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Herbs
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- Allium schoenoprasumAllium schoenoprasumHarvest (months): IV–VProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal vinegarFine chive shoots for salads.
- Allium ursinumAllium ursinumHarvest (months): IV–VProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Culinary useSpring leaves in floodplain woods; strong garlic scent.
- Bay laurelLaurus nobilisHarvest (months): I–XIIA Mediterranean tree with aromatic leaves; the plant of Apollo in antiquity.
- Blue agaveAgave tequilanaHarvest (months): X–IVA blue-grey succulent from the Mexican highlands, the source plant for tequila.
- BrahmiBacopa monnieriHarvest (months): I–XIIA small Indian wetland herb known in Ayurveda as 'brahmi'.
- CandlenutAleurites moluccanusHarvest (months): I–XIIA tropical Pacific tree with oil-rich seeds known as 'kukui'.
- Cape aloeAloe feroxHarvest (months): I–XIIA robust South African succulent with bitter yellow leaf sap.
- DandelionTaraxacum officinaleHarvest (months): III–XIProcessing: Tincture · Fresh (raw) preparationA nectar-rich plant with a bitter taproot and edible greens.
- Devil's clawHarpagophytum procumbensHarvest (months): IV–VIIA southern African perennial with hooked fruits and a thick taproot.
- Equisetum arvenseEquisetum arvenseHarvest (months): III–IVProcessing: Decoction · Bath additiveSpring horsetail; gather only from clean sites.
- FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecumHarvest (months): IV–VIAn annual legume; the seeds carry a maple-syrup-like aroma.
- Fragaria vescaFragaria vescaHarvest (months): IV–XProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparationWild strawberries; leaves and fruit in moderation.
- Makrut limeCitrus hystrixHarvest (months): I–XIIA tropical citrus with knobby fruits; the aromatic leaves star in Thai cooking.
- MoringaMoringa oleiferaHarvest (months): I–XIIA fast-growing tropical tree with pods and nutritious leaflets — the 'miracle tree'.
- NeemAzadirachta indicaHarvest (months): I–XIIAn Indian tree with bitter leaves and oil-rich seeds.
- PandanPandanus amaryllifoliusHarvest (months): I–XIIA South-East Asian herb with long leaves; a key aroma in Thai and Malay desserts.
- PatchouliPogostemon cablinHarvest (months): I–XIIA tropical mint-family herb with a heavy, earthy leaf aroma.
- Persicaria bistortaPersicaria bistortaHarvest (months): III–VProcessing: Decoction · SyrupDense pink spike; rhizome in tradition.
- Plantago lanceolataPlantago lanceolataHarvest (months): IV–XProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Salve / ointmentNarrow rosette and cylindrical flower spikes.
- Rice paddy herbLimnophila aromaticaHarvest (months): I–XIIA Vietnamese paddy herb with an aroma between lemon and cumin.
- RooibosAspalathus linearisHarvest (months): I–IVA South African legume shrub with needle-like leaves; the source of the red tea.
- Rumex acetosaRumex acetosaHarvest (months): IV–VIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparationSour leaves for salads and soups.
- Shell gingerAlpinia zerumbetHarvest (months): I–XIIA tall tropical ginger-family herb with striking shell-like flowers.
- SoursopAnnona muricataHarvest (months): I–XIIA tropical tree with large spiny fruits and creamy white flesh.
- Stinging nettleUrtica dioicaHarvest (months): IV–VIProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Culinary useKnown for its stinging hairs and nutritious leaves.
- Symphytum officinaleSymphytum officinaleHarvest (months): IV–VProcessing: Decoction · Herbal oilLarge leaves; alkaloids—internal use needs caution.
- TamarindTamarindus indicaHarvest (months): II–IVA tropical tree whose pods hold a sweet-tangy brown pulp.
- UmckaloaboPelargonium sidoidesHarvest (months): IV–VIIIA South African perennial with small dark-purple flowers.
- Vietnamese corianderPersicaria odorataHarvest (months): I–XIIA Vietnamese knotweed-family herb with a sharp coriander-citrus aroma.
- Viola odorataViola odorataHarvest (months): III–IVProcessing: Herbal infusion (tea) · Cold macerationFragrant violet flowers; cold infusions and syrups.