Month 5
What to harvest: May
Across the catalogue: for every herb we show the plant part covered in this month's harvest window, a short processing preview as in the catalogue, and an indicative safety level. Open the same selection in the herb catalogue — filters match this month.
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Herb table — May
Rows are published herbs whose harvest window includes month 5; columns summarise plant parts, the typical processing from the catalogue and an indicative safety level.
| Herb | Plant part | Typical processing | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemilla vulgaris Alchemilla vulgaris | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Allium schoenoprasum Allium schoenoprasum | Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal vinegar | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Allium ursinum Allium ursinum | Herbal infusion (tea) · Culinary use | Caution | |
| Artemisia dracunculus Artemisia dracunculus | Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal vinegar | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Bay laurel Laurus nobilis | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Brahmi Bacopa monnieri | — | Caution | |
| Calendula officinalis Calendula officinalis | Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal oil | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Candlenut Aleurites moluccanus | — | Caution | |
| Cape aloe Aloe ferox | — | Caution | |
| Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus | Herbal infusion (tea) · Powder | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Crataegus monogyna Crataegus monogyna | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Caution | |
| Dandelion Taraxacum officinale | Tincture · Fresh (raw) preparation | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Devil's claw Harpagophytum procumbens | — | Caution | |
| Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Fish mint Houttuynia cordata | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Foeniculum vulgare Foeniculum vulgare | Herbal infusion (tea) · Culinary use | Caution | |
| Fragaria vesca Fragaria vesca | Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparation | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Galium aparine Galium aparine | Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparation | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Glechoma hederacea Glechoma hederacea | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Greek sage Salvia fruticosa | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Hyssopus officinalis Hyssopus officinalis | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Lamium album Lamium album | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula angustifolia | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Leonurus cardiaca Leonurus cardiaca | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Caution | |
| Makrut lime Citrus hystrix | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Malva sylvestris Malva sylvestris | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Matricaria chamomilla Matricaria chamomilla | Herbal infusion (tea) · Bath additive | Caution | |
| Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Mentha × piperita Mentha × piperita | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Mentha spicata Mentha spicata | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Moringa Moringa oleifera | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Neem Azadirachta indica | — | Caution | |
| Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum | Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparation | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Origanum vulgare Origanum vulgare | Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal vinegar | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Pandan Pandanus amaryllifolius | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Patchouli Pogostemon cablin | — | Caution | |
| Persicaria bistorta Persicaria bistorta | Decoction · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Plantago lanceolata Plantago lanceolata | Herbal infusion (tea) · Salve / ointment | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Plantago major Plantago major | Herbal infusion (tea) · Salve / ointment | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rice paddy herb Limnophila aromatica | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rosa × damascena Rosa × damascena | Herbal infusion (tea) · Hydrosol (hydrolat) | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rosa canina Rosa canina | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis | Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal oil | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rubus fruticosus Rubus fruticosus | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rubus idaeus Rubus idaeus | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Rumex acetosa Rumex acetosa | Herbal infusion (tea) · Fresh (raw) preparation | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis | Herbal infusion (tea) · Inhalation | Caution | |
| Sambucus nigra Sambucus nigra | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Caution | |
| Shell ginger Alpinia zerumbet | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Soursop Annona muricata | — | Caution | |
| Stinging nettle Urtica dioica | Herbal infusion (tea) · Culinary use | Caution | |
| Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale | Decoction · Herbal oil | High risk for internal use | |
| Thymus serpyllum Thymus serpyllum | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Thymus vulgaris Thymus vulgaris | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Tilia cordata Tilia cordata | Herbal infusion (tea) · Syrup | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Trifolium pratense Trifolium pratense | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Umckaloabo Pelargonium sidoides | — | Caution | |
| Valeriana officinalis Valeriana officinalis | Herbal infusion (tea) · Decoction | Caution | |
| Verbascum thapsus Verbascum thapsus | Herbal infusion (tea) · Herbal oil | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Vietnamese coriander Persicaria odorata | — | Generally recognised as safe | |
| Viola tricolor Viola tricolor | Herbal infusion (tea) · Honey macerate | Generally recognised as safe |