Plants living lab

Scientific name: Phaseolus vulgarisUsageBeans are cooked in different ways and have the following benefitsProtein sourceAntioxidantBetter heart healthReduced risk of cancerDiabetes and glucose metabolismPreventing fatty liverControlling appetiteImproving gut health (Afshin, 2013)Country…

Scientific name:  Ocimum basilicumUsage:Thai basil is widely used in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, including Thai, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian cuisines. Thai basil leaves are a frequent ingredient in Thai…

Scientific name:  Gomphrena globosaUsageIn Hawaii, it is commonly used in long-lasting leis since it retains its shape and colour after drying. In Nepal, the flower is commonly known as "Supari Ful" and is…

Scientific name:  Ipomoea aquaticaUsageMedicinal UsesWater spinach, or kangkong has a long history of traditional medicine use, with the stems being determined as more potent than the leaves. The plant is…

Scientific name:  Capsicum annuumUsageNon-culinary Uses of Chilli PeppersChilli peppers burst with free-radical scouring antioxidants. Studies show that capsaicin exhibits antiviral and antibacterial properties as well (Plant Cultures). Proven topical applications…

Scientific name:  Plectranthus amboinicusUsageHerbal and Medicinal UsesCoughs and sore throats: The leaves are commonly used in India and other Southeast Asian countries to treat coughs. It is known to be an…

Scientific name:  Alternanthera sissooUsageFoodThe leaves are crunchy, slightly more so than the temperate climate spinach, and not slimy. Some cultivars are slightly bitter. They require steaming or boiling when eaten in…

Scientific name:  Carica papayaUsageTraditional/Ethnobotanical usesPapain has many industrial uses, as well as milk-clotting (rennet) and protein-digesting properties. Nearly 80% of American beer is treated with papain, which allows the beer…

Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentusUsageWhether you consume stewed, boiled, fried, or even in pickled form, you can reap the health benefits of this little green vegetable any time of the year.…

Scientific name:  Antigonon leptopusUsageCuisineAntigonon leptopus was prepared for consumption by the aboriginal inhabitants of Baja California in a way somewhat reminiscent of preparing popcorn. The seeds were toasted by placing…