatism, toothache, headache and spider bites. 8,209
636 European Oregano Whole Environmental Although its use as culinary herb is currently most important, there is renewed interest in the bactericidal, fungicidal, antiviral, nematicidal, insecticidal and anti-oxidant activities of Origanum essential oils. 8,209
637 European Pennyroyal Leaf Food The leaves are edible, either raw or cooked, and are used as a flavouring in salads or cooked foods. It has a rather coarse spearmint-like flavour, and is no longer used very often in Britain. 8,241
638 European Pennyroyal Leaf Beverages A herbal tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. 8,241
639 Cucumber Tree Bark Medicinal A tea made from the bark is antiperiodic, aromatic, mildly diaphoretic, laxative, stimulant, tonic. It has historically been used as a substitute for quinine in the treatment of malaria. An infusion has been used in the treatment of stomach ache and cramps. A hot infusion of the bark has been snuffed to treat sinus problems and has also been held in the mouth to treat toothaches. 8,242
640 Cucumber Tree Fruit Medicinal A tea made from the fruit is a tonic, used in the treatment of general debility and was formerly esteemed in the treatment of stomach ailments 8,242
641 European Pennyroyal Whole Environmental Since rats and mice intensely dislike the smell of mint, M. pulegium was used in homes as a strewing herb and has also been spread in granaries to keep the rodents off the grain. 8,241
642 European Pennyroyal Whole Medicinal M. pulegium also powerfully stimulates the uterine muscles and encourages menstruation; therefore it should not be prescribed for pregnant women since it can procure abortions, especially if the essential oil is used. The herb is reported to be antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue (menstrual flow stimulant), sedative and stimulant. The essential oil in the leaves is antiseptic, though it is toxic in large doses. 8,241
643 Cucumber Tree Bark Industrial Wood - finely grained, soft, light, durable, not strong. It takes a very good polish and is used for boxes, crates, flooring, cabinet making etc. 8,242
644 Carob Pod Food Seedpods - raw or ground into a powder. The seedpods are filled with a saccharine pulp and can be eaten both green or dried. They are very sweet but fibrous, the pulp can be used as a chocolate substitute in cakes, drinks etc. 8,250
645 French Lavender Extract (oil) Medicinal In traditional medicine, fresh leaves and flowers are used to relieve headaches and rheumatic pains, and the vapour from boiling leaves and flowers is used to treat colds. The oil is used in aromatherapy and to scent cosmetic creams. 8,248
646 Carob Seed Food Seed - rich in protein. A flour is made from them which is 60% protein, it is free from sugar and starch and is suitable for baking. It can be used as a chocolate substitute. An edible gum is extracted from the seed, a substitute for Gum Tragacanth. A stabilizer and thickening agent, it is also used as an egg substitute. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. 8,250
647 French Lavender Flower Industrial The flowers of Lavandula dentata last well in water and are useful as cut flowers. Dried flowers can be used in potpourri mixtures and incense sticks. 8,248
648 Carob Pod Medicinal The pulp in the seedpods of carob is very nutritious and, due to its high sugar content, sweet-tasting and mildly laxative. However, the pulp in the pods is also astringent and, used in a decoction, will treat diarrhoea and gently help to cleanse and also relieve irritation within the gut. The seedpods are also used in the treatment of coughs. A flour made from the ripe seedpods is demulcent and emollient. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. 8,250
649 Carob Bark Medicinal The bark is strongly astringent. A decoction is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. 8,250
650 Carob Pod Industrial A flour made from the seedpods is used in the cosmetic industry to make face-packs. 8,250
651 French Lavender Whole Ornamental Fringed lavender is cultivated as an aromatic ornamental and as an informal, low-growing hedge. 8,248
652 Carob Bark Industrial Wood - hard, lustrous. Highly valued by turners, it is also used for marquetry and walking sticks. 8,250
653 Chiku Fruit Food The fruit can be eaten raw, or used in making sherbets, custard, ice cream, pies, jams, jellies etc. In order to be at its best, the fruit needs to be eaten when it is absolutely ripe and has lost that astringency. 8,258