Spring Gardening - Culinary Herbs with Healing Properties

Here are a few common herbs to plant for cooking. Now is the time to get these in the ground or in pots, and pick and enjoy added to meals, salads, and in drinks. Used as teas, cold infusions, gargles and hair rinses these herbs provide many more benefits. Sage Heals the throat and sinuses, kills bacteria and infection in the throat, calming on the stomach. Also has drying properties and is used in natural deodorants. Can be taken as a tea, made as an infusion also for use as a hair rinse to darken grey hair, and as a gargle for sore throats and gum problems. Thyme Kills bacteria and fungal infections, also serves as an antioxidant and digestive (helping to digest your meal). A great ‘all rounder’ for colds, thyme can help soothe a sore throat, clear a cough, settle the stomach, calm the nerves to help with sleep, relieve aches, and assist the body to sweat out the illness. Use as a warm tea infusion with a little honey to help with illness. Thyme sprigs can be placed with clothes to prevent musty odours and deter pests. Rosemary Calming and supports circulation of blood. Protects the liver, is antioxidant and stimulates digestion. Rosemary tea can be used to improve mental alertness, memory and focus. Made as a stronger infusion, it can be used as a hair rinse to promote hair growth and support scalp health.