Latin Name: Eryngium foetidum Family: Apiaceae Other names: Culantro, recao, Mexican coriander, long coriander, sawtooth coriander Culinary use Is a herb used in most local dishes as well as many international dishes. Medicinal use Can be used to combat the flu, diabetes, constipation and fevers. SOURCES Plants of the World Online
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Family: Lamiaceae Other names: Basil Lettuce, Common Basil, Mexican Basil, sweet basil, Genovese basil Culinary use Basil is a popular culinary herb that comes in many varieties and is used all over the world. It has a sweet, pungent and slightly peppery flavour that can have notes of cinnamon, liquorice, lemon …
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Cymbopogon nardus Family: Poaceae Other names: Ceylon citronella, citronella grass Culinary use It is often used in teas and desserts Medicinal use The aroma is good for keeping mosquitoes away. The oil is used to expel worms or other parasites from the intestines. It is also used to control muscle spasms, increase …
Latin Name: Artemisia dracunculus Culinary use Used as a garnish or a herb. Medicinal use Used for indigestion (dyspepsia), poor appetite, nausea and vomiting after surgery, toothache, sleep problems.
Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Common names: Melissa balm, bee herb Culinary use An aromatic herb, good in drinks like teas and lemonade. Medicinal use A calming herb known to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion. Source Plants of the World Online
Latin Name: Salvia Rosmarinus Culinary use Used as a herb to add flavor to dishes, good in teas. Medicinal use Has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective properties.
Latin Name: Artemisia vulgaris Culinary use Used as an aromatic herb to add flavor to dishes. Can be used in teas. Medicinal use Is used to treat digestive problems, irregular menstruation, and high blood pressure.
Latin Name: Ruda graveolens Culinary use Not advised. Normally used as a herb when dried as it contains a small amount of toxins. Medicinal use Placed in the ear to help with earaches and headaches, it can be used as a skin antiseptic.
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Origanum vulgare L. Family: Lamiaceae Culinary use Dried oregano will flavour your soups, sauces (lemon and olive oil), simmered dishes, stuffings, and it goes perfectly with cold cuts! Try it in your soups (black bean soup) and soups. Raw, you can use it in your salads, salad dressing, raw vegetables or vinegars. …
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Allium schoenoprasum Family: Amaryllidaceae Other names: Onion chives Culinary use They can be eaten raw or cooked. You can sprinkle them on cooked food. Medicinal use They improve memory functions. It’s an anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant and antihypertensive. SOURCES Plants of the World Online Useful Tropical Plants
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