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ID 1,254
Crop ID Moringa
Part Seed
Use Category Oil (Food)
Notes An oil obtained from the seeds is used in salads and cooking. Pleasantly fl... more
An oil obtained from the seeds is used in salads and cooking. Pleasantly flavoured, it resembles olive oil and is an excellent salad oil.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,255
Crop ID Moringa
Part Root
Use Category Food
Notes The pungent root is used like horseradish (Armoracea rusticana) as a hot fl... more
The pungent root is used like horseradish (Armoracea rusticana) as a hot flavouring in foods.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,256
Crop ID Moringa
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The root juice is used internally in the treatment of asthma, gout, rheumat... more
The root juice is used internally in the treatment of asthma, gout, rheumatism, enlarged spleen and liver, bladder and kidney stones, inflammatory conditions. Externally, the root is used to treat boils, ulcers, glandular swellings, infected wounds, skin diseases, dental infections, snake bites and gout. The roots and bark are used for cardiac and circulatory problems, as a tonic and for inflammation.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,257
Crop ID Moringa
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The roots and bark are used for cardiac and circulatory problems, as a toni... more
The roots and bark are used for cardiac and circulatory problems, as a tonic and for inflammation. The gum is demulcent, diuretic, astringent and abortifacient. It is used in cough syrups and in the treatment of asthma. The bark and gum are used in the treatment of tuberculosis and septicaemia.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,258
Crop ID Moringa
Part Flower
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A decoction of the flowers is used as a cold remedy.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,259
Crop ID Moringa
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The seeds are effective against skin-infecting bacteria Staphylococcus aure... more
The seeds are effective against skin-infecting bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They contain the potent antibiotic and fungicide terygospermin. Ben oil, obtained from the seeds is used for hysteria, scurvy, prostate problems and bladder troubles.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,260
Crop ID Sage
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes A very common herb, the strongly aromatic leaves are used as a flavouring i... more
A very common herb, the strongly aromatic leaves are used as a flavouring in cooked foods. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw, boiled, pickled or used in sandwiches.
Metadata ID 8,417
ID 1,261
Crop ID Moringa
Part Whole
Use Category Environmental
Notes Plants can be grown as an informal hedge, providing wind protection, shade ... more
Plants can be grown as an informal hedge, providing wind protection, shade and support for climbing garden plants.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,262
Crop ID Sage
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves.
Metadata ID 8,417
ID 1,263
Crop ID Sage
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Food
Notes An essential oil obtained from the plant is used commercially to flavour ic... more
An essential oil obtained from the plant is used commercially to flavour ice cream, sweets, baked goods etc.
Metadata ID 8,417
ID 1,264
Crop ID Moringa
Part Seed
Use Category Industrial
Notes The oil obtained from the mature seed and pods, known as 'oil of ben', has ... more
The oil obtained from the mature seed and pods, known as 'oil of ben', has been used to lubricate watches and other fine machinery. It is also used in perfumery, artist's paints, soaps and ointments.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,265
Crop ID Moringa
Part Bark
Use Category Fibre
Notes The bark, when beaten, produces a fibre used to make small ropes and mats.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,266
Crop ID Sage
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Sage is also used internally in the treatment of excessive lactation, night... more
Sage is also used internally in the treatment of excessive lactation, night sweats, excessive salivation (as in Parkinson's disease), profuse perspiration (as in TB), anxiety, depression, female sterility and menopausal problems. Many herbalists believe that the purple-leafed forms of this species are more potent medicinally. Applied externally, the plant is used to treat insect bites, skin, throat, mouth and gum infections and vaginal discharge. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy.
Metadata ID 8,417
ID 1,267
Crop ID Moringa
Part Bark
Use Category Industrial
Notes The bark is used for tanning. The wood yields a blue dye. The wood is very ... more
The bark is used for tanning. The wood yields a blue dye. The wood is very soft, corky and light, and is useful only for light construction work.
Metadata ID 8,414
ID 1,268
Crop ID Sage
Part Whole
Use Category Environmental
Notes The growing or dried plant is said to repel insects, it is especially usefu... more
The growing or dried plant is said to repel insects, it is especially useful when grown amongst cabbages and carrots. It is inhibited by wormwood growing nearby and dislikes growing with basil, rue or the cucumber and squash family.
Metadata ID 8,417
ID 1,269
Crop ID Sage
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Industrial
Notes An essential oil from the leaves is used in perfumery, hair shampoos (it is... more
An essential oil from the leaves is used in perfumery, hair shampoos (it is good for dark hair) and as a food flavouring. It is a very effective 'fixer' in perfumes and is also used to flavour toothpastes and is added to bio-activating cosmetics.
Metadata ID 8,417
ID 1,270
Crop ID Mashua
Part Tuber
Use Category Food
Notes Tubers - cooked. A peppery flavour, it is rather unpleasant to many tastes.... more
Tubers - cooked. A peppery flavour, it is rather unpleasant to many tastes. The flavour can be improved somewhat by freezing the tubers after they have been cooked, they are then considered to be a delicacy by many people.
Metadata ID 8,421
ID 1,271
Crop ID Mashua
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Leaves - raw or cooked as a vegetable.
Metadata ID 8,421
ID 1,272
Crop ID Spike Lavender
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Food
Notes An essential oil from the flowers is used as a food flavouring.
Metadata ID 8,420
ID 1,273
Crop ID Mashua
Part Tuber
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The tuber is considered to be an anaphrodisiac in the Andes, reducing sexua... more
The tuber is considered to be an anaphrodisiac in the Andes, reducing sexual desire. Clinical trials have indicated a reduction of up to 45% in some male hormones when the tuber forms a considerable part of the diet, but no loss in fertility has been observed.
Metadata ID 8,421

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