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Herb Gardens -- Culinary Herbs and Medicinal Herbs                                                  Back

The Culinary Herb bed this year has a variety of herbs such as basils, oregano, thyme, and sage.  There are a few unusual herbs, such as "papaloquelite" which is Mexican herb with a taste cross of cilantro, green pepper and cucumber.  We also have a huge lovage plant that has the wonderful flavor of celery.

The medicinal herb bed is new this year and features many herbs used for medicinal purposes.  Included are herbs such as Angelica,  an herb used in treatments for ailments ranging from coughs to flatulence!  This garden is framed by two large fig trees, and contains a rustic herb drying arbor created from a damaged Bradford Pear tree.

Thyme

Minuete Basil

Culinary Herb bed with lovage as the centerpiece.

Feverfew in the Medicinal Herbal bed.

Medicinal herbs with drying arbor

Sunset Hyssop

Plants in the Culinary Herb garden include:

Prostrate Rosemary Parsley Papaloquilite Basils, several types
Marjoram Rosemary ARP Curly and Garlic Chives Sage
Chocolate Mint French Tarragon Chervil Golden Sage
Variegated Oregano Lovage Sweet Curry Savory, Winter and Summer
Oregano Cilantro – three types Garlic Thyme, several types
Medicinal Herbs and their Uses

Herb

Uses
Brown Turkey Fig Applications to gout, leperous sores
Basil Reduces blood sugar levels, antispasmodic, lowers blood pressure
Germander Treatment for gout, uterine obstructions, jaundice, digestion.
Volcano Sage Cold, flu fighter as induces sweating.  Remedy for sore throat.
St Johns Wort Repair nerve damage and reduces pain and inflammation.  Reduces pain of menstrual cramps, sciatica and arthritis
Catmint/Catnip Calming tea, good for indigestion.
Thyme Treats coughs and congestion
Chamomile Eases digestion, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial.  Good for digestive disorders and nervous tension.
Echinacea Treats cold, flu, boosts immune system
Curry Improve functioning of stomach and digestion.
Dill Aids in digestion, good for stomach, flatulence, and breast milk.
Feverfew Prevents migraine, reduces platelet clotting.
Lady Bedstraw Used in gravel, stone and urinary diseases.
Sunset Hyssop Calming tonic, anti-spasmodic, sedative, used for congestion
Anis Hyssop Calming tonic, anti-spasmodic, sedative, used for congestion
Santolina Used mostly for décor, used to be used as a medicinal herb.  Does work as a moth repellant.
Angelica Reduces muscular spasms in asthma and bronchitis.
Sweet Annie (Artesmesia Annue) Anti-inflammatory. Used for elimination of worms.
Valerian Decreases muscular spasms, helps relieve stress and nervous tension.  Helps with restful sleep
Oregano Loosens mucus and helps relieve congestion
Horehound Remedy for colds, dyspepsia, and expulsion of worms
Curry Improve functioning of stomach and aid digestion
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