Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus Papyrus sedge it is the source of papyrus paper, one of the first types of paper ever made. Parts of the plant can be eaten, and the highly buoyant stems can be made into boats.
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Perilla Shiso
Scientific Name: Perilla fructescens Perilla is used for treating asthma. It is also used orally for nausea, sunstroke, inducing sweating, and as an antispasmodic.
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Scientific Name: Citrus maxima Natural citus species (not a hybrid). Source of vitamin C, early treatment for scurvy an subject of one of the first clinical trials. Leaves are also used in aromatic baths and source of essential oil.
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Scientific Name: Citus limon x medica Ponderosa Lemon lowers risk of kidney stones.
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Scientific Name: Gossypium hirsutum Cotton is used for nausea, fever, headache, diarrhea, dysentery, nerve pain, and bleeding.
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Scientific Name: Crocus sativus Saffron’s taste and fragrance result from the chemicals picrocrocin and safranal.
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Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis Leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea. Used in traditional Chinese medicine treat asthma.
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Scientific Name: Ilex paraguariensis Caffeine, stimulant
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Scientific Name: Annona reticulata Custard apple has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic properties. It has also been used to treat worm infection
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Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Common flavor additive in food, beverages, and tobacco. It has been used to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as gastric ulcers, chronic gastritis and dyspepsia.
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