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The leaves are used as herbal medicine to alleviate cough and fever, pain, and general gastrointestinal disorders as well as to cure dermatologic disorders. Similarly, the fruit juice and oils can be used in the treatment of liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic wounds or other dermatological disorders. [86] Hoodia gordonii: Hoodia
fruit, leaves/twigs Lotus, sacred lotus Nelumbo nucifera: Nelumbonaceae: perennial aquatic herb tea, medicinal leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, fruits Most of the plant is used as food: Catnip: Nepeta cataria: Lamiaceae: perennial herb: medicinal: leaves Tobacco: Nicotiana tabacum and related species Solanaceae: annual herb medicinal, ritual ...
Coriander leaf (cilantro) – also known as cilantro or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Cress – rather fast-growing, edible herb that is genetically related to watercress and mustard, sharing their peppery, tangy flavor and aroma. [5] Curry leaf – tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India.
Certain herbs contain psychoactive properties that have been used for both religious and recreational purposes by humans since the early Holocene era, notably the leaves and extracts of the cannabis and coca plants. The leaves of the coca plant have been chewed by people in northern Peruvian societies for over 8,000 years, [19] while the use of ...
Occasionally used as a salad leaf or herb in Europe. [347] Sedum rhodanthum: Rose crown [348] Sedum telephium: Livelong [349] Senna occidentalis: Digutiyara: Traditionally eaten in the Maldives in Mas huni. Leaves are finely chopped. [142] Senna siamea: Cassod Tree: Used in Thai cuisine in a curry named Kaeng khilek. Leaves are boiled and ...
Almost all species of Hypericum are either perennial herbs, shrubs, or small trees, but the genus also contains a small amount of subshrubs and annual herbs. [3] Most of its species contain hypericin or hyperforin and some are used for their healing properties in folk medicine. The species' leaves are always placed opposite, and are normally ...
Fruit (in November), edible after being bletted for a few weeks [14] Bog-myrtle, sweet willow, Dutch myrtle, sweetgale Myrica gale: Parts of the northern hemisphere, including Japan, North Korea, Russia, Europe and North America Leaves, dried as tea, or raw as roast chicken stuffing Nutlets and dried leaves, as a seasoning, including for beer
Most Apiaceae are annual, biennial or perennial herbs (frequently with the leaves aggregated toward the base), though a minority are woody shrubs or small trees such as Bupleurum fruticosum. [3]: 35 Their leaves are of variable size, and alternately arranged, or with the upper leaves becoming nearly opposite. The leaves may be petiolate or sessile.