num_pages: 114
description: If you grow herbs and spices for use in the kitchen, you may not know that most of them were originally used as medicine, only finding their way into our cooking comparatively recently. That's good to know, but what do you use them for? Home Remedies from Culinary Herbs tells you.Many herbs and spices are used in aromatherapy as well, although some are so strong that they should not be used except by fully trained professionals, as they can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Information on the uses of the essential oil relating to each herb or spice is given, where relevant, and a note of the oils which should be avoided.Growing herbs is easy, so long as you know what conditions they like, so this book also gives you all the information you need to grow the best quality herbs and spice for use both in the kitchen and as remedies.What's in this book:Kitchen herbs with healing propertiesWhy organic growing methods are importantSafety firstRemedies in this book which can be used during pregnancyDetails for the following herbs and spices: Angelica, Anise, Star Anise, Globe Artichoke, Basil, Bay, Caraway, Coriander, Roman Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Lemongrass, Mustard, Marjoram and Oregano, Pot Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Summer Savory, Winter Savory, French Tarragon, Thyme, TurmericAlphabetical Index of Remedies
language: English
title: Home Remedies from Culinary Herbs