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Lindera is a genus of about 80–100 [1] species of flowering plants in the family Lauraceae, mostly native to eastern Asia but with three species in eastern North America. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The species are shrubs and small trees ; [ 2 ] common names include spicewood , spicebush , and Benjamin bush .
Lindera benzoin (commonly called spicebush, [2] common spicebush, [3] northern spicebush, [4] wild allspice, [5] or Benjamin bush) [2] is a shrub in the laurel family. It is native to eastern North America , growing in the understory in moist, rich woods.
乌药, radix lindera, is present in the Compendium of Materia Medica and Kampo herb list. It is an ingredient in the traditional Chinese medicine pill Chaihu Shugan Wan against "stagnation of liver qi, distension of chest and hypochondria, indigestion, and acid eructation", and in the Lindera Combination Teapills (simpl. 天台乌药丸, trad.
Kratom tea made from the dried leaves of the kratom tree. It has opioid-like properties and some stimulant-like effects. [14] [15] St. John's wort tea, the plant has been shown to have antidepressant properties according to a 2017 meta-analysis. [16] Ephedra tea, mainly from the plant Ephedra sinica. [17] It contains the stimulant ephedrine.
In Japan, the strong branch was used for walking sticks. The seed oil obtained by squeezing ripe fruit was used as fuel for lanterns. The leaves have a unique odor, and the essential oil can be extracted by hydrodistillation. The seedlings for gardening and garden trees are sold to enjoy the autumn leaves. [2] [additional citation(s) needed]
6 Turmeric Tea Benefits. Long used as an Ayurvedic remedy, curcumin has captured the interest of the medical and scientific communities as well—namely because an impressive amount of research ...
leaves, root also used as a vegetable: Rooibos: Aspalathus linearis: Fabaceae: shrub: tea: leaves Neem oil: Azadirachta indica: Meliaceae: tree medicinal fruits and seeds also used as an insect repellent; leaves and flowers also eaten: Cinnamon myrtle: Backhousia myrtifolia: Myrtaceae: tree culinary oil probably has antimicrobial properties ...
Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.