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ID 634
Crop ID European Oregano
Part Whole
Use Category Industrial
Notes The sap of oregano also yields a red dye.
Metadata ID 8,209
ID 635
Crop ID European Oregano
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Medicinally, oregano is less important than it used to be. It was, for exam... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,209
ID 636
Crop ID European Oregano
Part Whole
Use Category Environmental
Notes Although its use as culinary herb is currently most important, there is ren... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,209
ID 637
Crop ID European Pennyroyal
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes The leaves are edible, either raw or cooked, and are used as a flavouring i... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,241
ID 638
Crop ID European Pennyroyal
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes A herbal tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves.
Metadata ID 8,241
ID 639
Crop ID Cucumber Tree
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A tea made from the bark is antiperiodic, aromatic, mildly diaphoretic, lax... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,242
ID 640
Crop ID Cucumber Tree
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A tea made from the fruit is a tonic, used in the treatment of general debi... more
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
Metadata ID 8,242
ID 641
Crop ID European Pennyroyal
Part Whole
Use Category Environmental
Notes Since rats and mice intensely dislike the smell of mint, M. pulegium was us... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,241
ID 642
Crop ID European Pennyroyal
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes M. pulegium also powerfully stimulates the uterine muscles and encourages m... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,241
ID 643
Crop ID Cucumber Tree
Part Bark
Use Category Industrial
Notes Wood - finely grained, soft, light, durable, not strong. It takes a very go... more
Wood - finely grained, soft, light, durable, not strong. It takes a very good polish and is used for boxes, crates, flooring, cabinet making etc.
Metadata ID 8,242
ID 644
Crop ID Carob
Part Pod
Use Category Food
Notes Seedpods - raw or ground into a powder. The seedpods are filled with a sacc... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,250
ID 645
Crop ID French Lavender
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Medicinal
Notes In traditional medicine, fresh leaves and flowers are used to relieve heada... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,248
ID 646
Crop ID Carob
Part Seed
Use Category Food
Notes Seed - rich in protein. A flour is made from them which is 60% protein, it ... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,250
ID 647
Crop ID French Lavender
Part Flower
Use Category Industrial
Notes The flowers of Lavandula dentata last well in water and are useful as cut f... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,248
ID 648
Crop ID Carob
Part Pod
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The pulp in the seedpods of carob is very nutritious and, due to its high s... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,250
ID 649
Crop ID Carob
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The bark is strongly astringent. A decoction is used in the treatment of di... more
The bark is strongly astringent. A decoction is used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
Metadata ID 8,250
ID 650
Crop ID Carob
Part Pod
Use Category Industrial
Notes A flour made from the seedpods is used in the cosmetic industry to make fac... more
A flour made from the seedpods is used in the cosmetic industry to make face-packs.
Metadata ID 8,250
ID 651
Crop ID French Lavender
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes Fringed lavender is cultivated as an aromatic ornamental and as an informal... more
Fringed lavender is cultivated as an aromatic ornamental and as an informal, low-growing hedge.
Metadata ID 8,248
ID 652
Crop ID Carob
Part Bark
Use Category Industrial
Notes Wood - hard, lustrous. Highly valued by turners, it is also used for marque... more
Wood - hard, lustrous. Highly valued by turners, it is also used for marquetry and walking sticks.
Metadata ID 8,250
ID 653
Crop ID Chiku
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes The fruit can be eaten raw, or used in making sherbets, custard, ice cream,... more
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.
Metadata ID 8,258

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