Faysah Reema L.

Sambarani - G8 LIEBNIZ - AGRICULTURE -November

25,2023

Local flora is plants that are grown by humans in their own home.
Native plant requires low maintenance, it reduces air pollution and it provides us more
oxygen into our home.

10 plants/herbs (includes uses, benefits and cultivation tips)

Allspice (Jamaica pepper)

(uses) one of the most important Jamaica cuisine, used to flavor variety of stews, tomato sauce and
meat dishes. It can also be used to flavor dessert, in many countries it is the only spice that they use for
their food.
(benefits) It can be used for menopause treatment, they extract binds the estrogen receptors,
it can also be use for cancer fighting properties, most allspice have a cancer fighting property.
(cultivation tips) Jamaica remains as the leading source of the plant, Although it can also be grown into
other places, in that region. It can also be cultivated in many warm parts of the world.

Bay leaf
(uses) Aromatic leaf used for cooking, leaves in soup and stocks but you cant taste it in them
(benefits) It can benefit or improve our digestion, relieve respiratory conditions, reduces anxiety and
decreases stress.
(cultivation tips) Bay leaf plants prefer sunny spots, water regularly and manage the soil.
Calendula
(uses) Used for various skin conditions, helps wound and heals, diaper rash, Dermatitis and other skin
condition.
(benefits) Its benefits are helping skin condition and healing them, Reduces pain from inflammation and
can be used as a replacement of sunscreen and moisturizer
(cultivation tips) only plant on the right time of the calendar, ¼ inch of the seed is needed , regular water
and harvest when begins to open.

Damiana
(uses) used for various purposes such as stomach ulcers to prevent and heal them, weight loss for
boosting metabolism and reducing appetite.
(benefits) it treats urinary problems, can be used as an anti-anxiety treatment and boosts energy.
(cultivation tips) plant on a native and tropical region, sunny place, would grow better if watered
regularly and sowing.

Elderberries
(uses) used for making muffins, pancakes, oat meals and pie and flavors gummies, smoothies and
popsicles.
(benefits) aids and helps with digestion, enhancing respiratory health and boosts immunity.
(cultivation tips) they are perennials so they need fertilizers, don’t need to prune until 3rd year and
regularly watered.
Fennel
(uses) flavoring agent, scent and an insect repellant also a herbal remedy for poisoning.
(benefits) it is highly nutritious for our body and it is good at suppressing our appetite.
(cultivation tips) needs fertile soil, a partial shade, water regularly even at summer and feed an organic
fertilizer during spring.

Gotu Kola
(uses) heals wounds, relieves diarrhea , boosts energy and reduces anxiety
(benefits) decreases blood pressure and swelling , supports healthy night of sleep and promotes
memory.
(cultivation tips) needs a shady location, soil should be permeable and nutrient rich

Lavender
(uses) herbal medicine, fragrant herb, improves sleep and reduces anxiety.
(benefits) kills bacteria and fungi, treating hair loss and depression and reduces stress.
(cultivation tips) full sun, good drainage, grows well in light well-aerated soil rich with organic matter.
St.jhons wort
(uses)improves low mood and depression, healing skin wound and Treating somatization disorder.
(benefits) easing symptoms of depression ,anxiety and menopause.
(cultivation tips) grows well in moist drained soil and prefers partial shade.

Thyme
(uses and benefits) fighting acne, lowering blood pressure ,boosting immunity and disinfecting.
(cultivation tips)optimal location with full sun out, fertilize with organic compost and water regularly.