Garden
While herbs and spices are a great resource they are not a replacement for medicine. However; Using herbs and spices to enhance you health and well being is can make a huge difference in your life. This is not by any means a new concept.
What Herb Does What?
| Balm herpes, viral infections, tranquilizers, wound care. Basil Caraway Catnip Chamomile Cinnamon Clove Cocoa Coriander Dandelion Dill |
Fennel gas relief, prostate cancer Garlic Ginger Marjoram Mint Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Thyme |
Herbal Remedies
Tea
using 2 tsp. of fresh herbs or one tsp of dried herbs in a teaball or strainer. Pour hot water over herb and steep for 10 min. Strain off herbs.
Syrups
make tea with 5 oz. of desired herb and 1 pint of water, steep for 20 min. Strain into a pan and add 1 cup honey. Stir slowly over heat until syrupy.
Baths
Place handful of fresh or dried herbs into tied cheese cloth. Place cheese cloth into warm bath.
Steam Bath
Place herbs in a pot of water that had been brought to a boil. Remove from heat. Tent a towel over head and pot. Allow steam to open pores and relieve sinus pressure
Direct Application
Sprinkle herb right into irritation or wound
Ointment
1 cup oil that has steeped with desired herb(s) on low heat for no less than 2 hrs. Strain, return to heat, add 1/4 cup bees wax (allow bees wax to melt) pour into containers.
Food Parings
Basil
carrots, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, chicken, beef and fish
Oregano
potatoes, squash, dried beans, chicken, fish, pork and beef
Rosemary
cauliflower, mushrooms, beef, fish, chicken, pork and turkey
Thyme
asparagus, green beans, corn, peas, beef, chicken, turkey
Helpful hint when preparing herbs with food
- When using herbs in cooking add to dish shortly before serving so as not to cook out the nutritional benefits.
- When using fresh herbs use twice as much as dried.
- Bruise fresh herbs to help release flavor and essential oils