Botanical identity
An aromatic culinary herb used in teas, syrups and steam-adjacent traditions.
Indexed scientific synonyms
Documented use categories
These categories describe the kinds of human-use reports attached to the taxon in the source checklist. Multiple categories can coexist; a plant may be recorded as both food and poison, depending on part, preparation and context.
How to interpret this record
Traditional and practical context
Traditionally associated with seasonal respiratory preparations.
Evidence boundary
Evidence is formulation-specific and should not be generalized.
Safety boundary
Avoid ingesting essential oil; seek care for breathing difficulty or persistent symptoms.
Dataset record and provenance
Contributing checklist sources
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Educational index, not a treatment recommendation
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