Stack Example Guild: Salsa Garden private

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Edible Uses
15

Oil
4
This use case does not have a description yet.
Condiment
4
The various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
Tea
3
The various herb teas that can be used in place of tea, plus the genuine article.
Colouring
2
Edible dyes
Gum
1
Can be chewed as a chewing gum or can often be used as a sweetener or thickening agent in foods.
Coffee
1
The various substitutes that can be used as coffee.

Medicinal Uses
93

Expectorant
6
Clears phlegm from the chest by inducing coughing.
Diuretic
4
Promotes the flow of urine.
Antirheumatic
3
Treats rheumatism.
Diaphoretic
3
Induces perspiration.
Carminative
3
Reduces flatulence and expels gas from the intestines.
Depurative
3
Eliminates toxins and purifies the system, especially the blood.
Antispasmodic
3
Treats muscular spasms and cramps.
Appetizer
3
Improves the appetite
Skin
3
Plants used in miscellaneous treatments for the skin.
Demulcent
3
Soothes irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes.
Sedative
2
Gently calms, reducing nervousness, distress and irritation.
Febrifuge
2
Reduces fevers.
Aromatic
2
Having an agreeable odour and stimulant qualities.
Laxative
2
Stimulates bowel movements in a fairly gentle manner.
Emollient
2
Softens the skin.
Hypotensive
2
Reduces high blood pressure.
Antidiarrhoeal
2
This use case does not have a description yet.
Aperient
2
A mild laxative.
Antibiotic
2
See antiseptic.
Stomachic
2
Aids and improves the action of the stomach.
Homeopathy
2
This use case does not have a description yet.
Astringent
2
Reduces the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc.
Tonic
2
Improves general health. Slower acting than a stimulant, it brings steady improvement.
Stimulant
2
Excites or quickens activity of the physiological processes. Faster acting than a tonic but differing from a narcotic in that it does not give a false sense of well-being.
Antiseptic
2
Destroys or arrests the growth of micro-organisms.
Cardiac
2
Used in the treatment of heart problems.
Lenitive
1
Soothing, palliative.
Antihalitosis
1
Treats bad breath
Poultice
1
Used in the treatment of burns etc.
Antiinflammatory
1
Reduces inflammation of joints, injuries etc.
Cardiotonic
1
A tonic for the heart.
Digestive
1
Aids digestion.
Antiemetic
1
Prevents vomiting.
Narcotic
1
Induces drowsiness and gives an artificial sense of well-being.
Cancer
1
Used in the treatment of cancer.
Irritant
1
Causes irritation or abnormal sensitivity in living tissue.
Antibacterial
1
Kills bacteria.
Haemostatic
1
Controls internal bleeding.
Antifungal
1
Treats various fungal problems such as Candida.
Women's complaints
1
A very vague title, it deals with a miscellany of problems peculiar to the female sex.
Anthelmintic
1
Expels parasites from the gut.
Stings
1
Used in the treatment of stings and insect bites.
Hypoglycaemic
1
Reduces the levels of sugar in the blood.
Odontalgic
1
Treats toothache (temporary measure only) and other problems of the teeth and gums.
Emmenagogue
1
Restores the menstrual flow, sometimes by inducing an abortion.
Anodyne
1
Relieves pain.
Aromatherapy
1
Plants whose essential oils are used in Aromatherapy
Vulnerary
1
Heals wounds.
Lithontripic
1
Removes stones.
Antihaemorrhoidal
1
Treats haemorrhoids (piles).
Sialagogue
1
Stimulates the secretion of saliva.
Refrigerant
1
Cools the body.
Rubefacient
1
A counter-irritant and external stimulant.

Food Forest Uses
17

Food Forest
6
A food forest is a gardening approach that mimics woodland ecosystems, using fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables.
Attracts Wildlife
4
Certain plants are used to attract wildlife, like bees and birds, promoting biodiversity and aiding natural pest control.
Dynamic Accumulator
3
Dynamic accumulators are plants that mine nutrients from deep soil layers and deposit them in their leaves, enriching the topsoil.
Scented Plants
2
Scented plants have aromatic properties, repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects.
Ground Cover
2
Ground cover plants suppress weeds, prevent erosion, and conserve soil moisture, functioning as living mulch.

Other Uses
28

Repellent
5
Plants that are said to deter but not necessarily kill various mammals, birds, insects etc.
Oil
4
Vegetable oils have many uses, as lubricants, lighting, soap and paint making, waterproofing etc. This does not include the edible oils unless they are also mentioned as having other uses.
Insecticide
4
Kills insects.
Dye
3
Many plants, such as indigo, madder, or woad, can be used to produce natural dyes for textiles.
Cosmetic
2
Plants such as aloe, rose, and chamomile are often used in natural cosmetics for their beneficial properties on skin and hair.
Rust
1
Plants that can be used to prevent or treat rust.
Polish
1
For metals, wood etc.
Hair
1
Used as shampoos, tonics etc.
Gum
1
A wide range of uses, especially as stabilizers, emulsifiers, thickening agents, adhesives etc.
Fungicide
1
Arrests the growth or kills fungi.
Fuel
1
Usually wood that has been mentioned as being a good fuel.
Essential
1
Essential oils that are used in perfumery, medicines, paint solvents, insect repellents etc.
Compost
1
Plants used for activating compost heaps, as instant compost etc.
Companion
1
This use case does not have a description yet.
Biomass
1
Provides a large quantity of plant material that can be converted into fuel etc.