Peanut CN:mMani Earth nuts, Goobers, Goober peas, Ground nuts, Pindas, Pinders, Manila nuts, Monkey nuts

SN: Arachis hypogaea Linn. Phrml cons.: Constituents Has a high protein and fat content, with considerable carbohydrates and a fair source of calcium and iron. The seeds yield arachis oil, colorless and with a pleasant taste. The fixed oil is 43 to 45 percent. Peanut oil contains glycerides of palmitic, oleic, stearic, lignoceric, linolic, and arachidic acids. Three alkaloids have been isolated: betaine, choline, and arachine which may be a cause of poisoning in animals. Phytochemical study yielded isoflavonoid, 1pentene-3-ol, geraniol. Study yielded a new 3,9-dihydroxy-4, 8dimethoxycoumestan. GL: peanuts require a growing period of 4-5 months with a steady, rather high temperature and an annual rainfall of about 50-100 cm. The growing season must be long, warm and moist, Another requirement is a light-col6red, well drained, sandy loam soil. PU: Oil is considered aperient, demulcent, emollient and pectoral. Considered aphrodisiac, decoagulant, antiinflammatory, peptic Castor bean CN: Castor Bean, Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi SN: Ricinus communis PCons.: Fixed oil, 49-85%; ricin; ricinin; ricinus lipase. - Castor seeds is the source of castor oil, with its variety of uses.

-Seeds contain between 40% to 60% oil, rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein. - Seed coat contains ricin, a toxin, also found in lesser concentration throughout the plant. - Roots yield ricinolic acid. GL: the castor bean or castor plant (Ricinus communis) has become naturalized in tropical and warm temperate regions throughout the world, and is becoming an increasingly abundant weed in the southwestern United States. PU: cosmetics, synthetic detergent, Pharmaceutical castor oil use includes expectorants, anti-dandruff treatments and emulsifiers. Antidote, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic Olive CN: Olea oleaster, Olea lancifolia, Olea gallica, Olivier SN: Olea europaea PCons.: Contains: Bark: Gum-resin benzoic acid olivile Leaves: mannite oleuropein oleuropeoside Oil :arachidic esters free Oleic Acid Oleum olivae Unripe Fruit: mannite GL: Olives prefer a well-drained soil, lots of sun and a long growing season. PU: The leaves are astringent and antiseptic. The oil is a nourishing demulcent and laxative, is used to prevent heart attack and stroke (cardiovascular disease), breast cancer, colorectal cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraineheadache.

Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum Sesame Semsem, Common Name: Gingelly

GL: Sesame is native to Africa and India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions of the world Pcons.: Active ingredients - Seeds (Sesami semen) - Sesame oil (Oleum sesami) Fatty oil: 50-52% - unsaturated fatty acids - antioxidant compounds: sesamin, sesamolin Vitamins (B, D, E) Minerals: Mg, Ca PU: antioxidant, anticancer, demulcent, emollient and laxative Common names: Coconut Palm, Coco Palm, Coconut Tree. Scientific name: Cocos nucifera PCons.: Constituents - Fixed oil, 57.5 - 71%; volatile oil, wax containing the myricyl ester of cerotic acid. - Coconut oil is composed mostly of triglycerides of saturated fatty acids - Lauric (dodecanoic acid, 40 to 55%) and myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid, 15 to 20%), and other fatty acids at concentrations of 5 to 10 %. GL: growing throughout the tropical regions of the world PU: - Considered antitumor, antidotal, antiseptic, aperient, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, depurative, diuretic, pediculicide, refrigerant, stomachic, styptic, suppurative, vermifuge. - Roots considered antiscorbutic, astringent, and diuretic. - Fresh coconut water considered astringent and possibly vermifuge. Also considered demulcent, and aperient in large doses.

- Endosperm cocomilk is considered refrigerant, nutrient, aperient, diuretic and anthelmintic. Apricot Scientific Name(s): Prunus armeniaca L. Common Name(s): Apricot Uses of Apricot Apricots are used as a dietary source of vitamins and minerals, and in confectionery. Apricot kernels have been used for cancer treatment; The fruits are antidiarrhoeal, antipyretic, emetic, The seeds are tonic and anthelmintic, used in liver troubles, piles, earache and deafness. Habitat: the apricot tree needs a healthy and hot earth. It accepts limestone and stony lands but it doesn't appreciate humidity. Chemical constituents: Apricot oil has various chemical compounds that include arginine, histidine, lysine, phenylalanine, valine, leucine, crystine and tryptophanmethionine. Scientific name: Theobroma cacao L. Common name(s): cocoa, cocoa tree, chocolate tree, cacao tree, food of the Gods. Habitat: Evergreen tropical rainforest. Uses: Depression, Exhaustion, Weight Gain, Poor sex drive, Antiseptic, diuretic, emmenagogueue, parasiticide, vulnerary PCons.: Common name: Sunflower Latin name: Helianthus annuus The habitat: It prefers full sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Useful components: Vitamin A and E, tannins, inulin, levulin, magnesium, selenium, B-1, B-5, phosphorous, tryptophan, copper, B-6, manganese, folate, fiber, iron and zinc, amino acids and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Uses: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and expectorant properties. They can help reducing the symptoms of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and help in cases of bronchial, pulmonary and laryngeal problems.

Common Names: Peppermint, hortela, mint, menta, mentha montana, menthe, nane SN: Mentha piperita PU: Stimulant, tonic, vermifuge, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, stomachic, carminative, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, choleretic Main constituents: The essential oil of peppermint (up to 2.5% in the dried leaves) is mostly made up from menthol (ca. 50%), menthone (10 to 30%), menthyl esters (up to 10%) and further monoterpene derivatives (pulegone, piperitone, menthofurane). Traces of jasmone (0.1%) GL: Peppermint typically occurs in moist habitats including stream sides and drainage ditches. Common Name(s): Cinnamon , cinnamomon , ceylon cinnamon , Chinese cinnamon , Chinese cassia , Saigon cinnamon Scientific Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum Growing Environment Trees grow in full sun and part shade and enjoy regular watering throughout the year. Uses: Digestive, circulation, blood deficiencies, fever, pain killer, infection fighter PCons.: Common name: eucalyptus, blue gum Scientific name: Eucalyptus globules Active Compounds: Resin, Tannins, Cineole, Flavonoids

Uses: Seasonal rhinitis, hay fever, allergies, coughs, colds, recurrent coughs and colds, chronic respiratory mucous over production GL: Eucalyptus globulus will grow on a wide range of substrates, but it is especially common and widespread on soils derived from granite and grano-diorite rocks. It is best developed on moderately fertile loams or heavy, well-drained soil. SN: Ipomoea jalapa L. Common Names: Morning Glory seeds PU: Cathartic, narcotic, emetic, vermifuge Key Component: resin (convolvulin) GL: throughout tropical and warm temperate regions. Common Name: Kava, kawa, kava-kava, awa, kew, ava, kava pepper Scientific Name: Piper Methysticum Therapeutic uses of Kava Kava: Relaxation, pain reliever, anti-anxiety, tension, memory PCons.: 43% starch, 20% dietary fiber, 15% kavalactones,[35] 12% water, 3.2% sugars, 3.6% protein, and 3.2% minerals. Habitat Kava is a plant that is restricted to the Pacific islands and represents an example of a sterile cultivar of the wild form (Piper wichmanni ), probably native to the island of Vanuatu. The plant is now rarely found in th e wild, being extensively cultivated in some tropical areas

Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa Common Name: hemp; marijuana PCons.: Cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

PU: effective treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, an analgesic (relieves pain) an anti-emetic (relieves nausea and vomiting) an appetite stimulant (induces hunger) GL: Both hemp and marijuana are most often found in well-tended cultivated plots. In the wild, cannabis is usually found in sunny waste areas. Common Name: Cayenne, Cayenne Pepper , Capsicum ,African Pepper, Chillies, Bird Pepper Scientific Name: Capsicum Annum Medicinal Uses: * Arthritis * Cardiovascular * Congestion * Digestion * Fibromyalgia * Headache/Migraine * Nerve/Back Pain * Pain Relief * Rheumatoid_arthritis Properties: * Antibacterial * AntiCancer * Antioxidant * Antiparasite * Antiscorbutic * Antiscrofulous * Antispasmodic * Carminative * Rubefacient * Styptic * Vasodilator constituents: capsaicin, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids GL: grown in most tropical and sub-tropical countries.