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ID 1,394
Crop ID Kai Choy/Bitter Mustard Greens
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Leaves applied to the forehead are said to relieve headache. The Chinese ea... more
Leaves applied to the forehead are said to relieve headache. The Chinese eat the leaves in soups for bladder, inflammation or haemorrhage.
Metadata ID 8,446
ID 1,395
Crop ID Winter Savory
Part Whole
Use Category Environmental
Notes The growing plant repels insects.
Metadata ID 8,445
ID 1,396
Crop ID Kai Choy/Bitter Mustard Greens
Part Whole
Use Category Environmental
Notes There is some evidence that if this plant is grown as a green manure. Brass... more
There is some evidence that if this plant is grown as a green manure. Brassica juncea has been found to have a high potential to remediate boron, selenium, cadmium, lead and zinc from polluted environments.
Metadata ID 8,446
ID 1,397
Crop ID Kai Choy/Bitter Mustard Greens
Part Seed
Use Category Industrial
Notes An oil is obtained from the seed. It can be used as hair oil and as lubrica... more
An oil is obtained from the seed. It can be used as hair oil and as lubricant..
Metadata ID 8,446
ID 1,398
Crop ID Calabash
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes Immature fruit - cooked and used as a vegetable. They can be boiled, steame... more
Immature fruit - cooked and used as a vegetable. They can be boiled, steamed, fried, used in curries or made into fritters.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,399
Crop ID Calabash
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Leaves and young shoots - cooked and used as a potherb.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,400
Crop ID Calabash
Part Seed
Use Category Food
Notes A vegetable curd, similar to tofu, can be made from the seed.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,401
Crop ID Calabash
Part Seed
Use Category Oil (Food)
Notes An edible oil is obtained from the seed. It is used for cooking.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,402
Crop ID Calabash
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A poultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to the head to treat head... more
A poultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to the head to treat headaches.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,403
Crop ID Calabash
Part Flower
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The flowers are an antidote to poison.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,404
Crop ID Calabash
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of stomach acidity, indiges... more
The juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of stomach acidity, indigestion and ulcers.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,405
Crop ID Calabash
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A poultice of the boiled seeds has been used in the treatment of boils. Tak... more
A poultice of the boiled seeds has been used in the treatment of boils. Taken with Achyranthes spp the seed is used to treat aching teeth and gums, boils etc.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,406
Crop ID Calabash
Part Fruit
Use Category Industrial
Notes The shell of well-ripened fruits is very hard and can be used for many purp... more
The shell of well-ripened fruits is very hard and can be used for many purposes such as bottles, bowls, musical instruments etc.
Metadata ID 8,448
ID 1,407
Crop ID Cat's Eye Fruit/Green Longan
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes It is delicious eaten raw and can also be dried, preserved in syrup, cooked... more
It is delicious eaten raw and can also be dried, preserved in syrup, cooked in sweet and sour dishes or in soups.
Metadata ID 8,449
ID 1,408
Crop ID Cat's Eye Fruit/Green Longan
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The flesh of the fruit is administered as a stomachic, febrifuge and vermif... more
The flesh of the fruit is administered as a stomachic, febrifuge and vermifuge, and is regarded as an antidote for poison. A decoction of the dried flesh is taken as a tonic and treatment for insomnia and neurasthenic neurosis.
Metadata ID 8,449
ID 1,409
Crop ID Cat's Eye Fruit/Green Longan
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The seeds are administered to counteract heavy sweating and the pulverized ... more
The seeds are administered to counteract heavy sweating and the pulverized kernel, which contains saponin, tannin and fat, serves as a styptic.
Metadata ID 8,449
ID 1,410
Crop ID Cat's Eye Fruit/Green Longan
Part Seed
Use Category Industrial
Notes The seeds, because of their saponin content, are used like soapberries (Sap... more
The seeds, because of their saponin content, are used like soapberries (Sapindus saponaria L.) for shampooing the hair.
Metadata ID 8,449
ID 1,411
Crop ID Cat's Eye Fruit/Green Longan
Part Bark
Use Category Industrial
Notes It is used for posts, agricultural implements, furniture, construction, shu... more
It is used for posts, agricultural implements, furniture, construction, shuttle pipes, bearings, textile weaving stands and rifle butts.
Metadata ID 8,449
ID 1,412
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes Capsicum fruits are consumed in fresh, dried or processed form. Hot pepper ... more
Capsicum fruits are consumed in fresh, dried or processed form. Hot pepper is processed into ketchup or spice mixtures for flavouring all kinds of food. Hot peppers are extensively pickled in salt and vinegar.
Metadata ID 8,450
ID 1,413
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Fruit
Use Category Industrial
Notes The red pigment extracted from ripe fruits is used as a natural colouring a... more
The red pigment extracted from ripe fruits is used as a natural colouring agent for food and cosmetics.
Metadata ID 8,450

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