Amla
Phyllanthus emblica
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Honey macerate, Powder
An Indian tree with sour green fruits known in Ayurveda as 'amla'.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · In Transit · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Phyllanthus emblica
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Honey macerate, Powder
An Indian tree with sour green fruits known in Ayurveda as 'amla'.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · In Transit · CC BY-SA 4.0
Withania somnifera
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Powder, Capsules
An Indian perennial and one of the cornerstone herbs of Ayurveda.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · SAplants · CC BY-SA 4.0
Laurus nobilis
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
A Mediterranean tree with aromatic leaves; the plant of Apollo in antiquity.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Piper betle
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Poultice / compress
Betel leaf chewing in Southeast Asia.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · No machine-readable author provided. Pamri assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domain
Eucalyptus globulus
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Inhalation, Herbal infusion (tea)
Blue gum—widely planted eucalyptus; leaf oil economy and aroma.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). · John Tann from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0
Bacopa monnieri
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Capsules
A small Indian wetland herb known in Ayurveda as 'brahmi'.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0
Theobroma cacao
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Decoction, Culinary use
Cacao—Amazonian origin; economically key crop.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). · USAID Digital Development · CC BY 2.0
Sutherlandia frutescens
Harvest (months): IX–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Tincture
A South African legume shrub with inflated pods and orange flowers.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Anna Maria Truter (1777-1857), wife of Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet · Public domain
Aloe ferox
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Poultice / compress, Capsules
A robust South African succulent with bitter yellow leaf sap.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5). · Gregorydavid · CC BY 2.5
Taraxacum officinale
Harvest (months): III–XI
Processing: Tincture, Fresh (raw) preparation
A nectar-rich plant with a bitter taproot and edible greens.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons.
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Harvest (months): IV–VI
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
An annual legume; the seeds carry a maple-syrup-like aroma.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Yak · CC BY-SA 3.0
Zingiber officinale
Harvest (months): X–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Syrup
Ginger rhizome—cultivated crop in tropical and subtropical Asia including Myanmar.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Centella asiatica
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
Asian pennywort; wetlands and cultivated beds; traditional use in Asia.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0
Elettaria cardamomum
Harvest (months): X–II
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
A perennial ginger relative from southern India; the pods hold aromatic seeds.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Chhe ( talk ) · Public domain
Paullinia cupana
Harvest (months): X–I
Processing: Powder, Culinary use
Guarana — Amazon seeds with alkaloids; drinks and supplements.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Holy basil (tulsi)—culturally important in South Asia; not sweet basil.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC0). · Aldrina A Manashe · CC0
Moringa oleifera
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Powder, Culinary use
A fast-growing tropical tree with pods and nutritious leaflets — the 'miracle tree'.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Venkatx5 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Morinda citrifolia
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Fermentation, Culinary use
Noni fruit in tropical tradition; distribution includes Myanmar region.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC0). · Wilfredor · CC0
Olea europaea
Harvest (months): IV–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Mediterranean tree—not a meadow sage; oil and leaves in tradition.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 3.0
Melaleuca alternifolia
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal oil, Essential oil
Tea tree oil source—eastern coast commercial and cultural use.
DetailsPhotograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Tangopaso · Public domain