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Latin NameCommon NameEdibility RatingMedicinal Rating
Anagallis arvensisScarlet Pimpernel22
Aniba rosaeodoraBrazilian Rosewood, Rosewood-oil tree23
Artemisia vulgarisMugwort, Common wormwood, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood23
Cola acuminataCola Nut, Kola, Bissy Nut34
Cola nitidaCola Nut, Kola, Bissy Nuts34
Corydalis cava 03
Erythrina vernaMulungu04
Eschscholzia californicaCalifornian Poppy13
Hypericum perforatumSt. John's Wort, Common St. Johnswort24
Melissa officinalisLemon Balm, Common balm, Bee Balm, Sweet Balm, Lemon Balm35
Mondia whiteiMondia, White's Ginger34
Ocimum basilicumSweet Basil, Common Basil, Thai Basil, Tropical Basil43
Okoubaka aubrevilleiOkoubaka tree04
Origanum majoranaSweet Marjoram33
Passiflora incarnataMaypops - Passion Flower, Purple passionflower, Apricot Vine, Maypop, Wild Passion Flower, Purple Pa33
Paullinia cupanaGuarana42
Rhodiola roseaRose Root23
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