Oak | Olive |
Onion Green | Opium Poppy |
Orange | Oregano | Orris
Root
Note: This
information is not intended as medical advice, and should not be
relied upon as a substitute for consultation with your doctor who
is familiar with your medical needs. Oak (Quercus robur).
The common tree with the familiar leaves and acorns.
Bark has been used in treatment of intestinal catarrh and diarrhoea, and
for treatment of frostbite and rashes. Acorn formerly used as an antidote
to poisoning.
Culinary use of acorns when roasted as coffee substitute, when raw is rather
bitter. Acorns used in tanning industry.
Back To Index Olive (Olea europaea).
Evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean but cultivated in other sub-tropical
areas. Grey-green bark, leathery leaves, shiny black fruit when ripe.
Culinary use of olives eaten whole or as oil.
Medicinal use of oil as a laxative and externally for burns. Decoction
or leaves or inner bark effective against fever.
Back To Index Onion Green (Allium fistulosum) (Welsh Onion) 15-30 cm (6-12 ins).
Circular section leaves, yellowish white flowers. A larger version of
chives (c.f.) imparting a slightly stronger taste to cookery.
Back To Index Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). Up to 50 cm (20 ins).
Single stalks with terminal flowers, white and mauve in colour. Leaves
growing directly from stalks are crinkled. Bulging seed pod.
Grows wild and is cultivated around the Mediterranean.
Medicinal use of milky fluid from seeds as opium and related drugs e.g.
codeine. All have a strong effect on pain particularly morphine. All
production is under international narcotic laws.
Back To Index Orange (Citrus aurantium).
The evergreen orange tree cultivated in sub-tropical areas, but producing
bitter fruit suitable for marmalade making.
Medicinal use of the rind and flowers as a tonic and stimulant, also
in making perfume.
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Oregano see Marjoram
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Orris Root see Iris Florentina
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