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This is an alphabetical list of plants used in herbalism. Phytochemicals possibly involved in biological functions are the basis of herbalism, and may be grouped as: primary metabolites, such as carbohydrates and fats found in all plants; secondary metabolites serving a more specific function. [1]
Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesize hundreds of chemical compounds for various functions, including defense and protection against insects , fungi , diseases , against parasites [ 2 ] and herbivorous mammals .
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This list of pest-repelling plants includes plants used for their ability to repel insects, nematodes, and other pests.They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households.
This page is a sortable table of plants used as herbs and/or spices.This includes plants used as seasoning agents in foods or beverages (including teas), plants used for herbal medicine, and plants used as incense or similar ingested or partially ingested ritual components.
Most herbs, brassicas, [20] cucumber, wheat, onion, [6] cabbage [6] Hoverflies, wasps: Growing near herbs will increase their oil production. Chervil: Anthriscus cerefolium: Radish, [6] lettuce, broccoli: Aphids: Radish: Loves shade, fortunately it grows well with shade-tolerant food plants; will make radishes grown near it taste spicier Chives ...
List of plants with symbolism. ... protection [22] ... Flowers and Plants; Symbolism of Plants, Trees, and Herbs This page was ...
A partial list of plants used in the west. S. Foster & C. Hobbs (2002). The Peterson Field Guide Series A Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs. Houghton Mifflin Co, New York. ISBN 0-395-83807-X. A field guide with photographs of each plant and descriptions of their uses. C. Garcia & J.D. Adams (2005).