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ID 1,434
Crop ID Curry Leaf
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A decoction of the leaves, bark and roots is taken throughout Asia as a feb... more
A decoction of the leaves, bark and roots is taken throughout Asia as a febrifuge, tonic, stimulant and a stomachic, but also to treat diarrhoea and dysentery and inflammation of the gums. The crushed bark and roots are used externally to treat skin eruptions and bites of poisonous animals. The fresh leaves are eaten to treat dysentery, and a leaf infusion is drunk to stop vomiting.
Metadata ID 8,454
ID 1,435
Crop ID Curry Leaf
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes The fresh or fried leaves are commonly used in flavouring vegetables and cu... more
The fresh or fried leaves are commonly used in flavouring vegetables and curry.
Metadata ID 8,454
ID 1,436
Crop ID Curry Leaf
Part Leaf
Use Category Industrial
Notes The essential oil (curry leaf oil), obtained from the leaves by distillatio... more
The essential oil (curry leaf oil), obtained from the leaves by distillation, is used in the production of soap.
Metadata ID 8,454
ID 1,437
Crop ID Curry Leaf
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes Murraya koenigii is of aesthetic value due to its compound leaves and is th... more
Murraya koenigii is of aesthetic value due to its compound leaves and is therefore planted as a hedge and as an ornamental shrub.
Metadata ID 8,454
ID 1,438
Crop ID Hoary Basil
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes O. americanum, being mild in flavour, is extensively cultivated in Indonesi... more
O. americanum, being mild in flavour, is extensively cultivated in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand for the young leaves, which are eaten raw as a vegetable side-dish. The fragrant leaves are also added to various dishes with a fishy or disagreeable smell
Metadata ID 8,453
ID 1,439
Crop ID Hoary Basil
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes In traditional medicine, hoary basil is used for several ailments. Decoctio... more
In traditional medicine, hoary basil is used for several ailments. Decoctions are used for coughs, pounded leaves are placed on the forehead to relieve catarrh or on the chest for respiratory problems, the whole plant is used in baths to treat rheumatism, renal colic and calcifications. More recently, the plant has been listed as a potential medicine against cancer.
Metadata ID 8,453
ID 1,440
Crop ID Hoary Basil
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Industrial
Notes The essential oil of O. americanum is used in soap and cosmetics. It has be... more
The essential oil of O. americanum is used in soap and cosmetics. It has been reported to exhibit fungitoxic properties (without phytotoxic side-effects).
Metadata ID 8,453
ID 1,441
Crop ID Jering
Part Seed
Use Category Food
Notes Young seeds are often eaten raw. Generally the young seeds are believed to ... more
Young seeds are often eaten raw. Generally the young seeds are believed to have a better flavour than older ones, though some people prefer to eat germinating mature seeds.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,442
Crop ID Jering
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Young leaves - cooked. The very young wine-red shoots are consumed raw as a... more
Young leaves - cooked. The very young wine-red shoots are consumed raw as a vegetable.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,443
Crop ID Jering
Part Flower
Use Category Food
Notes Eaten as a vegetable.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,444
Crop ID Jering
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The seed is said to be good for relieving the symptoms of diabetes.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,445
Crop ID Jering
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The old leaves, burnt to ashes, are used against itching. The ashes of youn... more
The old leaves, burnt to ashes, are used against itching. The ashes of young leaves are used as wound powder for cuts.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,446
Crop ID Jering
Part Pod
Use Category Industrial
Notes The pods have been used as a source of purple dye for silk. The pods are us... more
The pods have been used as a source of purple dye for silk. The pods are used as a shampoo.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,447
Crop ID Jering
Part Bark
Use Category Industrial
Notes The bark and leaves are used for dyeing matting black. To obtain this colou... more
The bark and leaves are used for dyeing matting black. To obtain this colour the mat is boiled with extract from the bark and then immersed in mud.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,448
Crop ID Jering
Part Seed
Use Category Industrial
Notes A reddish dye is obtained from the seeds.
Metadata ID 8,455
ID 1,449
Crop ID Holy Basil
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Used in salads, they can also be cooked as a potherb or used as a flavourin... more
Used in salads, they can also be cooked as a potherb or used as a flavouring in a variety of dishes. The leaves are sweetly spicy, with a sharp, pronounced clove scent and pungency.
Metadata ID 8,456
ID 1,450
Crop ID Holy Basil
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes A refreshing tea can be made from the leaves.
Metadata ID 8,456
ID 1,451
Crop ID Holy Basil
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes The plant is used internally in the treatment of feverish illnesses (especi... more
The plant is used internally in the treatment of feverish illnesses (especially in children), colds, influenza, sinusitis, headaches, rheumatism, arthritis, digestive disorders, including abdominal distension and cramps; low libido and negativity. The herb is used externally as an antiseptic to treat skin infections, spots etc. A pungently aromatic, warming, antiseptic herb; it induces perspiration; lowers fevers; relaxes spasms; eases pain; clears bacterial infections; strengthens the immune and nervous systems; reduces inflammations; and benefits the digestive system.
Metadata ID 8,456
ID 1,452
Crop ID Holy Basil
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The essential oils from the leaf have shown antibacterial and antifungal ac... more
The essential oils from the leaf have shown antibacterial and antifungal activity. They contain methylchaviol, eugenol and other volatile, commercial oils.
Metadata ID 8,456
ID 1,453
Crop ID Dokong
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes The fruit is practically always eaten fresh out of hand, but seedless fruit... more
The fruit is practically always eaten fresh out of hand, but seedless fruit may be bottled in syrup.
Metadata ID 8,457

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