We were created from the material of earth so it's only reasonable to agree that the earth holds everything we need to sustain our "machine". Each plants is created with properties and "codes" meant to restore, correct, and balance the human body. Not only for medicinal use, but also for our culinary experience we are given a paradise of beneficial flavors. The focus of this article is on kitchen herbs and how to utilize the bounty of our gardens and supermarkets in a holistic way. Besides flavor, these herbs provide essential vitamins and minerals and assimilate into the body more effectively than man made supplements. In cooking, they don't only bring pleasure to the palate but also assist in digestion and breakdown of enzymes found in the foods we eat. Listed below are the most common, and each one is provided with some history as well as functions and recipes:
- Allspice
- Astragalus
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Black Pepper
- Burdock
- Calendula
- Cardamon
- Cayenne
- Celery Seed
- Chamomile
- Chive
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Coriander
- Corn Silk
- Cumin
- Dandelion
- Elderberry
- Elder Flower
- Fennel
- Fenugreek
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Hawthorn Berry
- Horseradish
- Juniper Berry
- Lavendar
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Verbena
- Mugwort
- Mustard
- Nutmeg
- Oatstraw
- Orange Peel
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Peppermint
- Rose Hip
- Rosemary
- Rose Petal
- Sage
- Star Anise
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla
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