Uses

ID Crop ID Part Use Category Notes Metadata ID
1,434 Curry Leaf Whole Medicinal A decoction of the leaves, bark and roots is taken throughout Asia as a febrifuge, tonic, stimulant and a stomachic, but also to treat diarrhoea and dysentery and inflammation of the gums. The crushed bark and roots are used externally to treat skin eruptions and bites of poisonous animals. The fresh leaves are eaten to treat dysentery, and a leaf infusion is drunk to stop vomiting. 8,454
1,435 Curry Leaf Leaf Food The fresh or fried leaves are commonly used in flavouring vegetables and curry. 8,454
1,436 Curry Leaf Leaf Industrial The essential oil (curry leaf oil), obtained from the leaves by distillation, is used in the production of soap. 8,454
1,437 Curry Leaf Whole Ornamental Murraya koenigii is of aesthetic value due to its compound leaves and is therefore planted as a hedge and as an ornamental shrub. 8,454
1,438 Hoary Basil Leaf Food O. americanum, being mild in flavour, is extensively cultivated in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand for the young leaves, which are eaten raw as a vegetable side-dish. The fragrant leaves are also added to various dishes with a fishy or disagreeable smell 8,453
1,439 Hoary Basil Leaf Food In traditional medicine, hoary basil is used for several ailments. Decoctions are used for coughs, pounded leaves are placed on the forehead to relieve catarrh or on the chest for respiratory problems, the whole plant is used in baths to treat rheumatism, renal colic and calcifications. More recently, the plant has been listed as a potential medicine against cancer. 8,453
1,440 Hoary Basil Extract (oil) Industrial The essential oil of O. americanum is used in soap and cosmetics. It has been reported to exhibit fungitoxic properties (without phytotoxic side-effects). 8,453
1,441 Jering Seed Food Young seeds are often eaten raw. Generally the young seeds are believed to have a better flavour than older ones, though some people prefer to eat germinating mature seeds. 8,455
1,442 Jering Leaf Food Young leaves - cooked. The very young wine-red shoots are consumed raw as a vegetable. 8,455
1,443 Jering Flower Food Eaten as a vegetable. 8,455
1,444 Jering Seed Medicinal The seed is said to be good for relieving the symptoms of diabetes. 8,455
1,445 Jering Leaf Medicinal The old leaves, burnt to ashes, are used against itching. The ashes of young leaves are used as wound powder for cuts. 8,455
1,446 Jering Pod Industrial The pods have been used as a source of purple dye for silk. The pods are used as a shampoo. 8,455
1,447 Jering Bark Industrial The bark and leaves are used for dyeing matting black. To obtain this colour the mat is boiled with extract from the bark and then immersed in mud. 8,455
1,448 Jering Seed Industrial A reddish dye is obtained from the seeds. 8,455
1,449 Holy Basil Leaf Food Used in salads, they can also be cooked as a potherb or used as a flavouring in a variety of dishes. The leaves are sweetly spicy, with a sharp, pronounced clove scent and pungency. 8,456
1,450 Holy Basil Leaf Beverages A refreshing tea can be made from the leaves. 8,456
1,451 Holy Basil Leaf Beverages The plant is used internally in the treatment of feverish illnesses (especially in children), colds, influenza, sinusitis, headaches, rheumatism, arthritis, digestive disorders, including abdominal distension and cramps; low libido and negativity. The herb is used externally as an antiseptic to treat skin infections, spots etc. A pungently aromatic, warming, antiseptic herb; it induces perspiration; lowers fevers; relaxes spasms; eases pain; clears bacterial infections; strengthens the immune and nervous systems; reduces inflammations; and benefits the digestive system. 8,456
1,452 Holy Basil Extract (oil) Medicinal The essential oils from the leaf have shown antibacterial and antifungal activity. They contain methylchaviol, eugenol and other volatile, commercial oils. 8,456
1,453 Dokong Fruit Food The fruit is practically always eaten fresh out of hand, but seedless fruit may be bottled in syrup. 8,457