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ID 231
Crop ID Elecampane
Part Root
Use Category Industrial
Notes A blue dye is obtained from the bruised and macerated root mixed with ashes... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,318
ID 232
Crop ID Golden Rod
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves and flowering tops are anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antisept... more
The leaves and flowering tops are anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, mildly diuretic, febrifuge and stimulant.
Metadata ID 7,322
ID 233
Crop ID Golden Rod
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes A tea is obtained from the leaves.
Metadata ID 7,322
ID 234
Crop ID Golden Rod
Part Whole
Use Category Industrial
Notes Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. A yell... more
Mustard, orange and brown dyes can be obtained from the whole plant. A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and flower.
Metadata ID 7,322
ID 235
Crop ID Guayule
Part Root
Use Category Industrial
Notes A source of rubber obtained by mechanical maceration of the roots and/or st... more
A source of rubber obtained by mechanical maceration of the roots and/or stems.
Metadata ID 7,324
ID 236
Crop ID Heartleaf Hempvine
Part Forage (fresh)
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes Leaves of M. cordata constitute a highly palatable forage, especially to sh... more
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
Metadata ID 7,328
ID 237
Crop ID Hemp Agrimony
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Hemp agrimony has been employed chiefly as a detoxifying herb for fevers, c... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,332
ID 238
Crop ID Hemp Agrimony
Part Stem
Use Category Fibre
Notes A coarse fibre can be obtained from the stems.
Metadata ID 7,332
ID 239
Crop ID Hemp Agrimony
Part Leaf
Use Category Industrial
Notes The leaves and roots have been used as a raw material for making black and ... more
The leaves and roots have been used as a raw material for making black and blue dyes.
Metadata ID 7,332
ID 240
Crop ID Hemp Agrimony
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Industrial
Notes An extract of the plant is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic pre... more
An extract of the plant is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as a skin conditioner.
Metadata ID 7,332
ID 241
Crop ID Indian Lettuce
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Indian lettuce is grown for its leaves. They are consumed raw, boiled or st... more
Indian lettuce is grown for its leaves. They are consumed raw, boiled or steamed.
Metadata ID 7,351
ID 242
Crop ID Indian Lettuce
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are considered tonic, digestive and depurative in traditional me... more
The leaves are considered tonic, digestive and depurative in traditional medicine.
Metadata ID 7,351
ID 243
Crop ID Indian Lettuce
Part Forage (fresh)
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes In Taiwan it is grown as feed for geese.
Metadata ID 7,351
ID 244
Crop ID Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes NULL
Metadata ID 7,354
ID 245
Crop ID Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Part Whole
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes NULL
Metadata ID 7,354
ID 246
Crop ID Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes P. officinarum is a prostrate herb which has spread rapidly to exotic locat... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,354
ID 247
Crop ID Mugwort
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Aromatic and somewhat bitter. Their addi... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,367
ID 248
Crop ID Mugwort
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes The dried leaves and flowering tops are steeped into tea. They have also be... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,367
ID 249
Crop ID Mugwort
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes All parts of the plant are anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carmina... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,367
ID 250
Crop ID Ngai Camphor
Part Leaf
Use Category Industrial
Notes In China ngai camphor oil, an essential oil obtained by steam distillation ... more
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.
Metadata ID 7,370

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