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ID 1,957
Crop ID Common butterwort
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are antispasmodic and antitussive
Metadata ID 9,690
ID 1,958
Crop ID Common butterwort
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes The plant can be used to curdle plant milks. The milk is poured over a stra... more
The plant can be used to curdle plant milks. The milk is poured over a strainer on which fresh leaves of common butterwort have been laid. The milk is then left for a day or two until it sours when it becomes solid like yoghurt and is considered to be most delicious
Metadata ID 9,690
ID 1,959
Crop ID Wallrue
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A distilled water made from the fronds has proved of benefit in the treatme... more
A distilled water made from the fronds has proved of benefit in the treatment of many eye complaints. The plant is also considered to be useful in the treatment of coughs and ruptures in children
Metadata ID 9,691
ID 1,960
Crop ID Great masterwort
Part Flower
Use Category Ornamental
Notes The flowers are used for winter decoration and suitable for cut flowers
Metadata ID 9,692
ID 1,961
Crop ID Vingerblaarertjie
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The roots are used in the treatment of malaria-like illnesses and severe he... more
The roots are used in the treatment of malaria-like illnesses and severe headaches.
Metadata ID 9,694
ID 1,962
Crop ID Vingerblaarertjie
Part Whole
Use Category Industrial
Notes The plant (part not specified) is said to yield a blue dye
Metadata ID 9,694
ID 1,963
Crop ID Mugnoli/Wild Cabbage
Part Leaves and petioles
Use Category Food
Notes The leaves and stems are edible raw
Metadata ID 9,695
ID 1,964
Crop ID Markou
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes The leaves are collected from the wild and eaten cooked in sauces with rice... more
The leaves are collected from the wild and eaten cooked in sauces with rice or couscous.
Metadata ID 9,696
ID 1,965
Crop ID Markou
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are taken as a laxative. Cooked leaves are given to children suf... more
The leaves are taken as a laxative. Cooked leaves are given to children suffering from kwashiorkor
Metadata ID 9,696
ID 1,966
Crop ID Markou
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The root is eaten as an aphrodisiac, used in the treatment of venereal dise... more
The root is eaten as an aphrodisiac, used in the treatment of venereal diseases, to prevent abortion and to ease childbirth.
Metadata ID 9,696
ID 1,967
Crop ID Corn Rocket
Part Root
Use Category Food
Notes Root can be eaten raw, sliced thinly or grated and then be added to salads
Metadata ID 9,697
ID 1,968
Crop ID Spiral Aloe
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Some laboratories investigations indicate potential medicinal properties wi... more
Some laboratories investigations indicate potential medicinal properties with further chemical analysis.
Metadata ID 9,698
ID 1,969
Crop ID Yellow Water Lily
Part Root
Use Category Food
Notes The rootstocks are consumed by the native people. The roots are boiled or r... more
The rootstocks are consumed by the native people. The roots are boiled or roasted for several hours. The rootstocks are said to have a high level of tannins, therefore, they are leached before consumed.
Metadata ID 9,733
ID 1,970
Crop ID Yellow Water Lily
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes In China, the plant is used to invigorate, to check bleeding, to promote ur... more
In China, the plant is used to invigorate, to check bleeding, to promote urination, and to allay pain in the joints of the elderly.
Metadata ID 9,733

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