HERBALIST
Index
Introduction……………………….. 1
Medicinal plants………………….
Spices…………………………………..
Chilies…………………………………..
Aromatic plants…………………….
Bibliographic references………..
Bibliographic references Introduction
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Spices Medicinal
plants
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Aromatic Chilies
plants
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Rue Sabila
(Ruta graveolens) ( Aloe barbadensis Miller.)
Properties: Rue Benefits: It is
is known for its used to relieve
anti- Benefits: It is
used to treat burns, Properties:
inflammatory wounds, skin
and digestive digestive Sabila is known
disorders, irritations and for its anti-
properties. as a hair
headaches, inflammatory
irregular conditioner. and healing
menstruation and properties.
as an insect
repellent.
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Oregano Basil
(Origanum vulgare) (Ocimum basilicum)
Benefits: It is Benefits: Basil
Properties: used to treat Properties: is traditionally
Oregano is rich in gastrointestina Antioxidant, anti- used to relieve
antioxidants and l problems, inflammatory, stress,
has antibacterial colds, and as a antibacterial. improve
properties. seasoning in digestion,
cooking. reduce
inflammation,
and promote
cardiovascular
health. It is
also used in
cooking as a
condiment.
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Jamaica Cilantro
(Hibiscus sabdariffa) (Coriandrum sativum)
Properties:
Properties: Rich in
Rich in vitamin antioxidants, Benefits:
C and essential oils Coriander is
antioxidants. and volatile used in
compounds. cooking to
flavor dishes
Benefits: It is and is believed
consumed in to have
infusions and has antioxidant
diuretic properties and anti-
and is believed to inflammatory
reduce blood properties.
pressure.
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Parsley Momo
(Petroselinum crispum) (Piper auritum)
Benefits: It is used in traditional Mexican
Properties: cuisine to wrap tamales and fish, as well as
Contains to season different dishes. Additionally, it is
vitamin C, credited with digestive and carminative
vitamin K, Benefits: benefits, meaning it can help relieve gas
antioxidants Parsley is used and indigestion.
as a condiment Properties:
and essential
in a variety of Contains
oils.
dishes and is essential
attributed oils,
diuretic, flavonoids
digestive and and phenolic
antioxidant compounds
properties. that give it
aromatic
and
therapeutic
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Morron Habanero
(Capsicum annuum) (Capsicum chinense)
Properties: Bell
peppers are rich in Benefits: Properties: Rich in
vitamin C, vitamin A, Bell vitamin C, Benefits:
and antioxidants such peppers antioxidants and Consumption of
as carotenoids. are an capsaicin (the habanero chili
excellent compound that gives can stimulate
source of it its characteristic metabolism,
vitamin C, spiciness). help in weight
which is loss and relieve
essential pain due to its
for the analgesic effect.
immune Anti-
system, inflammatory
skin, and properties are
general also attributed
health. to it.
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Jalapeño Piquin
v(Capsicum annuum) (Capsicum annuum var.
glabriusculum)
Benefits:
Properties: Rich Jalapeno
in antioxidants, peppers are
capsaicin and used in
Properties:
vitamin C. Mexican cuisine
Contains vitamin C,
to add flavor Benefits: Piquín
capsaicin and
and spiciness to chile is
antioxidants.
dishes. The traditionally
capsaicin in used in herbal
jalapenos can medicine to
help increase relieve pain and
metabolism has antioxidant
and relieve properties that
pain. can be beneficial
for health.
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Laurel Rosemary
v (Laurus nobilis) (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Benefits: Bay leaf is Benefits:
used as a seasoning in Rosemary is
stews and soups. used in cooking
Digestive, antioxidant to flavor meat
and anti-inflammatory and fish dishes.
properties are Antioxidant,
Properties: attributed to it. anti-
Bay leaf inflammatory
contains and stimulating
essential properties are
oils, attributed to it.
tannins Properties:
and Contains
flavonoids essential oils,
such as cineole
and rosmaricin.
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Thyme Mint
v (Thymus vulgaris) (Mentha spp)
Benefits: Thyme Properties:
is used in Mint
cooking and has contains
antibacterial essential Benefits: Mint is used
properties, Properties: oils, such as in infusions and in
making it useful Contains menthol, cooking to flavor
for relieving essential oils, which give it dishes and drinks. It
respiratory and such as thymol, its has cooling
throat as well as characteristi properties and has
infections. antioxidants c flavor and been used to relieve
and aroma. digestive problems,
antibacterial
nausea, headaches
compounds.
and upset stomach.
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