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Angelica
Aromatic, flowering herb that is a member of the carrot family. Best known for candied stems, having flavour similar to licorice. Leaves, fresh or dried, make a pleasing tisane, resembling China tea. This is a description of a fragrant herb that possesses both a sweet scent and a peculiar appearance. Its roots are often treated…
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Ammi
Perennial carrot-like herb with feathery leaves and small white flowers.
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Ambrette
Plant that yields seeds with a musk-like odor. Ambrette also known as Musk Okra and Muskmallow.
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Amaranth
An annual herb with bright red and purple flowers Amaranth also known as Prince ‘s Feather and Red Cock’s Comb. A reddish-brown powder utilized to pigment medicine, food, and cosmetics.
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Aloe Vera
A succulent and member of the lily family, that looks like a cactus. Derived from the botanical source of Aloe barbadensis, there exists an extract that finds widespread application in the realm of skincare formulations and serves as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of burns.
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Alfalfa
Deep rooted plant with soft green leaves valued for its rich mineral content. Alfalfa also known as Sweet Lucerne. Well-known fodder plant. Infusion with mint is an excellent, nutritious tea for daily use; rich in easily assimilated vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Alfalfa sprouts are popular in sandwiches and salads.
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Alder Buckthorn
Shrub cultivated for its lustrous green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn. Alder Buckthorn also known as Black Dogwood.
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Alder
Tree or shrub of the birch family. Alder also known as Black Alder.
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Agrimony
Herb of the rose family that has small yellow flowers. A medicinal herb used for treating skin ailments, including athlete’s foot. Available at health food stores. Tea has great reputation as a wash for healing wounds and skin eruptions. Internally, tea is useful for liver, kidney and bladder problems. Handsome subject for damp areas, producing…
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Agave
Fleshy-leafed desert plants, including the “century plant” that blooms every 10 years. Agave also known as False Aloe and Rattlesnake-Master. Multiple types of large flora native to regions of Mexico and Central America possess pointed and succulent foliage. Several of these plant species are utilized in the production of alcoholic beverages such as mescal, pulque,…