Katuk/Sweet Leaf
₡2,550.00
Scientific name: Breynia androgyna
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Origin: SE Asia
Medicinal use: This perennial is popular for its edible leaves and tender stems as well as its ability to survive hot and humid conditions even with occasional flooding. If the stems are densely planted in shade and manure is added, the plants will form a living fence of edible leaves for family consumption or commercial sale year-round.
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SKU: 2000 Categories: Chinese, Culinary Garden, Medicinal GardenScientific name: Cymbopogon citratus
Family: Poaceae
Origin: SE Asia and E India
Medicinal use: It is used in Asian cuisine, especially in Thailand. In, it is one of the most used herbs to prepare tereré, the traditional drink of the country. Lemon tea, also known as lemon grass or zacatillo, is a citrus-scented plant native to India which is rich in antioxidants that help to relieve pain. One of the most important properties of this plant is that it helps lower the cholesterol level due to its antihypercholesterolemic properties.
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