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Basil
Also known as the “king of herbs”. This dried sweet basil is a reliable herb with a savory punch. Categorised as a “balsamic flavour” and should be added to food at a relatively late stage. Most-used in Italian cuisine for pizza & pastas. Pair with tomato & mozzarella, make green pesto with the fresh herbs or season sauces, meat and fish dishes.
Of all the herbs Basil’s king
For all the healing it can bring
For taste and fragrance praises sing
Basil’s good for everything
Traditionally used as a medicine as a destresser & detoxifier. Also used for migraines, cough, peptic ulcers, tonsillitis, mouth infections, hypertension,and indigestion. Basil has been used for centuries as external lotion and poultice, cleanser and toner especially for oily skin.
Of all the herbs Basil’s king
For all the healing it can bring
For taste and fragrance praises sing
Basil’s good for everything
Traditionally used as a medicine as a destresser & detoxifier. Also used for migraines, cough, peptic ulcers, tonsillitis, mouth infections, hypertension,and indigestion. Basil has been used for centuries as external lotion and poultice, cleanser and toner especially for oily skin.
Dill Tips
The word ‘Dill’ comes from the Norse word dylla which means ‘to soothe’. Indegenous to South Europe, Western and Central Asia, dil has become a familiar crop around the world. Dill has noted popularity in Russian, German, and Scandinavian cuisines..
The flavor of dill tips is similar to lemon, parsley, and anise. Dill combines wonderfully with other flavours. It works well with cheese, egg, fish, seafood and potatoes.
Always add dill weed right at the end of cooking as heat can quickly dissipate the flavor.
Tea with the leaves also helps for tension, digestion, cough, flu, colds and to increase milk production for nursing mothers.
The flavor of dill tips is similar to lemon, parsley, and anise. Dill combines wonderfully with other flavours. It works well with cheese, egg, fish, seafood and potatoes.
Always add dill weed right at the end of cooking as heat can quickly dissipate the flavor.
Tea with the leaves also helps for tension, digestion, cough, flu, colds and to increase milk production for nursing mothers.
Marjoram
(Origanum marjorana) Also called Sweet Marjoram
Closely related to Origanum, this plant grows more upright and bushy with tiny leaves and knotted seeds.It is an aromatic herb in the mint family that has been grown in the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Not as pungent as other origanos and tastes similar to thyme, but sweeter and milder. Marjoram is often used to garnish salads, soups, and meat dishes.
A great digestive herb. Helps colds, ‘flu, anxiety attacks, menstrual cramps & nausea. A marjoram compress or cream can be used to soothe stiff muscles and arthritis aches and pains. Contains a higher antioxidant and phenolic contents than many other herbs.
Closely related to Origanum, this plant grows more upright and bushy with tiny leaves and knotted seeds.It is an aromatic herb in the mint family that has been grown in the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Not as pungent as other origanos and tastes similar to thyme, but sweeter and milder. Marjoram is often used to garnish salads, soups, and meat dishes.
A great digestive herb. Helps colds, ‘flu, anxiety attacks, menstrual cramps & nausea. A marjoram compress or cream can be used to soothe stiff muscles and arthritis aches and pains. Contains a higher antioxidant and phenolic contents than many other herbs.
Mint
There are a variety of mint species (13 to 24 species exist), but the most commonly used mint is the ‘garden mint’ (Mentha spicata).
Mint is known for adding a fresh flavor to mint chocolate chip ice cream, mojito cocktails, and lamb dishes. It’s used in chutney, mint jelly and pesto, too. Try adding dried mint leaves to curries, casseroles and stews or using them as a rub for racks of lamb. You can also enjoy dried mint leaves sprinkled over soups, salads, cooked vegetables, fresh fruit or yogurt.
Mint is mostly known to freshening breath. Mint is a superb general digestive, antispasmodic and antiseptic. Mint also increases sweating to detox, helps to relieve pain (ease migraines) and stimulates the secretion of bile.
Mint is known for adding a fresh flavor to mint chocolate chip ice cream, mojito cocktails, and lamb dishes. It’s used in chutney, mint jelly and pesto, too. Try adding dried mint leaves to curries, casseroles and stews or using them as a rub for racks of lamb. You can also enjoy dried mint leaves sprinkled over soups, salads, cooked vegetables, fresh fruit or yogurt.
Mint is mostly known to freshening breath. Mint is a superb general digestive, antispasmodic and antiseptic. Mint also increases sweating to detox, helps to relieve pain (ease migraines) and stimulates the secretion of bile.
Oreganum
(Origanum vulgare) Also called Oregano or Greek oreganum
Origanum is an aromatic perennial herb of the mint family and closely related to Marjoram. Oregano is native to the hills of the Mediterranean countries and western Asia and has naturalized in parts of Mexico and the United States.
The herb has long been an essential ingredient of Mediterranean cooking and is widely used to season many foods. They have a strong aroma and a warm pungent taste. Oreganum can be used in pizza & pasta sauces, mixed with some olive oil and drizzle on a salad or make a pesto for potatoes, fish or combine with lemon for some chicken skewers.
A great digestive herb. Helps colds, ‘flu, anxiety attacks, menstrual cramps & nausea. Chew a fresh sprig for bad breath, toothache and mouth infections. Contains a higher antioxidant and phenolic contents than many other herbs. Oregano is also used for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis.
Origanum is an aromatic perennial herb of the mint family and closely related to Marjoram. Oregano is native to the hills of the Mediterranean countries and western Asia and has naturalized in parts of Mexico and the United States.
The herb has long been an essential ingredient of Mediterranean cooking and is widely used to season many foods. They have a strong aroma and a warm pungent taste. Oreganum can be used in pizza & pasta sauces, mixed with some olive oil and drizzle on a salad or make a pesto for potatoes, fish or combine with lemon for some chicken skewers.
A great digestive herb. Helps colds, ‘flu, anxiety attacks, menstrual cramps & nausea. Chew a fresh sprig for bad breath, toothache and mouth infections. Contains a higher antioxidant and phenolic contents than many other herbs. Oregano is also used for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis.
Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley or garden parsley is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the central and eastern Mediterranean region, but has been naturalized all over the world.
Parsley has a mild taste and can therefore be used in almost any savour dish and salad. Add during the last moments of cooking. It’s commonly used to elevate the flavor of dishes and also works great in omelets, stew, roasts, fish, poultry and soup.
Parsley is a SUPER Multi Vitamin.The Romans ate parsley as a deodorizer and is still used today to freshen breath after rich foods, garlic and alcohol. It has been used throughout the centuries for hair loss, respiratory ailments, to treat gout, arthritis and rheumatism. Parsley is also used for delayed menstruation, painful bladder infections, prostate problems, nausea and high blood pressure.
Parsley or garden parsley is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the central and eastern Mediterranean region, but has been naturalized all over the world.
Parsley has a mild taste and can therefore be used in almost any savour dish and salad. Add during the last moments of cooking. It’s commonly used to elevate the flavor of dishes and also works great in omelets, stew, roasts, fish, poultry and soup.
Parsley is a SUPER Multi Vitamin.The Romans ate parsley as a deodorizer and is still used today to freshen breath after rich foods, garlic and alcohol. It has been used throughout the centuries for hair loss, respiratory ailments, to treat gout, arthritis and rheumatism. Parsley is also used for delayed menstruation, painful bladder infections, prostate problems, nausea and high blood pressure.
Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis)
It is an evergreen shrub from the mint family and is cultivated in Mediteranean countries. Rosemary was known as the herb of remembrance in ancient times and the Romans used it to decorate their family altars and was also dedicated to the goddess of Venus.
Rosemary is mostly used in Mediterranean cuisine. It is rubbed into meat and fish or cooked with vegetables or pasta. It is one of the main components of the “herbes de Provence” blend and barbecue seasoning.
Because of its antiseptic fragrance and oils it was used during the Great Plague to keep the smells and the plague itself at bay. Rosemary is an anti-inflammatory, stimulant, energiser and astringent (as a skin toner). It is therefore great for circulation to level blood pressure, to treat rheumatism, arthritis, diabetes, circulatory disorders and to recover from long-term stress.
It is an evergreen shrub from the mint family and is cultivated in Mediteranean countries. Rosemary was known as the herb of remembrance in ancient times and the Romans used it to decorate their family altars and was also dedicated to the goddess of Venus.
Rosemary is mostly used in Mediterranean cuisine. It is rubbed into meat and fish or cooked with vegetables or pasta. It is one of the main components of the “herbes de Provence” blend and barbecue seasoning.
Because of its antiseptic fragrance and oils it was used during the Great Plague to keep the smells and the plague itself at bay. Rosemary is an anti-inflammatory, stimulant, energiser and astringent (as a skin toner). It is therefore great for circulation to level blood pressure, to treat rheumatism, arthritis, diabetes, circulatory disorders and to recover from long-term stress.
Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
Sage belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized throughout the world. The name means “safe”or “in good health” and the plant’s reputation, in the Middle Ages, was so outstanding that the great European emperor Charlemagne ordered the herb to be grown in mass quantities for trade and medicinal purposes.
Sage has an earthy, sweet-yet-savory flavor. Sage is popular in American stuffings and turkey dishes as well as Chinese tee. One of the best pairings for sage is browned butter, which makes for the perfect addition to indulgent pasta dishes or simple chicken and vegetable recipes. It is also a perfect addition to heavy, robust dishes like sausage, cured meats & winter squash recipes.
Sage is used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite, gas (flatulence), stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. It is a great antiseptic and antifungal. Chinese medicine uses sage to treat ailments like kidney failure, joint pain, sore throat, typhoid fever, cold, and flu.
Sage belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized throughout the world. The name means “safe”or “in good health” and the plant’s reputation, in the Middle Ages, was so outstanding that the great European emperor Charlemagne ordered the herb to be grown in mass quantities for trade and medicinal purposes.
Sage has an earthy, sweet-yet-savory flavor. Sage is popular in American stuffings and turkey dishes as well as Chinese tee. One of the best pairings for sage is browned butter, which makes for the perfect addition to indulgent pasta dishes or simple chicken and vegetable recipes. It is also a perfect addition to heavy, robust dishes like sausage, cured meats & winter squash recipes.
Sage is used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite, gas (flatulence), stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn. It is a great antiseptic and antifungal. Chinese medicine uses sage to treat ailments like kidney failure, joint pain, sore throat, typhoid fever, cold, and flu.