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ID 1,414
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes In some regions shoot tips and young leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Metadata ID 8,450
ID 1,415
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Pungent peppers cause strong salivation, aid digestion and are laxative. It... more
Pungent peppers cause strong salivation, aid digestion and are laxative. It is also recommended for people suffering from amoeba infection and intestinal worms. In pure or processed form it is applied externally as a rubefacient and analgesic in cases of back-pain, rheumatism, articular and muscular pains and swollen feet, and antidote in cases of poisoning.
Metadata ID 8,450
ID 1,416
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Pungent peppers cause strong salivation, aid digestion and are laxative. It... more
Pungent peppers cause strong salivation, aid digestion and are laxative. It is also recommended for people suffering from amoeba infection and intestinal worms. In pure or processed form it is applied externally as a rubefacient and analgesic in cases of back-pain, rheumatism, articular and muscular pains and swollen feet, and antidote in cases of poisoning.
Metadata ID 8,450
ID 1,417
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are used as a dressing for wounds and sores, and the leaf sap is... more
The leaves are used as a dressing for wounds and sores, and the leaf sap is squeezed into the eyes against headache. The leaves are prepared as a potion to treat coughs and heart-pain.
Metadata ID 8,450
ID 1,418
Crop ID Red Chilli
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes Especially in Western countries bushy erect capsicum types with many small ... more
Especially in Western countries bushy erect capsicum types with many small red or yellow fruits are popular as ornamental potplants.
Metadata ID 8,450
ID 1,419
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Seed
Use Category Food
Notes The dried, fermented and roasted seeds of this plant, called cacao beans, a... more
The dried, fermented and roasted seeds of this plant, called cacao beans, are the source of cocoa, chocolate and cocoa butter. These are widely used in the confectionery industry to made chocolate confections, cakes, ice cream, drinks etc.
Metadata ID 8,451
ID 1,420
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes The fruit contains about 20 - 40 seeds surrounded by a thin, succulent pulp... more
The fruit contains about 20 - 40 seeds surrounded by a thin, succulent pulp with a slightly sweet flavour. This pulp is sucked as a sweet snack. It can be made into juices and jellies.
Metadata ID 8,451
ID 1,421
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The seed contains a range of medically active constituents including xanthi... more
The seed contains a range of medically active constituents including xanthines, a fixed oil and endorphins. It is a bitter, stimulant, diuretic herb that stimulates the nervous system, lowers blood pressure and dilates the coronary arteries. Cacao powder and butter are nutritive, the latter also soothes and softens damaged skin.
Metadata ID 8,451
ID 1,422
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes An infusion of the leaf buds is used with incense to treat diarrhoea.
Metadata ID 8,451
ID 1,423
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Pod
Use Category Medicinal
Notes An infusion of the dry pods is used to decrease leprosy spots.
Metadata ID 8,451
ID 1,424
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Seed
Use Category Industrial
Notes Cocoa-bean fat from unfermented cocoa beans can be extracted and used in so... more
Cocoa-bean fat from unfermented cocoa beans can be extracted and used in soap making. Cacao butter, obtained from the seeds, is used in skin creams, cosmetics and as a suppository base.
Metadata ID 8,451
ID 1,425
Crop ID Chinese Potato
Part Tuber
Use Category Food
Notes The aromatic tubers are eaten as a delicacy, cooked or steamed, often with ... more
The aromatic tubers are eaten as a delicacy, cooked or steamed, often with rice, but sometimes raw. Young tubers (white) are often used in soups or in vegetable dishes.
Metadata ID 8,447
ID 1,426
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes Fruit - raw or cooked. The cucumber is a common ingredient of salads, being... more
Fruit - raw or cooked. The cucumber is a common ingredient of salads, being valued mainly for its crisp texture and juiciness.
Metadata ID 8,452
ID 1,427
Crop ID Chinese Potato
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Cooked leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Metadata ID 8,447
ID 1,428
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked as a potherb.
Metadata ID 8,452
ID 1,429
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Seed
Use Category Oil (Food)
Notes Oil from seed. Said to resemble olive oil, it is used in salad dressings an... more
Oil from seed. Said to resemble olive oil, it is used in salad dressings and French cooking.
Metadata ID 8,452
ID 1,430
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaf juice is emetic, it is used to treat dyspepsia in children.
Metadata ID 8,452
ID 1,431
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The fresh fruit is used internally in the treatment of blemished skin, heat... more
The fresh fruit is used internally in the treatment of blemished skin, heat rash etc, whilst it is used externally as a poultice for burns, sores etc and also as a cosmetic for softening the skin.
Metadata ID 8,452
ID 1,432
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The seed is cooling, diuretic, tonic and vermifuge.
Metadata ID 8,452
ID 1,433
Crop ID Cucumber
Part Fruit
Use Category Industrial
Notes The fruit is applied to the skin as a cleansing cosmetic to soften and whit... more
The fruit is applied to the skin as a cleansing cosmetic to soften and whiten it. The juice is used in many beauty products.
Metadata ID 8,452

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