January 27, 2023
Asafoetida # Illustration of Ferula foetida (Bunge) Regel from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Asafoetida (Ferula foetida (Bunge) Regel) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Apiaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Iran; W. and C. Asia.2 It is used for its gum-resin (latex), primarily for curries; expectorant. Its aroma is described as pungent, rotten, with a heat index of 1.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian asafoetida حلتیت 阿魏 ördöggyökér Overview # id asafoetida species name Ferula foetida (Bunge) Regel family Apiaceae part used gum-resin (latex) macroarea Asia region of origin Iran; W.
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January 27, 2023
Cassia # Illustration of Cinnamomum cassia (L.) J.Presl. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia (L.) J.Presl.) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Lauraceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of nan.2 It is used for its bark and fruit, primarily for flavor; diarrhea. Its aroma is described as pungent, cinnamon-like, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian cassia سليخة 肉桂 kasszia(fahéj) Overview # id cassia species name Cinnamomum cassia (L.
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January 27, 2023
Cinnamon # Illustration of Cinnamomum verum J.Presl. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J.Presl.) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Lauraceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Sri Lanka; SW. India.2 It is used for its bark and leaf, primarily for flavor; anti-microbial. Its aroma is described as sweet, fragrant, pungent, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian cinnamon قرفة 錫蘭肉桂 fahéj Overview # id cinnamon species name Cinnamomum verum J.
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January 27, 2023
Clove # Illustration of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. \& L.M.Perry from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Myrtaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Moluccas (Indonesia).2 It is used for its flower buds, primarily for meats, sauces; anesthetic. Its aroma is described as sweet, pungent, astringent, with a heat index of 5.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian clove قرنفل 丁香 szegfűszeg Overview # id clove species name Syzygium aromaticum (L.
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January 27, 2023
Ginger # Illustration of Zingiber officinale Roscoe from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Zingiberaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of South East Asia; India (secondary).2 It is used for its rhizome, primarily for Asian cooking; anti-emetic. Its aroma is described as fiery, pungent, with a heat index of 7.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian ginger زنجبيل 薑 gyömbér Overview # id ginger species name Zingiber officinale Roscoe family Zingiberaceae part used rhizome macroarea Asia region of origin South East Asia; India (secondary) cultivation India; Jamaica; Nigeria; Sierra Leone color light yellow when fresh, beige when powdered botanical database POWO Etymologies # English ginger, ca.
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January 27, 2023
Long Pepper # Illustration of Piper longum L. from Bentley, R., & Trimen, H. (1880). Medicinal Plants: Being descriptions with original figures of the principal plants employed in medicine and an account of the characters, properties, and uses of their parts and products of medicinal value. J. & A. Churchill. Long Pepper (Piper longum L.) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Piperaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of E.
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January 27, 2023
Pepper # Illustration of Piper nigrum L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Piperaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Malabar coast (South India).2 It is used for its fruit, primarily for flavors; colds. Its aroma is described as pungent, hot, with a heat index of 3-8.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian pepper فلفل 胡椒 bors Overview # id pepper species name Piper nigrum L.
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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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