Amaranth seeds are considered an ancient grain that has historically been used for its nutritious properties, combining the characteristics of a health-promoting food and a raw material with potential therapeutic activity
Amaranth seeds are considered an ancient grain that has historically been used for its nutritious properties, combining the characteristics of a health-promoting food and a raw material with potential therapeutic activity
Angelica grows up to two metres high when in flower. The deeply divided leaves are borne on thick round, hollow stems. The flowers, are small and numerous, yellowish or greenish in colour, are grouped into large, umbels, followed by pale yellow, oblong fruits.
Angelica dahurica, commonly known as Dahurian angelica, is a widely grown species of angelica native to Siberia, Russia Far East, Mongolia, Northeastern China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. This species tend to grow near river banks, along streams and among rocky shrubs
Burdock is grown as an ornamental, culinary and medicinal herb. The young leaves are used in salads or cooked, and the roots and flower spikes are used in a range of cuisines as pickles or steamed, baked or boiled. Some cultures collect the seeds, sprout them and eat them like bean sprouts.
Chickweed (Stellaria media (Linn.) Villars) — also called starweed, satin flower, or mouse-ear — is a common weed in the carnation family.It grows low to the ground, has a hairy stem, and produces small, star-shaped, white flowers. It’s primarily found in North America and Europe.
Comfrey is a perennial herb that produces continuous cut and drop mulch. The deep roots draw minerals from the soil that other plants can’t reach up into their leaves. The leaves have a high N:C ratio and won’t cause nitrogen draw-down when applied directly. Requires supplemental nitrogen, such as manure, to grow best
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb that has been grown and eaten all around the world for a very long time. It has a wonderful tangy flavour and is the perfect herb for adding some zing to your cooking.
Fennel is an interesting plant in the Apiaceae family that is also sometimes known as finocchio. It’s related to parsley, carrots, and dill and can be used as a vegetable, herb, and spice.
Panax quinquefolius is popularly known as “American ginseng.” It is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Araliaceae, commonly used as ingredients for Indian and Chinese systems of medicine. It is native to eastern North America and reportedly cultivated in China.
Solidago virgaurea is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 60cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine, tea and source of a dyestuff.
Rosella was not originally native to Australia; they were introduced thousands of years ago from Africa. Nonetheless, the shiny red plum-like fruit were used by Indigenous Australians for generations as a form of nourishment and medicine, given their high antioxidant properties.