Stack Example Guild: Paw Paw Patch private
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Edible Uses
7
7
Tea
4
The various herb teas that can be used in place of tea, plus the genuine article.
Condiment
2
The various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
Sweetener
1
Includes sugar substitutes.
Medicinal Uses
51
51
Poultice
4
Used in the treatment of burns etc.
Tonic
4
Improves general health. Slower acting than a stimulant, it brings steady improvement.
Diuretic
4
Promotes the flow of urine.
Antirheumatic
3
Treats rheumatism.
Febrifuge
2
Reduces fevers.
Emetic
2
Induces vomiting.
Diaphoretic
2
Induces perspiration.
Stomachic
2
Aids and improves the action of the stomach.
Laxative
2
Stimulates bowel movements in a fairly gentle manner.
Astringent
2
Reduces the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc.
Adaptogen
1
Helps the body 'rise' to normal stress situations, thus preventing the many chronic degenerative diseases.
Antipruritic
1
Treats itching of the skin.
Antiemetic
1
Prevents vomiting.
Disinfectant
1
Used for cleaning wounds.
Hepatic
1
Acts on the liver (for better or worse!).
Antiinflammatory
1
Reduces inflammation of joints, injuries etc.
Antiscorbutic
1
A plant rich in vitamin C that is used to counteract scurvy.
Blood tonic
1
Is this any different to a blood purifier?
Vasodilator
1
Widens the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure.
Analgesic
1
Relieves pain. Included under Anodyne.
Miscellany
1
Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.
Hypoglycaemic
1
Reduces the levels of sugar in the blood.
Stimulant
1
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.
Sialagogue
1
Stimulates the secretion of saliva.
Refrigerant
1
Cools the body.
Ophthalmic
1
Treats eye complaints.
Antidiarrhoeal
1
This use case does not have a description yet.
Aromatic
1
Having an agreeable odour and stimulant qualities.
Aperient
1
A mild laxative.
Appetizer
1
Improves the appetite
Narcotic
1
Induces drowsiness and gives an artificial sense of well-being.
Demulcent
1
Soothes irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes.
Parasiticide
1
Treats external parasites such as ringworm This should perhaps be joined with Parasiticide in the 'Other Uses' table.
Expectorant
1
Clears phlegm from the chest by inducing coughing.
Food Forest Uses
18
18
Food Forest
7
A food forest is a gardening approach that mimics woodland ecosystems, using fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables.
Scented Plants
3
Scented plants have aromatic properties, repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects.
Carbon Farming
3
Carbon farming involves practices to sequester atmospheric carbon into soil, helping combat climate change.
Ground Cover
2
Ground cover plants suppress weeds, prevent erosion, and conserve soil moisture, functioning as living mulch.
Nitrogen Fixer
1
Nitrogen fixers, such as legumes, convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable forms, boosting soil fertility.
Dynamic Accumulator
1
Dynamic accumulators are plants that mine nutrients from deep soil layers and deposit them in their leaves, enriching the topsoil.
Attracts Wildlife
1
Certain plants are used to attract wildlife, like bees and birds, promoting biodiversity and aiding natural pest control.
Other Uses
21
21
Dye
3
Many plants, such as indigo, madder, or woad, can be used to produce natural dyes for textiles.
Cosmetic
3
Plants such as aloe, rose, and chamomile are often used in natural cosmetics for their beneficial properties on skin and hair.
Wood
2
A list of the trees and shrubs that are noted for having useful wood.
Preservative
2
For food, or for treating wood, ropes etc.
Companion
2
This use case does not have a description yet.
Repellent
1
Plants that are said to deter but not necessarily kill various mammals, birds, insects etc.
Potash
1
Used for making glass, soap and as a fertilizer.
Parasiticide
1
Kills parasites.
Miscellany
1
A rag-bag of items that are difficult to categorise.
Latex
1
A source of rubber.
Insecticide
1
Kills insects.
Fuel
1
Usually wood that has been mentioned as being a good fuel.
Fibre
1
Used for making cloth, rope, paper etc.
Disinfectant
1
Certain plants like Eucalyptus or thyme produce natural disinfectants that can be extracted and used for cleaning purposes.
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