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Ajwain (Bishop's Weed) - Butcher's Broom

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Herbs N' Spices is a work in progress. Below is the information I currently have for the Herbs and Spices Akudjura, Alexanders, Alfalfa, Alkanet, Allantoin, Allspice, Aloe Vera, Anardana (Wild Pomegranate Seed), Angelica, Anise, Aniseed myrtle, Annatto, Apples, Apple Cider Vinegar, Apple mint, Artichoke, Asafoetida, Asparagus, Asarabacca, Avocado Leaf, Barberry, Basil, Basil, Lemon, Bay Leaf, Beebalm, Bergamot, Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Black Mustard, Black Walnut, Blue Fenugreek, Blue melilot, Boldo, Borage, Black Cardamom, Black Current Oil, Boneset, Brown Mustard, Borage Oil, Buchu, Burdock, Ajwain (Bishop's Weed) Butcher's Broom. Additional information will be added as time permits.

Herb List: * Pg 1: A - B Pg 2: C Pg 3: D - H Pg 4: I - M Pg 5: N - R Pg 6: S - V Pg 7: W - Z
Name	Botanical Name	Replanting Need	Requirements		Common Use
		Annual Biennial Perennial	Light	Soil	CUL=Culinary HM=Health/Medicinal OR=Ornamental CRA=Crafts/Drying COS=Cosmetic
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Ajwain (Bishop's Weed)	Trachyspermum ammi	Annual	Full Sun	Loamy or Loamy-Clayey Soil	CUL, HM
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Akudjura	Solanum centrale
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Alexanders	Smyrnium olusatrum
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Alfalfa	Medicago sativa
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Alkanet	Alkanna tinctoria
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Allantoin	Symphytum officinale
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Allspice	Pimenta dioica
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Aloe Vera	Aloe vera
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Anardana Wild Pomegranate Seed	Punica granatum
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Angelica	Angelica archangelica	Biennial	Partial Shade	Moist, Fertile Soil	CUL, HM, OR
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Anise	Pimpinella anisum	Annual	Full Sun/Poor Light	Light, Well Drained Soil, Prefers sheltered area	CUL, HM, CRA
Add Info: Used in a variety of dishes including desserts. Medicinal Anise Compounds include creosol and alpha-pinene for loosening bronchial secretions. Additional chemicals, dianethole and photoanethole are similar to estorgeon so a cup of anise tea 3 times a day may help relieve symptoms of menopause.
Aniseed myrtle	Syzygium anisatum
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Annatto	Bixa orellana
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Apples	-
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Apple Cider Vinegar	-
Add Info: Recent Research indicates Vinegar may be beneficial in stabilizing blood sugar levels in diabetics by increasing insulin sensitivity when high-carbohydrate meals are consumed. In addition taken before bedtime vinegar may reduce the waking glucose concentrations.
Apple mint	Mentha suaveolens
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Artichoke	Cynarae folium
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Asafoetida	Ferula assafoetida
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Asparagus	Asparagus officinalis
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Asarabacca	Asarum europaeum
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Avocado Leaf	Peresea americana
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Barberry	Berberis vulgaris
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Basil	Ocimum basilicum	Annual	Full Sun	Well Drained, PH: 6.5+	CUL, HM, OR, CRA
Add Info: Pick young to mature leaves perferably before the plant goes to seed (bolts) and store by freezing, drying or in jars of oil. When picking a variety to plant decide what the final intended use is. Sweet Basil and Green Bouquet are good for culinary uses. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and Purple Ruffles (ocimum basilicum) are wonderful ornamentals. Basil is very high in vitamins and minerals.
Basil, Lemon	Ocimum × citriodorum	Annual	Full Sun	Well Drained, PH: 6.5+	OR
Add Info: Wonderful ornamental with a great lemon scent.
Bay Laurel (Bay Leaf)	Laurus nobilis	Very Tender Perennial, Slow Growing	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Well Drained Soil	CUL, HM, CRA
Add Info: Bay Laurel is hardy only to zone 7 and must be maintained in a sunny window over the winter in all other zones. There are two varieties; the original variety originating in the mediterranean is best for Culinary use as the second variety known as California Bay “Umbellularia californica” is quite different in its properties, being very harsh in flavor and pungent in fragrance. Excellent culinary addition to many dishes; meat/fish, stews/souprs and even some pudding and custards.
Beebalm (commonly pink) (Wild Bergamot, Wild Bergamot Beebalm, Wildbergamot Beebalm)	Monardia fistulosa	Best Purchase as a Started Plant	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Fertile Moist Soil	CUL, HM, COS, CRA, ORN
Add Info: N America native from Maine to Georgia, west to Michigan and Ontario. Bee Balm Tea may benefit colds and sore throats. Apple jelly, fruit salads find Beebalm a good addition. An aromatic addition to any gardenalso makes it attractive to use in potpourris. If grown in the garden divid every third year discarding center and replanting only the roots on the outer edge to prevent it dying out. Prune severly, to within an inch of the ground, as soon as the first yellow leaves appear at the bottom of the plant. This should provide two harvests, once before it blooms and again in the fall.
Bergamot (commonly red or purple) (Oswego-Tea, Scarlet Beebalm, Horsemint)	Monarda didyma	Best Purchase as a Started Plant	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Fertile Moist Soil	CUL, HM, COS, CRA
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Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear	Momordica charantia	Can be started from seed (hard to find source)	Full Sun	Varied soil and Water need is average	HM, CUL
Add Info: The fruit is small and is edible but other parts of the plant are considered poisonous. Hardy only in zones where the temp does not drop below 25-30 degrees. Can be invasive.
Black Cardamom	Amomum subulatum, Amomum costatum
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Black Cohosh	Cimicifuga racemosa
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Black Current Oil	Ribes nigrum
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Black Haw	Viburnum rufidulum
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Black Mustard	Brassica nigra
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Black Walnut	Juglans nigra
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Blue Fenugreek, Blue melilot	Trigonella caerulea
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Boldo	Peumus boldus
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Boneset	Eupatorium perfoliatum
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Brown Mustard	Brassica juncea
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Borage	Borago officinalis	Annual	Full Sun	Poor Soil PH 6.1-7.5	CUL
Add Info: Draws Bees, Hummingbirds and Wasps to the garden, and may deter hornworms and cabbage worms when planted as a companion to tomato and squash plants. Long term continuous use of Borage may cause liver damage and those with liver damage should avoid its use.
Borage Seed Oil	Borago officinalis				Extract from Seeds of the Borage Plant
Add Info: Good source of gamma-linolenic acid, GLA. Considered an effective treatment for PMS and menopause symptoms but must be taken for at least 6-8 weeks before results will be seen.
Buchu	Agathosma Betulina
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Burdock	Arctium lappa
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Butcher's Broom	Ruscus aculeatus
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