Scientific name: Murraya koenigii

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: India and Sri Lanka

Medicinal use: The fresh leaves are used as a spice in Indian gastronomy. Its flavor is between penetrating and spicy, it is used in dishes with rice and those that contain chicken or lamb. The fruits of the tree can be eaten as a dessert. Its properties include antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, liver protection, anti-hypercholesterolemia, etc.

Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare

Family: Apiaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

Medicinal use: Fennel has been used in cooking for thousands of years. It is widely used in vegetable stews and stews such as lentils and due to its properties, it makes dishes more digestive. It also usually accompanies fish dishes, giving them a very peculiar aniseed touch.

Scientific name: Fragaria vesca

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Europe and W Asia

Medicinal use:These strawberries are eaten fresh, with orange juice or milk or yogurt, sprinkled with sugar or cream. In addition, they are used to decorate a large number of desserts and ice creams. With them, jams, preserves, jellies, smoothies, sorbets, etc. are made.

Scientific name: Fragaria vesca

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Europe and W Asia

Medicinal use:Strawberries are used as raw material in many processed products, such as liqueurs, syrups, custards, compotes, mousse, cake fillings, sweets, sauces, ice cream pulp, sorbets, cakes, yogurts, smoothies, jams and preserves. The crushed strawberries are used to make the familiar strawberry shortcake, and the cooked strawberries and strawberry preserves can be used as filling for cakes, muffins and donuts.

Scientific name: Gynura bicolor

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: S and SE Asia

Medicinal use:In Japan, Gynura bicolor is eaten as local vegetables in Ishikawa, Kumamoto and Okinawa and so on, it is lightly blanched and served with ponzu, as an ingredient in miso or tempura soup, the leaves are sautéed with sesame oil and ginger ( both hot foods). The stems and roots of the plant can also be made into tea by boiling them with water.

Scientific name: Alternanthera sissoo

Family: Amaranthaceae

Origin: S America

Medicinal use:The leaves are crisp, slightly more so than temperate spinach, and not slimy. Some cultivars are slightly bitter. Reportedly, Brazilians generally eat it raw in salads with oil or vinegar, tomato and onion, although the literature recommends cooking it. Sissoo spinach can be added to quiches, cakes, curries, dals, pasta sauces, lasagna, or added to dishes and stir-fries at the end of the cooking process as a substitute for spinach and to add a nutty flavor.