Rosemary

Rosemary is a popular Mediterranean herb used to flavor many soups, sauces, and meat dishes. For centuries, Rosemary has also been used as a remedy for a variety of ailments. Use: Cancer Prevention – studies of its efficacy against breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, and skin cancer show promising results. Improved Memory – research found that rosemary contains … Continue reading Rosemary

Garlic Syrup

With some honey and a fresh garlic bulb you can make Garlic Syrup to relieve bronchitis, sore throat, hoarseness, coughs and lung infections.  You need: 6-8 cloves of fresh garlic, 8 tablespoons of honey, a jar  Peel and chop the fresh garlic. Place the chopped garlic in a jar. Cover it with the honey. Let it stand for … Continue reading Garlic Syrup

Fenugreek

  Fenugreek  has a rich and spicy flavor popular in Indian and other South Asian dishes. The seeds are used to make curry powder, pickles, and pastes. The leaves and seeds are also used to produce flavoring for maple syrups. Roasted ground fenugreek seed is a popular coffee substitute in India.  Properties: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing, promotes menstruation, eases coughs, sore throats, … Continue reading Fenugreek

Basil

According to an old saying Basil brings prosperity and happiness when planted in the garden. Gardeners love it because a small amount of seeds can produce an abundance of beautiful plants. The wide variety of basils, with leaves that range from deep purples, to bright greens, to tiny, light green bushy plants let the gardener be creative in … Continue reading Basil