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Basil Rosemary

THE HERB GARDENMy little herb garden along the stonewallThe basil and rosemary beginning to crawlOnto the path that lies under my feetIn and out of the crevices, ever so sweetThe waft of the mint is pleasing to meSummoning me to get down on my kneeTo break off a sprig and give it a biteRefreshing my breath to my every delight.The dill and the parsley are at such a heightThe chives are aching to reach up to the lightTheir purple crowns swaying to and fro in the windSoftly teasing the kitten, under his chin.The lavender’s taken off and seems to have grown

BASIL

INTRODUCTION

Basil, originally from India, is best known as a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Northeast Asian cuisine of Taiwan and the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell.

USES OF BASIL

•Basil oil cures earache, while gargling with the decoction made with these leaves reduces throat pain.•Basil leaves improve memory power. The smell of these leaves is pleasant to us.•Tea made with the tender leaves of basil prevents Malaria and Dengue. Take the decoction of these leaves with cardamom powder for reducing high body temperature.•Basil can reduce heart diseases as it reduces the cholesterol content in the arteries.

ROSEMARY

INTRODUCTION

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which also includes many other herbs.The name rosemary derives from the Latin name rosmarinus, which is from "dew" (ros) and "sea" (marinus), or "dew of the sea"[2] because in many locations it needs no other water than the humidity carried by the sea breeze to live.

USES OF ROSEMARY

Cooking, and Garnishes. Rosemary can be grown in the kitchen window, or in the yard, and is a common herb used in thousands of recipes. The plant can be grown outside year-round in areas where the winter time temperature averages above 20 degrees.Repelling Mosquito’s from yard. This is a great plant to grow in gardens or planters especially around areas you use to entertain guests! The oils in the leaves of the plant repel Mosquito’s, and that is never a bad thing!Hair Rinse, and Tonic. Rosemary boiled in a few cups of water can be used for a moisturizing hair rinse that has been linked to hair re-growth, and dandruff elimination. Use Half a cup of Rosemary boiled in 2 1/2 cups of water.

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