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 ====== Herbs ======
-==== Nettle ====
+==== Marjoram And Oregano ====
-[[nettle|]]
+Oregano is closely related to marjoram. Both plants are species of genus Origanum, and the Latin name comes from the Greek origanon. [([[https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-oregano-and-marjoram|MasterClass]])]
-==== Sea Buckthorn ====
-[[sea_buckthorn|]]
+==== Star Anise ====
+What is badian called in the culinary arts? The star anise. This plant's fruit and shoots are used to distill aniseed oil, which is added to liqueurs. The fruit is also used as a spice, especially in Dutch cuisine. The bark and fruit of Japanese badian are used as incense in Japan and Korea, and the plant is planted at temples and cemeteries. [([[https://www.pages.fr/badian.html|Pages]])]
+==== Aniseed oil ====
+Aniseed oil is distilled from the fruit and shoots of badian and added to liqueurs. [([[https://www.liquor.com/anise-spirits-5085280|Liquor]])]
+==== Adulteration ====
+Anise oil is adulterated with badian oil, fennel oil, and synthetic anethole. The polarimetric method easily detect adulteration with fennel oil (it is right-handed). The torsion of badian oil reaches +1°. Detection of adulteration is enabled by Driessen-Mareeuw and Dávida reactions. [([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269724960_Authenticity_of_essential_oils|Research Gate]])]
+==== Poisoning fish ====
+The toxic seeds of badian are used to poison fish. [([[https://esj-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1007/s11284-018-1564-6|Wiley Online Library]])]
+==== Documented insecticides ====
+The plants were also the raw material for the first documented insecticides in 2nd century BC China. [([[https://www.cropj.com/shahrajabian_14_3_2020_517_523.pdf|Australian Journal of Crop Science]])]
 ==== Chartreuse ====
-[[chartreuse|]]
+Chartreuse is a liqueur based on wine distillate and extracts from 130 different herbs. Its name comes from the Carthusian monastery of La Grande Chartreuse near Grenoble. [([[https://www.thespruceeats.com/about-chartreuse-liqueur-760267|The Spruce Eats]])]
-==== Badian ====
-[[badian|]]
+==== Nettle can be consumed ====
-==== Marjoran and oregano ====
+Nettle can be consumed as a salad dressing, among other uses. To avoid burning, it should be scalded with hot water. Histamine and formic acid are responsible for nettle's stinging properties. Both of these substances deactivate at a temperature of approximately 140 degrees Fahrenheit. [([[https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-harvest-dry-freeze-use-stinging-nettle/|Getty Stewart]])]
-Oregano is closely related to marjoram. Both plants are species of genus Origanum, and the Latin name comes from the Greek origanon. [([[https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-oregano-and-marjoram|MasterClass]])]
+==== Healthy nettle ====
+Nettle leaves and stems contain many healthy and valuable compounds: flavonoids, organic acids (formic, acetic and others), β-carotene, vitamins A, B₂, B5, C, K, mineral salts (especially iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium), chlorophyll, acetylcholine, tannins, B-sitosterol, enzymes and silicon and calcium compounds. Additionally, nettle is often recommended in vegetarian diets due to its high protein content (up to 24% in dry matter). [([[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4708629/|US National Library of Medicine]])]
+==== Tincture ====
+Nettle can also be made into a tincture. The leaves are poured with a spirit and put away in a dark room for two weeks. [([[https://shalommama.com/how-to-make-nettle-tincture|Tiny Apothecary]])]
+==== Cattle feed ====
+Nettle is used as a feed additive for cattle and poultry. It improves the yield of milk cows or laying hens. In addition, it is also used in gardening, where it works well as a natural fertilizer.   [([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310066007_EFFECT_OF_STINGING_NETTLE_FEEDING_ON_PRODUCTIVITY_AND_IMMUNE_STATUS_IN_LAYING_HENS|ResearchGate]])]
+==== Treatment of many diseases ====
+Nettle is widely used in the treatment of many diseases. Among other things, it stimulates water excretion from the body, thus causing flushing of the kidneys and lower urinary tract. It is used to treat kidney stones and cystitis. [([[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325244|Medical News Today]])]
+==== Holy basil ====
+The first references to tulasi aka holy basil are found in the Indian books of the Vedas [([[https://www.hempstreet.in/blog/5-sacred-plants-in-vedas/|Hemp Street]])]
+==== Thyme ====
+In ancient Greece thyme was served before a fight - it gave courage. [([[https://ebrary.net/28144/environment/thyme|E-brabry]])]
+==== Rosemary ====
+Thomas Moore advised maintain friendship one should cultivate rosemary. [([[https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/rosemary/|Lady Carnavon]])]
+==== Cleansing ====
+A sage bush was burned in the fireplace to cleanse the haunted house. [([[https://www.trueself.com/cleanse-your-home-of-demons-2639732570.html|True Self]])]
+==== Sage bath ====
+Bathing in sage inhibits sweating. [([[https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-504/sage|WebMD]])]
+{{tag>flora, nature, cuisine}}

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