Stack Farnswood 1
Urban garden
Edible Uses
3
3
Condiment
2
The various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
Tea
1
The various herb teas that can be used in place of tea, plus the genuine article.
Medicinal Uses
34
34
Sedative
2
Gently calms, reducing nervousness, distress and irritation.
Parasiticide
2
Treats external parasites such as ringworm This should perhaps be joined with Parasiticide in the 'Other Uses' table.
Narcotic
2
Induces drowsiness and gives an artificial sense of well-being.
Diaphoretic
2
Induces perspiration.
Astringent
2
Reduces the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc.
Antispasmodic
2
Treats muscular spasms and cramps.
Women's complaints
1
A very vague title, it deals with a miscellany of problems peculiar to the female sex.
Vermifuge
1
Expels internal parasites.
Vasodilator
1
Widens the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure.
Stomachic
1
Aids and improves the action of the stomach.
Salve
1
Soothes and heals damaged skin.
Resolvent
1
Breaks down tumors. This might be placed under antitumor.
Refrigerant
1
Cools the body.
Hypotensive
1
Reduces high blood pressure.
Hypnotic
1
Induces sleep.
Homeopathy
1
This use case does not have a description yet.
Hallucinogenic
1
Causes the mind to hallucinate.
Febrifuge
1
Reduces fevers.
Emmenagogue
1
Restores the menstrual flow, sometimes by inducing an abortion.
Diuretic
1
Promotes the flow of urine.
Digestive
1
Aids digestion.
Demulcent
1
Soothes irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes.
Cardiac
1
Used in the treatment of heart problems.
Antiviral
1
Treats virus diseases
Antidiarrhoeal
1
This use case does not have a description yet.
Antidepressant
1
This use case does not have a description yet.
Antibacterial
1
Kills bacteria.
Anaesthetic
1
Numbs the feeling in a local or general area of the body.
Food Forest Uses
6
6
Hedge
2
Hedges serve as windbreaks, provide habitat for wildlife, and can yield edible fruits or nuts.
Food Forest
2
A food forest is a gardening approach that mimics woodland ecosystems, using fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables.
Scented Plants
1
Scented plants have aromatic properties, repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects.
Dynamic Accumulator
1
Dynamic accumulators are plants that mine nutrients from deep soil layers and deposit them in their leaves, enriching the topsoil.
Other Uses
14
14
Parasiticide
2
Kills parasites.
Hedge
2
Plants that can be grown as hedges.
Dye
2
Many plants, such as indigo, madder, or woad, can be used to produce natural dyes for textiles.
Wood
1
A list of the trees and shrubs that are noted for having useful wood.
Tannin
1
Tannin is used as a preservative, mordant, dye etc.
Repellent
1
Plants that are said to deter but not necessarily kill various mammals, birds, insects etc.
Insecticide
1
Kills insects.
Ink
1
Certain plants, like oak galls or walnuts, can be used to produce natural inks.
Incense
1
Aromatic plants that can be burnt to impart a pleasant smell, repel insects and disinfect closed areas.
Herbicide
1
Plants or plant extracts that can inhibit the growth of other plants.
Companion
1
This use case does not have a description yet.
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