Herbs

In general use, herbs are plants with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, medicinal purposes, or for fragrances; excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices. Herbs generally refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while spices are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including seeds, bark, roots and fruits.

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Colorful Herbs?

Planting and growing herbs in this time of the year can be tough as frost can destroy these plants any time of the day. However, there are two less common herbs that bloom beautifully in the garden during this time …

Uses for thyme essential oil

There are reports, that say thyme essential oil may destroy the harmful cells responsible for causing breast and lung cancer. This essential oil contains about 54 percent thymol, naturally available group of compounds called as ‘biocides’. Using thymus along with …

Lemon Verbena

Lemon Verbena – Outdoor Herbs

Growing herbs outdoors can be a bit of a challenge especially when you need to decide where to pot or plant them. One of the best ways to plant them is in your backyard or kitchen window sill as this …

Does herbal medicine also have scientific values

Herbal Medicine Has Also Has Scientific Value?

The herbal medicines have existed much before the antibiotics and HMOs came into picture, and the ancient people have relied on the healing power of herbal medicines since a long time. The curative properties of herbal plants have been used …

Is Basil the king of herbs?

Basil Is The King Of Herbs

Sunday was one of twelve great feasts and the orthodox pattern of fasting and feasting was on full swing. The Aphrodite’s lessons include abstinence of some or the other kind which continues for almost half of the entire year. On …

healthy fresh herbs

Meals With Fresh Herbs?

There are many kid friendly ways to involve herbs into daily food, such as adding some cilantro to guacamole can enhance the taste. Add some chopped herbs when you make toppings for pizza or omelet.

Winter Herbs

Time To Sow Winter Herbs?

When the winter arrives, it’s time to sow the winter herbs and flowers in your garden. Herbs can be conveniently sown in containers and kept on the windowsill for easy picking during winters. Time To Sow Winter Herbs This is also a favorable time to create ornamental tubs and sow the gorgeous winter flowers. If …

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Herbs instead of drugs

Herbs instead of drugs to save money?

Tory MP suggests that the NHS must treat patients naturally using herbs instead of drugs, as this would help save money. David Tredinnick, one of the health committee members said that astrology is a main part of healthcare in many …