Tarragon is a plant in the sunflower family that has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. There are several varieties of this plant, with French tarragon being the most common, and in addition to a rich aroma and a distinctive flavor, it...
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Rosemary is a woody herb native to the Mediterranean and is used to flavour a wide range of foods and beverages. It’s one of the most popular dried herbs in the United Kingdom and contains a wealth of organic compounds that could provide a...
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Holy basil, which is also known as tulsi or tulasi, and has the generic name ocimum tenuiflorum, is a traditional medicine often consumed as an herbal tea. It has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine and also plays a key role in...
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Marjoram, like many herbs, is packed full of nutrients and antioxidants and is said to provide many health benefits. It’s not as well known or as widely used as other herbs, and while it is used to make herbal teas in other countries, that’s not...
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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a grass native to parts of Asia, Australia, and Africa, some species of which are cultivated for use as culinary and medicinal herbs. This citrus-flavoured herb is a key ingredient in Thai cuisine, but it’s also...
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Ginger root is a common spice and herbal remedy. It’s abundant, cheap, and it tastes great—and one of the best ways to consume it is as a tea. Many nutrients in ginger make it a potent herbal remedy and science backs up many of the health claims...
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Parsley (petroselinum crispum) is one of many delicious and nutritious herbs native to the Mediterranean and used extensively in many cuisines. It’s packed full of flavonoids and healthy antioxidants and could provide a host of health benefits...
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Oregano is a hugely popular dried herb in Greek cuisine (a staple in many dishes) and is produced from a plant in the same family as mint. This herb possesses a richly aromatic flavour tinged with an ever-so-slight bitterness, and its taste can...
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In the United Kingdom, the only time you’ll hear burdock is when it follows dandelion. It’s a root that was popularised as a flavouring for dandelion and burdock, a drink that began life centuries ago as a fermented alcoholic beverage and is now...
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Valerian root is one of the more interesting herbal remedies out there. It’s not a potent antioxidant, and it doesn’t seem to have much use in terms of disease-prevention and general health. However, it’s one of the few that can promote feelings...
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Wisconsin is one of the world’s biggest producers of ginseng, growing a unique type of Panax ginseng that is also known as American ginseng. But where can you find this variety, what makes it different, and what are the health benefits of...
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Ginseng is an herbal medicine derived from the root of plants in a large family. It comes in many forms (we have a list of all types of ginseng below) and has played a major role in traditional medicines for many hundreds of years. This is one of...
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