Lemon Balm ~ Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm Latin name: Melissa officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Part used: flowering herb Habitat: common in Britain, Europe, W. Asia, and N. Africa …
Ginger ~ Zingiber officinale
Ginger Latin name: Zingiber officinale Family: Zingiberaceae Part used: rhizome Habitat: native to S.E. Asia; cultivated in the tropics Main constituents: volatile …
Fennel — Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel Latin name: Foeniculum vulgare Family: Umbelliferae (parsley family) Herbal Healing Mod 1 page 53 Part used: seed Habitat: native to the …
Cinnamon ~ Cinnamomum spp.
Cinnamon Latin name: Cinnamomum spp. Family: Lauraceae Part used: inner bark Habitat: native to Sri Lanka, widely cultivated Main constituents: essential oil, …
Chamomile, German ~ Matricaria recutita
Chamomile, German Latin name: Matricaria recutita Family: Asteraceae Part used: flowers Habitat: native to Europe, NW Asia; cultivated and naturalized inN. America …
Cayenne (chilies) ~ Capsicum frutescens
Cayenne (chilies) Latin name: Capsicum frutescens Family: Solanaceae Part used: Fresh or dry pods with seeds Habitat: native to tropicalAmerica, long cultivated inAfrica …
Black Pepper ~ Piper nigrum
Black Pepper Latin name: Piper nigrum Family: Piperaceae Part used: Fruit (peppercorn) Habitat: Tropics, includingIndia ,Indonesia, and naturalized in S. America Main …
Cumin ~ Cuminum cyminum
Cumin Latin name: Cuminum cyminum Family: Umbelliferae Part used: fruits Habitat: cultivated along the Mediterranean and inIndia Main constituents: volatile oil (thymol), …
Coriander ~ Coriandrum sativum
Coriander Latin name: Coriandrum sativum Family: Apiaceae Part used: fruits Habitat: native to Europe, Africa, Asia; naturalized inN. America Main constituents: volatile …
Clove ~ Syzygium aromaticum
Clove Latin name: Syzygium aromaticum Family: Myrtaceae Part used: flowerbuds Habitat: native toIndonesia; introduced to other tropical areas Main constituents: volatile oil, …