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| Anise | The leaves and seeds of this herb can be added to salads, breads, cakes and cookies This herb can aid digestion and reduce bloating. It can also help with insomnia. |
| Basil | Basil is an essential ingredient to Italian food. It is added to eggs, tomatoes, chicken, fish and pasta it is also particularly good for freshening breath and helps to lower blood pressure. |
| Bay Leaves | Bay leaves are exceptionally good with meats, soups and stews. Also add Bay leaf to teas with peppermint and hot chocolate to get rid of colds and flu as it is a great source of Vitamins A and C. |
| Cayenne | Many recipes can benefit from the addition of Cayenne. When used in its dried, powdered and flaked form it will add heat to cheese and egg recipes, Cajun dishes, Asian dishes, red beans and rice, as well as hot sauces. Cayenne can also be used on the skin to help soothe joint pain from arthritis, or uncomfortable muscle spasms. It is also particularly good for stimulating blood circulation. |
| Chamomile | Can be added to tea to gain a sweet taste. It can aid restful sleep, is good for digestive problems and colds. |
| Chives | Chive leaves can be added to baked potatoes, baked fish and shellfish. They will also improve cheese, eggs, cream soups and sauces. It has been suggested that Chives have the ability to reduce blood pressure. They are also a good source of Vitamins A, C and K. |
| Coriander | (Cilantro) Use in Mexican dishes and salsas, Latin American and Asian recipes, salads, fish, beans, poultry and vegetable dishes. This herb can also be used as an after-meal digestive and is good for high cholesterol. |
| Dill | Use leaves and seeds in fish recipes, vinegars, and pickles; also in egg, cheese, tomato, potato and cucumber dishes. Dill is good for stimulating the digestive system. This is why it is often added to traditionally hard-to-digest food. It can also be used to freshen breath and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. |
| Fennel | The seeds and leaves are often added to breads, fish, soups, salads and dressings. It is helpful for combating intestinal gas, constipation, colic and a good source of iron. Chew a pinch of fennel seed to get rid of the smell of garlic breath. |
| Garlic | Garlic is particularly good when minced or roasted in sauces, stir fry, poultry and meat dishes. It is a natural antibiotic, blood pressure regulator and general panacea. Some scientific research suggests that garlic has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. It helps the body preserve a healthy blood pressure and is good for high cholesterol. Eat a raw clove of garlic 3 times a day at the onset of illness. |
| Ginger | Fresh and powdered ginger is often used in baked goods and Asian dishes. Ginger is popular for relieving nausea, stomach aches and for mild respiratory complaints. |
| Lemon Balm | Used in teas, soups, salads and vinegars. |
| Lemongrass | Use dried stalks for teas, use stock bottoms in Asian dishes fish and chicken. Lemongrass is good for stimulating digestion but is also good for the respiratory and nervous system stimulating and strengthening the immune system. |
| Marjoram | This is a good replacement for oregano in egg, meat and poultry dishes. It has a number of other health benefits including strengthening the digestive, nervous and respiratory system. |
| Mint | Use in salads, jellies and some vegetable dishes. It has a number of other health benefits including strengthening the digestive, nervous and respiratory system. |
| Mustard | The leaves an be eaten cooked or in salads. Mustard is often used to prevent meat rancidity. Mustard seed is a good source of selenium, omega 3 fatty acids and dietary fibre. It may also help with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Oregano | Oregano is often used in Italian cooking, for dishes including tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, meat, fish, vegetable soups, poultry or cheese. This can help relieve a cough. It is also excellent for aiding digestion. It contains many vitamins and minerals and is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. |
| Parsley | Use Parsley leaves fresh or dried in sauces, soups, meat, fish and vegetable dishes. This herb is considered as a herbal multivitamin. It provides sources of Vitamin A, C and iron. It may also be good for the heart and help against the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Rosemary | This can be used in fresh or dried form. It is used to season meats, poultry, potatoes, fish, bread and sauces. It can be used to help with indigestion, flatulence and stomach cramps and has benefits on the respiratory system. |
| Sage | Sage is often used in stuffing, sausages, poultry and cheese dishes, as well as soups and stews. It has antiseptic properties and many people use it as a mouthwash. It is also a good expectorant, diuretic and nervine. |
| Tarragon | Tarragon should be cooked with fish, chicken and eggs. It is also used in vinegars and salad dressings. Tarragon is often used as a breath freshener. It can also stimulate the appetite and is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. |
| Thyme | This can be used in fish and poultry dishes, as well as with potatoes and sausages. It is also good for the respiratory system and will help fight chest colds and relieve coughs. It has anti-microbial effects against bacteria. |
| Yarrow | This herb can be used in making herbal teas. It has anti-septic properties but is also an anti-spasmodic and is good for the digestive system. It is also an expectorant and may help with chesty coughs. |
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