Uses

ID Crop ID Part Use Category Notes Metadata ID
1,014 Butterfly Milkweed Root Medicinal Pleurisy root is a bitter, nutty-flavoured tonic herb that increases perspiration, relieves spasms and acts as an expectorant 2,296
1,015 Adquiere Root Medicinal A decoction of the root is used to treat furunculosis and syphilis 2,420
1,016 Adquiere Fruit Medicinal The pulp of the fruit is used to treat coughs and as a breath freshener 2,420
1,017 Gardner Saltbush Leaf Medicinal The Paiute boiled the leaves and used the mixture as treatment for aches and sore muscles. 2,018
1,018 Garden Orach Leaf Medicinal The leaves are said to be efficacious when used externally in the treatment of gout. 2,033
1,019 Garden Orach Seed Medicinal The seeds, mixed with wine, are said to cure yellow jaundice. 2,033
1,020 Quail Bush Leaf Medicinal The fresh leaves can be chewed, or the dried leaves smoked, in the treatment of head colds. 2,020
1,021 Quail Bush Whole Medicinal The crushed flowers, stems and leaves can be steamed and inhaled to treat nasal congestion. 2,020
1,022 Quail Bush Root Medicinal A poultice of the powdered roots has been applied to sores. 2,020
1,023 Beetroot Root Medicinal Roots and leaves are used medicinally against infections and tumours, and garden beet juice is a popular health food. 2,009
1,024 Cuddapah Almond Bark Medicinal The bark is used in tanning; its gum is used against leprosy in traditional medicine 2,100
1,025 Sodom Apple Leaf Medicinal The leaves are used for the treatment of asthma 2,338
1,026 Sodom Apple Flower Medicinal It is used in the treatment of asthma and catarrh 2,338
1,027 Karanda Fruit Medicinal The Fruit are astringent, antiscorbutic and also used as a remedy for biliousness 2,301
1,028 Karanda Leaf Medicinal A leaf decoction is used against fever, diarrhoea, and earache 2,301
1,029 Karanda Root Medicinal The roots serve as a stomachic, vermifuge and remedy for itches 2,301
1,030 Mexican Tea Seed Medicinal Wormseed is also commonly used externally to treat ulcers, eczema and erysipelas. 2,049
1,031 Mexican Tea Leaf Medicinal Crushed leaves are widely applied as poultices on bruises, insect bites and ulcers. 2,049
1,032 Perennial Goosefoot Seed Medicinal The seed is a gentle laxative that is suitable for children. 2,050
1,033 Perennial Goosefoot Leaf Medicinal A poultice of the leaves has been used to cleanse and heal chronic sores, boils and abscesses. 2,050