Sage, Pineapple: Not reliably winter-hardy and should be over-wintered
in pots. Has rough, pointed leaves and attractive cardinal red flowers.
Used to give a pineapple scent to potpourris or to add flavor to drinks
such as iced tea.
Clove
Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Eugenia, Syzygium Species: Caryophyllata, Aromaticum respectively
Also Known As: Caryophyllus, Clavos
Rx: oil for toothache, infusion
It has been used for toothaches, oral hygiene, a digestive aid,
and an infection fighter. It is also used to treat hernia, ringworm,
and athlete's foot.
Warnings:Children under the age of 2 should never be given clove
for medicinal purposes. The oil may cause stomach upset when swallowed,
and used externally may cause rash.
Marjoram
Light Sun
Height 1 foot
Spacing 6-12 inches
Type Treat as annual
Uses Soups, meat stuffing, eggs, vegetables
Other Slow growing.
Jyotishmati (Celastrus Paniculata)
Jyotishmati oil is stomachic, tonic and good for cough and asthama.
It is used in leprosy, gout, rheumatism, headaches and leucoderma. Its
use in the treatment of beri-beri is also reported. It is used in
combination with other herbs as sexual stimulant.
Dill
Family: Umbelliferae Genus: Anethum Species: Graveolens
Also Known As: N/A
Rx: chew seed for fresh breath, infusion or tincture, add to bath to for prevention of urinary tract infections
In addition to its preservative action, Dill is an infection
fighter and soothing digestive aid. Used for stomach problems,
flatulence, urinary tract infection (UTI)
Warnings: May cause skin rash in sensitive individuals.
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