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Herb
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Culinary Uses
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Health Benefits
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
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Flavoring for fish, poultry, meats and breads; infused oils or vinegars
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Supports cognitive health, recovery from colds, and circulation; is stimulating to nervous system
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Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
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Flavoring for fish, poultry, meats and beans; infused oils and vinegars
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Digestive aid; supports the respiratory system; used classically as an expectorant for damp coughs
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Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
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Flavoring for vegetables, fish, breads and tomato-based sauces; basis of classic pesto
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Supports digestion and nervous system
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Oregano
Origanum vulgare
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Flavoring for fish, poultry, vegetables and sauces
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Supports digestive and respiratory systems
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Garlic
Allium sativum
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Flavoring for fish, poultry, meat, vegetables, beans, grains
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Supports cardiovascular health; used to treat respiratory infections; for best results use freshly minced garlic
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Sage
Salvia officinalis
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Flavoring for poultry, meats, grains and vegetables
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Supports nervous system and women’s health
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Peppermint
Mentha x piperita
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Flavoring for meat (especially lamb or venison), tea, and desserts; digestive tea; used in cough syrups and teas
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Supports the digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems
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Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
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Flavoring for fish, poultry, vegetables and desserts; drink as a tea
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Supports nervous system and digestive system; is calming
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Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
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Flavoring for desserts (add to shortbread for a great treat!)
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Calming and mildly sedating; supports nervous system and aids sleep; used externally for skin wounds, insect bites and burns; the essential oil is especially good for burns
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Cilantro / Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
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Flavoring for fish, poultry, beans and vegetables; classic flavoring agent for salsa
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Digestive aid
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