sweet olive
binomial name: osmanthus fragrans
oil from the evergreen shrub that's native to taiwan, japan, and southeast asia. it is often used for culinary purposes. it is also known by many names, including sweet osmanthus or tea olive, and is a favorite ornmental plant of many asian and european gardens.
benefit: Consumed as tea or otherwise, sweet olive has been found to have neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. it is also appreciated for its culinary, repellant, and medicinal properties.