January 27, 2023
Sichuan Pepper # Illustration of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. from Matilda Smith (del.), John Nugent Fitch (lith.). (1918) Zanthoxylum planispinum (= Zanthoxylum armatum), Rutaceae. In Curtis's Botanical Magazine (Ed. Sir David Prain), London., vol. 144 [= ser. 4, vol. 14]: Tab. 8754. Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim.) is a culinary spice from the Rutaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of China.2 It is used for its pericarp, primarily for meats; colic.
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January 27, 2023
Star Anise # Illustration of Illicium verum Hook.f. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Star Anise (Illicium verum Hook.f.) is a culinary spice from the Schisandraceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of SE. China; Vietnam.2 It is used for its pericarp, primarily for meats, desserts; colic. Its aroma is described as bitter, licorice-like, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian star anise يانسون نجمي 八角 csillagánizs Overview # id star anise species name Illicium verum Hook.
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January 27, 2023
Turmeric # Illustration of Curcuma longa L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a culinary and medicinal and ritualistic spice and dye from the Zingiberaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of India.2 It is used for its rhizome, primarily for curries, dye; antiseptic. Its aroma is described as warm, acrid, bitter, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian turmeric كركم 薑黃 kurkuma Overview # id turmeric species name Curcuma longa L.
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January 27, 2023
Vanilla # Illustration of Vanilla planifolia Jacks. ex Andrews from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Jacks. ex Andrews) is a culinary spice from the Orchidaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Tropical America.2 It is used for its fruit, primarily for flavouring; baking; desserts; perfumery; aromatherapy. Its aroma is described as fragrant, sweet, delicious, with a heat index of 1.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian vanilla فانيليا 香草 vanília Overview # id vanilla species name Vanilla planifolia Jacks.
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