Herbs

Herbs

Of or relating to plants or parts of plants that have a primary use for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume.

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Herb

Plants; Herbs

A type of plant that has no wood in its trunk, stem, or roots. Herbs reproduce by means of seeds.

This aromatic, pungent and spicy herb, also known as wild marjoram, is used fresh or dried as a seasoning for a host of savoury dishes. Mexican oregano has a flavour distinct from other varieties and ...

Law's persian violet

Plants; Herbs

Small herb which is native to India. It grows 5-10 cm high, with bluish purple, 6-10 mm flowers.

Fennel

Plants; Herbs

An aromatic yellow-flowered European plant of the parsley family, with feathery leaves.

Liquorice

Plants; Herbs

Deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots.

Bitter

Plants; Herbs

A solution of bitter, often aromatic, plant products used as a mild tonic. These herbs reduce toxins, destroy infection, high fever, heat, fever in blood, internal fever, heated liver, much thirst, ...

Astringent

Plants; Herbs

Causes a local contraction of the skin, blood vessels, and other tissues, thereby arresting the discharge of blood, mucus, etc. Examples: amalaki, arjuna, ashok, cinnamon, jasmine, sandalwood, and ...