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	IN THE GARDEN Herbs From your garden to your table 20 Essential Herbs for Cooking and Healing Herb Culinary Uses Healing Uses Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Strong flavor and aroma complements tomatoes, eggplant, squash, seafood; use in sauces, salads, marinades, pesto Eases stomach cramps, colic, nausea and vomiting, and flatulence; increases breast milk production; externally, helps repel insects Bay (Laurus nobilis) Use in soups, stews, stock, marinades; for poaching fish; with parsley and thyme for bouquet garni Settles the stomach and stimulates appetite; externally, used to relieve muscle aches and pains, especially for arthritis Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Edible petals add bright golden color to cheese, butter, custards, rice, vinegar, salads, soups Used to heal swollen lymph glands and ulcers in the digestive tract; externally, creams and salves help heal cuts, dry skin, sunburn and diaper rash Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Delicate parsley-like flavor; use fresh leaves with fish, poultry, eggs, soups, sauces, salads; all vegetables Settles digestion; has diuretic properties; helps purify the blood and lower blood pressure; rich in vitamin C Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Add to eggs, potatoes, soups and salads just before serving; cream with butter and lemon juice for grilled fish Mild antibacterial and antifungal properties; mild cardiovascular-systems benefits; good source of vitamins A and C Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Add leaves (cilantro) to curries, salsa, stir-fry; add ground seeds (coriander) to curries, chutney, baked goods Stimulates appetite and improves digestion; relieves flatulence, bloating and cramps, sweetens breath Dill (Anethum graveolens) Leaves enhance fish, egg, rice and potato dishes; use pungent seeds in vinegar, pickles, soup and poached fish Potent digestive aid, soothes colic; stimulates milk production in nursing mothers, chewing the seeds relieves bad breath Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Use leaves in salads, sauces, breads, dressings and with oily fish, such as trout or mackerel Has antispasmodic properties that soothe digestion; diuretic properties; promotes bile secretion and aids digestion of fats; increases milk supply in nursing mothers Garlic (Allium sativum) Pungent cloves enhance a wide range of meats; seafood" vegetables, soups and sauces Potent antibacterial, antibiotic and antifungal properties, may help lower cholesterol and prevent cancer and atherosclerosis, may reduce blood sugar levels Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Spicy flavor enlivens bread, candy, cookies, crackers, cake; also essential for Asian stir-fries Superior anti-nausea herb beneficial for morning and motion sickness; contains anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties; prevents indigestion; improves circulation Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Adds a light floral flavor to desserts, sugars, liqueurs; sometimes included in bouquet garni Soothes the digestive tract, promotes bile secretion and relieves nausea; lavender essential oil relieves anxiety and insomnia, has antimicrobial action to help heal wounds Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Leaves add a mildly tart, lemony flavor to teas, ice cream, fruit dishes, salads and meats Has mild tranquilizing (sedative) properties; settles the stomach; lemon balm ointment has antiviral properties and is used externally to treat cold sores and herpes Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Use celery-flavored leaves, seeds and stalks to flavor soups, stews, salads and meat dishes Warming and tonic herb; relieves indigestion, bloating, flatulence and colic; improves appetite; has diuretic properties Mint (Mentha spp.) Adds fresh flavor to many foods-teas, meats, salads, potatoes, candies and more Superior digestive aid; relieves congestion and suppresses coughs; peppermint essential oil has antibacterial properties and helps relieve headaches Oregano/Marjoram (Origanum spp.) Pungent herb pairs well with tomato-based dishes, pizza, vegetables, meats, Greek dishes Relieves flatulence and stimulates bile flow; has strong antiseptic properties; relieves coughs and other respiratory conditions Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Use this slightly peppery herb as a garnish and with meats, vegetables, soups; rich in vitamins C and A Relieves bad breath (has high levels of breath-freshening chlorophyll); aids digestion and relieves intestinal gas; seeds have potent diuretic properties Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Resinous lemon- and pine-flavored herb for roasts, meats, fish, tomatoes, pasta sauces, salad dressings, pizza, breads Has potent antioxidant properties; soothes digestion and relieves congestion; eases headaches and depression; improves weak circulation Sage (Salvia spp.) Pungent, slightly bitter herb flavors breads, stuffing, Italian dishes Contains astringent tannins that help treat sore throats, tonsillitis and bleeding gums; prevents excessive sweating; dries up breast milk in nursing mothers Savory (Satureja spp.) Minty, thyme-like herb for teas, vegetable dishes, stuffing and meats, especially sausage Relieves gas; stimulates healthy digestion; soothes chest infections and bronchitis; savory essential oil has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Adds a pungent, lemon like flavor to meats, vegetables, soups, stews, tomatoes Soothes digestion; has expectorant (mucus-loosening) properties useful for coughs, bronchitis and emphysema; used externally to disinfect wounds
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