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Calendula

Calendula

Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Description of Appearance: Calendula has bright orange or yellow flowers.
Common Names:
  • Calendula

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Wound healing

Active Ingredients: Saponins, mucilage, triterpenes
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Infused oil or salve

Antimicrobial

Active Ingredients: Saponins, flavonoids
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Tincture or decoction

Skin irritation relief

Active Ingredients: Tannins, carotenoids
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Hydrosol or poultice

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Flavonoids, triterpenes
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Topical creams or ointments

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Saponins

Description Saponins are natural compounds found in a variety of plant sources, known for their ability to create a foam or lather when mixed with water. They have diverse biological activities and are often used for their detergent, emulsifying, and antioxidant properties.

Tannins

Description Tannins are a diverse group of polyphenolic compounds that can bind and precipitate proteins. They are known for their astringent taste.

Flavonoids

Description Flavonoids are a diverse group of phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. They are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Description of Appearance: Quinoa is a tall plant with broad, green leaves and produces small seeds that are harvested for consumption.
Common Names:
  • Quinoa

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Description of Appearance: A slow-growing perennial plant with fleshy roots
Common Names:
  • Ginseng

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Description of Appearance: Soapwort is a perennial herb with clusters of pink or white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Common Names:
  • Soapwort
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Latin Name: Yucca
Description of Appearance: Yucca plants are known for their sword-shaped leaves and tall, dramatic flowering spikes.
Common Names:
  • Adam's needle
  • Spanish bayonet
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Pomegranate

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Latin Name: Punica granatum
Description of Appearance: The pomegranate plant is a small tree or shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bright red, rounded fruits that contain juicy arils.
Common Names:
  • Pomegranate
  • Granada
  • Granado
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Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
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  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Blueberry

Blueberry
Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Description of Appearance: Blueberries are small, round berries with a bluish-purple color. They grow in clusters on shrubs and are known for their sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Common Names:
  • Berries
  • Blueberry
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  • Whortleberry

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Latin Name: Malus domestica
Description of Appearance: The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family, known for its tasty and often brightly colored fruits.
Common Names:
  • Apples
  • Apple tree
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Latin Name: Allium cepa
Description of Appearance: The Allium cepa plant is a biennial or perennial plant with underground bulbs. It has long, slender green leaves that emerge from the base and a spherical bulb at the root.
Common Names:
  • Onion
  • Common Onion
  • Bulb Onion

Black tea

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Latin Name: Camellia sinensis
Description of Appearance: Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and white fragrant flowers.
Common Names:
  • Black tea
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Description of Appearance: The soy plant is a legume that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has trifoliate leaves and pods containing edible seeds.
Common Names:
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