1. HERBS Original Power Point Created by Bridgett Neu
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
June 2002

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

3. Herbs are classified as soft stemmed aromatic plants
Herb means grass
Herbs are classified as soft stemmed aromatic plants

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

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

6. 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

7. 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
Story about the myth
Biblical time used as payment
Ancient Greek myth
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Used for
Bites from mad dogs
Indigestion
Cure mouth and gum ailments
Heal skin diseases
Stimulate appetite

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. The End