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* The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought. * A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the head and pubic hair.It is also effective against...

* Lepidium meyenii (maca) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru. In this form, the hypocotyls can be stored for several years. As the demand rose rapidly, the producer's prices increased.

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It is common in Middle Eastern , European , and American cooking . In modern cooking, parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro ), although parsley is perceived to have a milder...

* The foxglove is a widely used herbal medicine with a recognised stimulatory effect upon the heart. The foliage forms a tight rosette at ground level in the first year. Cultivated forms often show flowers completely surrounding the central spike, in...

* The Lesser Burdock , Arctium minus , is a biennial thistle , also known as Burweed, Louse-bur, Common Burdock, and Button-bur. Arctium lappa is the main species used, though this species has similar properties.

The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used. It has large, alternating, cordiform leaves that have a long petiole and are pubescent on the underside.

The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers are pale yellow and tubular in form. * Birthwort has a very long history of medicinal use, though it has been little researched scientifically and is little used by present-day herbalists.

* Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used. It has large, alternating, cordiform leaves that have a long petiole and are pubescent on the underside.

The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ). The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous , foot).

A warm compress has been used to ease sprains and strained muscles. The active ingredient Thujone is said to create a clear headed intoxication and is also reputed to be dangerous in excess.

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter.

* A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers. * Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches.

It also contain the iridoid glycosides aucubin and catalpol. An extract of them has antibacterial properties. Gold and brown dyes are obtained from the whole plant. * Plantago lanceolata is a species of genus Plantago known by the common names ribwort...

* Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America . It is a perennial plant growing to 0.6-2 m (1 -2 feet) tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early fall.

The flowers have a scent of apricots. Kinmokusei ; also known as Sweet Olive, Tea Olive and Fragrant Olive) is a species of Osmanthus native to Asia , from the Himalaya east through southern China ( Guizhou , Sichuan , Yunnan ) and to Taiwan and to southern...

* A small tree but often a shrub of a few spreading stems. It makes part of the undergrowth of the Mississippi river valley, and is found most frequently on rocky slopes. It has been mixed with other medicines in order to give added potency.

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* Bai Tou Weng is thought to clear toxicity and to lower fever. It is most commonly taken as a decoction to counter infection within the gastro-intestinal tract. * Anemone chinensis is a basionym of the currently known Pulsatilla chinensis and is one...

* The leaves lose their flavour if the are cooked for any length of time and so are best used raw or added to cooked dishes only a few minutes before the cooking is complete. * This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring.

* The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. A tea can be made from the leaves, seed or roots. The root is the most active medicinally, it should be harvested in the autumn of its first year of growth, sliced longitudinally if necessary and dried quickly.

A gently warming and tonic herb, it is especially effective in treating coughs, consumption, bronchitis and many other complaints of the chest as well as disorders of the digestive system.

It has large, pointed oval leaves with marked serrations. The common name "Honesty" arose in the 16th century, and it may be due to the translucent seed-pods which are like flattened pea-pods and borne on the plant through winter.

Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China.

* The fruit is delicious when eaten out of hand, the fruit is also used in pies, preserves etc. * A herb tea is made from the dried leaves. * Polyphenolic compounds from raspberry seeds are efficient antioxidants.

* Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs. These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing.