HERBS

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN What herb means What herbs can be used in History of herbs How to dry herbs How to store herbs

Herb means grass Herbs are classified as soft stemmed aromatic plants

Herbs Can be used in….. Cooking Medicines Fragrances Ornaments

DILL HISTORY Dill was used by magicians and sorcerers Protect against which craft Cure hiccoughs

BASIL HISTORY Associated with sympathy and compassion Sign of love and devotion between young couples Associated with scorpions and poison Placed on bites and stings

SPEARMINT HISTORY Biblical time used as payment Ancient Greek myth Used for –Bites from mad dogs –Indigestion –Cure mouth and gum ailments –Heal skin diseases –Stimulate appetite

CATNIP HISTORY Treating hysteria, nervousness, and headaches Makes cats, kittenish and playful

PARSLEY HISTORY Unlucky to transplant Used by Greeks, wore around neck to absorb fumes of wine to prevent drunkenness

SAGE HISTORY Cure ailments Broken bones Wounds Stomach disorders Loss of memory Used in making beer and ale Used as mouth wash Used to stimulate hair growth

GARLIC HISTORY Oldest known food and seasoning Strength Egyptians Greeks and Romans

Drying Herbs Harvest during blooming period Lose some flavor Sunny morning right after dew has dried Do not place in direct sunlight Warm even temperature place Place on a screen

STORING HERBS Air tight containers Labeled Don’t break up the leaves Dark cool place

What You Know Now What herb means What herbs can be used in The history of some herbs How to dry herbs How to store herbs

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