Sambucus nigra
Sambucus nigra Synonyms Sambucus canadensis Vernacular Name Elderberry, black elder, sambucus, common elderberry, elder bush. Description There are up to as many as 30 species of Sambucus each of which has different characteristics but some of which are interchangeable in regard to their use. Sambucus nigra has a long history of use as a food […]
Cinchona sp.
Cinchona sp. Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Cinchona , quinine bark, china bark, cinchona bark, yellow cinchona, red cinchona, peruvian bark, jesuit’s bark, fever tree. Description The name ‘Cinchona’ refers to several species that cross-breed creating hybrids that are difficult to specifically classify. Cinchona sp. has great importance in that some of the alkaloids have […]
Swietenia macrophylla
Swietenia macrophylla Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Mahogany, Honduras mahogany, big-leafed mahogany, sky fruit, tunjuk langit. Description The wood from the Swietenia macrophylla is commonly used in veneers and for making quality furniture due to its reddish color. However, recently, due to over harvesting use of S. macrophylla it is becoming rarer to be […]
Atractylodes lancea
Atractylodes lancea Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Lance-leaved Atractylodes, Cang zhu, Cangzhu, Mao cang zhu Nan cang zhu, Southern tsangshu. Description Atractylodes lancea is a common medicinal plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and in Japanese Kampo practices for a variety of complaints but primarily as a general tonic and digestive aid. It is currently […]
Scutellaria lateriflora
Scutellaria lateriflora Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Scutellaria, American Skull Cap, Blue pimpernel, Blue skull cap, Helmet flower, Hood-wort, Mad-dog weed, Quaker Side flower, Sideflower, Skull Cap Helmet Flower, Virginian Scullcap Description There are over 300 species of Scutellaria, several of which have medicinal properties. Scutellaria lateriflora is an herb that is used medicinally […]
Laurus nobilis
Laurus nobilis Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Bay, bay laurel, bay tree, daphne, grecian laurel, laurel, mediterranean bay, noble laurel, roman laurel, true bay. Description Sweet Bay, or Laurus nobilis, has a long history of use as a flavoring agent, medicinal herb and source of essential oil. Historically, this tree was sacred to the […]
Toddalia asiatica
Toddalia asiatica Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Toddalia, orange climber, ranklemoentjie, gwambadzi, cockspur orange, gato, rukato. Description Toddalia asiatica has a long history of use in Africa and other regions of the world for treating various conditions. Different parts of the plant have been used such as the fruit as a cough medicine; root […]
Punica granatum
Punica granatum Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Pomegranate, POM, grenade, granada Description Punica granatum has an ancient history of use in each of the areas in which it grows. Not only is it used as a food and beverage source, and as a medicine, but it is carries religious importance in many cultures. P. […]
Paullinia cupana
Paullinia cupana Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Guarana gum, guarana seed, zoom cocoa, Brazilian cocoa. Description Paullinia cupana extracts are most commonly used in Western culture for the caffeine content, and are commonly included in dietary supplements and as a drink additive. In traditional use, its applications included that of tonic, stimulant and as a […]
Theobroma grandiflorum
Theobroma grandiflorum Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Theobroma , cupuacu, cupuassu, copoazu, pupu. Description Theobroma grandiflorum is a member of the family of plants that produce chocolate. In the South American rainforest area, T. grandiflorum is depended upon as a primary food source for both humans and animals. This plant also serves as a […]
