Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi İstanbul, Turkey Teacher: Fatma Boztepe
Lavender -It is best planted in the spring as the soil is warming up. -They need to be watered once or twice a week after planting until the plants are established. -Lavender oil is used for calming and to induce sleep. -You can make lavender flavoured cupcakes with it.
Peppermint -They prefer a moist but well drained site. -For outdoor plants you should use light mulch. This will help keep the soil moist and leaves clean. -For indoor plants be sure to water them regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. -It can help to relieve stress and anxiety.
Rosemary -They need to be planted 8 or 10 weeks before the last spring frost. You should plant them in full sun. -The planting site should have well-draining soil. Rosemary won’t tolerate being consistently wet. -They need to be watered evenly throughout the season, but be careful about overwatering them. -Its tea said to enhance ones memory.
Parsley -The planting process should be started with planting the seed in individual pots indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last spring frost. -They need to be watered often so they don’t dry out. -It can be added to the bath water to soothe and cleanse. -And it can be used in vegetable soup with parsley dumplings.
Purslane -It is a small plant that grows low to the ground between 3 to 9 inches, and has a spread of 6 to 18 inches. -It’s ideal for hot and humid climates and rocky, difficult areas of the garden -The only conditions which it doesn’t thrive in are heavy, wet or waterlogged soil and freezing conditions. -It is said to be a natural remedy for insomnia.
Sage -The easiest way to plant them is by starting with a small plant. They need to be set 2 feets apart. -They need to be planted in full sun. Plant the seeds in well-drained soil 1 to 2 weeks before the last spring frost. -The young plants should be watered regularly until they are fully grown so they don’t dry out. -It can help protect body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals due to its high antioxidant capacity.
IIS Ferrari Chiaravalle Centrale, Italy Teacher: Valentina Fera MARJIORAM The Marjoram, (Origanum majorana) is a shrub belonging to the Labiate family. Originally from Persia, it grows with difficulty in areas other than those of origin, but can be found on land with warm and mediterranean climate, up to 800 meters. The plant has a woody stem at the base. The roots are grouped in a bundle. The branches have oval and whitish leaves with stems, but the flowers do not have them and have white or pinkish color. The fruits consist of four oval and smooth capsules, first yellow, then brown. The ideal exposure for the Maggiorana is a bright area, on well-drained soil. It is a rather rustic plant and does not require a lot of water, but this is necessary to promote its growth.
CHIVES
Chives is an aromatic plant that is used in the kitchen to flavor our dishes and more. Chives are part of the Liliaceae family, the same as onion, garlic and shallots. Common name: chives; Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasum; Origin: Northern Europe; Family: Liliaceas; Plant characteristics: This plant grows approximately 25 cm in height and it is a type of onion without bulb. It has cylindrical and hollow sword-shaped leaves and a bright green colour. Culinary uses: it is an excellent addition to any green or tomato salads, soups, sandwiches,boiled potatoes and numerous dressings and vinaigrettes.
Basil Basil is a plant rich in vitamin k . It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is a very fragrant plant used in our kitchen. In ancient times it was a noble and sacred plant. The leaves are rounded, varying from an intense green color to purple tones. It grows all year but prefers the summer months. It is a plant that is very easy to grow at home. Basil essential oli is used to treat a number of ailments. We can include it regularly in our recipes.
Characteristics: A year round herb 30 to60 cm wide with juicy and aromatic leaves of approximately 3 to 5 cm in lenght. It has a sweet and fragtent flavor that intensifies with heat. Culinary uses: it goes very well with pasta, salad and tomato.basil is one of the main ingredients in Italian pesto and one could say that it is the typical plant of the Italian cusine.
THYME COMMON NAME: Thyme FAMILY: Labiadas FAMILY: Labiadas PLANT CHARACTRISTICS: A plant growing to approximately 15 to 25cm tall SCIENTIFIC NAME : Thymus Bulgaris Thanks to its distinctive taste, thyme has remained a culinary staple to this day. But thyme is also fast gaining a reputation for its medicinal qualities, such as its ability to help treat acne and high blood pressure.
OREGANO Origins: Western and south western Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). The name of the herb comes from the Greek word “oros” meaning mountain and “ganos” for “joy” meaning “ joy of the mountains” It has been used in medicine and cooking for thousands of years. It adds flavor and it has a number of health benefits. Characteristics: perennial herb growing from 20-80 cm tall; the flowers are purple, 3-4 mm long; it is sometimes called wild marjoram
BAY Aromatic bay leaf or bay laurel is one of the well recognized culinary leaf spices in use since the earliest times. In the legend bay laurel is depicted as the tree of the Sun god, under the celestial sign of Leo. Botanically, bay tree belongs to the family of Lauraceae. Scientific name:Laurus nobilis Laurel’s thick leaves feature elliptic shape, shiny dark green and measure about 3-4 inches in lenghtBay leaves give off a pleasant and sweet aroma when added to the recipes. Dried leaves indeed are strongly aromatic and can be stored for months. Its dried fruits “berries”can also be employed as a flavoring agent in the cusine.
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Gözler, Esma Bayram, Esma Delice, Elif Savaş, Bahar Cengizoğlu Teacher Arzu Çalık Seydim School Etiler Anatolian High School
LINDEN (Berent G.) WHAT IS LINDEN? Linden plant is a tree that blossoms yellowish in color between June and August.
Indispensable herbal tea of winter with its pleasant smell and soft taste linden has many positive effects on health.
PROPERTIES In fact, the most important benefit of the linden plant, which we consume when we have flu and flu, is to reduce stress and anxiety by affecting the nervous system. Another important and well-known benefit is that it is good for cold complaints by removing toxins by increasing sweating. HOW TO PREPARE IHLAMUR TEA Linden tea is often boiled and drunk among the public. But the right thing is to boil and boil water without boiling. Boiled linden leaves may be a loss of vitamins and minerals. Dried linden flowers and leaves by adding 1 glass of water infused for 10 minutes after being filtered and can be consumed.
FENNEL (Azra G.) Fennel is a plant with aromatic leaves, stalk, and bulb whose flavor is similar to anise or tarragon. The bulb of the fennel plant can be prepared and eaten as a vegetable. Fennel pairs well with fish, particularly salmon. The seeds of the fennel plant can be used as a spice, either ground or whole. Fennel tea is also used for herbal treatment. It can be given to babies. Fennel tea relieves large bowel pains. Softens the muscles and good for spasms. Fennel tea reduces gas and bloating. Nauseous and belly achers suitable for use it is calms. Also used as spice. Fennel tea mediterranean, black sea and aegean regions grown.
CUMIN (Ahmet E.) Cumin is a spice made from the seeds of the cyminum plant. Many dishes use cumin, especially foods from its native regions of the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. Cumin lends its distinctive flavor to chili, tamales and various Indian curries. Its flavor has been described as earthy, nutty, spicy and warm.
CHAMOMILES (Esma B.) Chamomiles grow both in full sun and in shaded areas . It is a plant that can reach a height of 7 centimeters to 1.2 centimeters depending on the type of chamomile. And also chamomile is generally known as purity and innocence. “She loves me , She doesn’t love me” was played by 331 people in Milan, Italy . Chamomile leaves can be delicious addition when put into salads. Chamomiles are also used in art for example egyption ceramies decorated with chamomile.
SUMAC (Esma D.) Sumac is a plant that belongs to Pistachio family. Sumac spice is formed by grinding the red flowers of this plant. It sheds its leaves in winter and in autumn the fruits turn red. Red berries resemble a tree ornament. Sumac leaves are green in all seasons. It grows in Anatolia, India and Southern Europe. There are about 150 varieties and some are known to be toxic. It adds color to the dishes and adds a slight sourness. It is good for respiratory diseases and oral diseases. There is no need for special climate conditions for the cultivation of sumac, it can be grown almost everywhere.
CLOVE FLOWER (Elif S.) Clove flowers are antiseptic and contain vitamin C. It is considered both spice and flower. It has been used for treatment purposes in the past. It is used in syrups in the pharmaceutical industry. Also it is widely used in the floriculture industry. It is grown in the temperate climate zone and mostly in the greenhouse. Clove tea makes digestion easier, strengthens the immune system, relieves toothache, removes bad breath. Clove oil is good for insect stings, pain reduction and good for joint pain. Epal Kassandras Teacher Ioulia Magkou Κασσανδρεία, Greece ΕΠΑΛ Κασσάνδρας Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees scientifically known as Cinnamomum. It has been used as an ingredient throughout history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and valuable and was regarded as a gift fit for kings. There are two main types of cinnamon: Ceylon cinnamon: Also known as "true" cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon: The more common variety today and what people generally refer to as "cinnamon." Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of cinnamon trees. The inner bark is then extracted and the woody parts removed. When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls, called cinnamon sticks. These sticks can be ground to form cinnamon powder. The distinct smell and flavor of cinnamon are due to the oily part, which is very high in the compound cinnamaldehyde. Scientists believe that this compound is responsible for most of cinnamon's powerful effects on health and metabolism.
Designation The English word cinnamon, attested in English from the 15th century, comes from the ancient Greek kinnámōmon (later kínnamon), through the intermediate forms of Latin and Medieval French. Phoenician language, which would be similar to the Hebrew qinnamon. [3] The name cassia (cassia), first recorded in English around 1000 AD, was borrowed through Latin and is ultimately derived from the Hebrew q'tsīʿāh, a form of the verb qātsaʿ meaning "stripping the bark.".
Citronella Citronella aka Andreea is a genus of trees and shrubs in the family Cardiopteridaceae described as a genus in 1832. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, insular Southeast Asia, Queensland, and islands of the western Pacific. The genus was formerly treated as belonging to the family Icacinaceae.
Few species have been cultivated. Citronella mucronata, from Chile, is remarkable for its hardiness compared to other members of this genus. It is one of the most well-known of the species and has been introduced to Europe. Citronella oil is an essential oil that’s made from the distillation of the Asian grass plant in the Cymbopogon genus. This fragrant grass got its name from the French word meaning “lemon balm,” due to its floral, citrus-like aroma. Like many essential oils, citronella oil has certain benefits, and has been used in China and Indonesia for centuries to treat rashes, infections, and other health conditions. Today, citronella oil is probably best known as a natural insect repellant, but its uses and benefits extend beyond keeping bugs at bay. In this article we’ll explore the benefits of citronella oil, how you can use it, and what to look for when you shop for the oil. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citronella_(genus) What are the benefits of citronella oil? For centuries, citronella has been used for a variety of purposes, including:
as an insect repellent as an antifungal agent to treat parasitic infections
Laudanum Laudanum is a tincture of opium containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight (the equivalent of 1% morphine).Reddish-brown and extremely bitter, laudanum contains almost all of the opium alkaloids, including morphine and codeine. Laudanum was historically used to treat a variety of conditions, but its principal use was as a pain medication and cough suppressant. Until the early 20th century, laudanum was sold without a prescription and was a constituent of many patent medicines. Today, laudanum is recognized as addictive and is strictly
regulated and controlled as such throughout most of the world. The United States Uniform Controlled Substances Act, for one example, lists it on Schedule II.Laudanum is known as a "whole opium" preparation since it historically contained all the opium alkaloids. Today, however, the drug is often processed to remove all or most of the noscapine present as this is a strong emetic and does not add appreciably to the analgesic or antipropulsive properties of opium; the resulting solution is called Denarcotized Tincture of Opium or Deodorized Tincture of Opium .Laudanum remains available by prescription in the United States and theoretically in the United Kingdom, although today the drug's therapeutic indications are generally confined to controlling diarrhea, alleviating pain, and easing withdrawal symptoms in infants born to mothers addicted to heroin or other opioids. Recent enforcement action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration against manufacturers of paregoric and opium tincture suggests that opium tincture's availability in the U.S. may be in jeopardy. The terms laudanum and tincture of opium are generally interchangeable, but in contemporary medical practice the latter is used almost exclusively. Medical uses Diarrhea
Opium tincture is indicated for the treatment of severe fulminant (intense, prolific) diarrhea that does not respond to standard therapy (e.g., Imodium or Lomotil). The usual starting dose is 0.3 mL to 0.6 mL (about six to 12 drops) in a glass of water or juice four times a day. Refractory cases (such as diarrhea resulting from the complications of HIV/AIDS) may require higher than normal dosing, for example, 1 to 2 mL every 3 hours, for a total daily dose of up to 16mL a day. In terminal diseases, there is no ceiling dose for opium tincture; the dose is increased slowly until diarrhea is controlled. Neonatal abstinence syndrome Opium tincture is used to treat neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) when diluted 1:25 (one part opium tincture to 25 parts water). The recommended dose is 0.2 mL of the diluted solution under the tongue every three hours, which may be increased by 0.05 mL every three hours until no objective signs of withdrawal are observed. In no event, however, should the dose exceed 0.7 mL every three hours. The opium tincture is gradually tapered over a 3- to 5week period, at which point the newborn should be completely free of withdrawal symptoms. Pain Given its high concentration of morphine, opium tincture is useful for treating moderate to severe pain. The amount of codeine in the tincture is negligible and does not have any
appreciable analgesic effect. The dose of tincture is generally the same as that of morphine in opioid-naïve patients, titrated upward as needed. The usual starting dose in adults is 1.5 mL by mouth every 3 to 4 hours, representing the equivalent of 15 mg—approximately 1⁄4 grain—of morphine per dose.Opioid-tolerant patients may require higher than normal dosing. For the opioid tolerant patient, doses in the range of 3–6 mL every 3–4 hours would be usual. This would represent an equivalent daily dose of between 180 mg and 480 mg of morphine.Today, morphine and codeine are available in various forms as single formulation products, which are easier to dose and are much cheaper than opium tincture. Thus, opium is rarely prescribed to treat pain in contemporary medicine. Further, opium tincture contains 17–19% alcohol, by volume, which may complicate its use as an analgesic in patients for whom alcohol is contraindicated.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laudanum
MINT Mint is one of the most popular herbs in the world. It is cultivated everywhere and is used to make tasty almost anything. Originating from Asia and the wider Mediterranean region.
It is very easy to grow and maintain, as the mint propagates very quickly through underground roots. However, in order to control the plant, you can plant it in pots. Mint likes rich, moist soil, plenty of sun or dotted shade in warm areas. Mint can thrive in a variety of climates and soils. Excellent growing temperature for peppermint is 17 ° C and, when irrigated regularly, can withstand high summer temperatures. Mint is very demanding in water and in very hot weather, so cultivation may require up to three waterings per week. Peppermint has up to 2% of essential oil (containing menthol, menthol and jasmine), tannins and bitter. Contains Vitamin A, C, B12, B3 and folic acid, magnesium and iron, calcium and manganese. Mint is an excellent source of minerals such as potassium. 100 grams of fresh mint provides 569 mg of potassium There are about 26 species of mint which are used in: Confectionery Distillery
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Saffron 1. A Powerful Antioxidant
Saffron contains an impressive variety of plant compounds that act as antioxidants — molecules that protect your cells against free radicals and oxidative stress. Crocin and crocetin are carotenoid pigments and responsible for saffron’s red color. Both compounds may have antidepressant properties, protect brain cells against progressive damage, improve inflammation, reduce appetite, and aid weight loss. Safranal gives saffron its distinct taste and aroma. Research shows that it may help improve your mood, memory, and learning ability, as well as protect your brain cells against oxidative stress. Lastly, kaempferol is found in saffron flower petals. This compound has been linked to health benefits, such as reduced inflammation, anticancer properties, and antidepressant activity. SUMMARYSaffron is rich in plant compounds that act as antioxidants, such as crocin, crocetin, safranal, and kaempferol. Antioxidants help protect your cells against oxidative stress. 2. May Improve Mood and Treat Depressive Symptoms Saffron is nicknamed the “sunshine spice.” That’s not just due to its distinct color, but also because it may help brighten your mood. In a review of five studies, saffron supplements were significantly more effective than placebos at treating symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression.
Other studies found that taking 30 mg of saffron daily was just as effective as Fluoxetine, Imipramine, and Citalopram — conventional treatments for depression. Additionally, fewer people experienced side effects from saffron compared to other treatments. What’s more, both the saffron petals and thread-like stigma appear to be effective against mildto-moderate depression. While these findings are promising, longer human studies with more participants are needed before saffron can be recommended as a treatment for depression. SUMMARYSaffron may help treat symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression, but more studies are needed before definite recommendations can be made. 3. May Have Cancer-Fighting Properties Saffron is high in antioxidants, which help neutralize harmful free radicals. Free radical damage has been linked to chronic diseases, such as cancer. In test-tube studies, saffron and its compounds have been shown to selectively kill colon cancer cells or suppress their growth, while leaving normal cells unharmed. This effect also applies to skin, bone marrow, prostate, lung, breast, cervix, and several other cancer cells.
What’s more, test-tube studies have found that crocin — the main antioxidant in saffron — may make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy drugs. While these findings from test-tube studies are promising, the anticancer effects of saffron are poorly studied in humans, and more research is needed. SUMMARYSaffron is high in antioxidants, which may help kill cancer cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. However, more human research is needed. 4. May Reduce PMS Symptoms Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a term that describes physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms occurring before the start of a menstrual period. Studies show that saffron may help treat PMS symptoms. In women 20–45 years of age, taking 30 mg of saffron daily was more effective than a placebo at treating PMS symptoms, such as irritability, headaches, cravings, and pain. Another study found that simply smelling saffron for 20 minutes helped reduce PMS symptoms like anxiety and lowered levels of the stress hormone cortisol. SUMMARYBoth eating and smelling saffron appears to help treat PMS symptoms, such as irritability, headaches, cravings, pain, and anxiety. 5. May Act as an Aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiacs are foods or supplements that help boost your libido. Studies have shown that saffron may have aphrodisiac properties — especially in people taking antidepressants. For instance, taking 30 mg of saffron daily over four weeks significantly improved erectile function over a placebo in men with antidepressant-related erectile dysfunction. Additionally, an analysis of six studies showed that taking saffron significantly improved erectile function, libido, and overall satisfaction but not semen characteristics. In women with low sexual desire due to taking antidepressants, 30 mg of saffron daily over four weeks reduced sex-related pain and increased sexual desire and lubrication, compared to a placebo. SUMMARYSaffron may have aphrodisiac properties for both men and women and may especially help those taking antidepressants. 6. May Reduce Appetite and Aid Weight Loss Snacking is a common habit that may put you at risk of gaining unwanted weight. According to research, saffron may help prevent snacking by curbing your appetite. In one eight-week study, women taking saffron supplements felt significantly more full, snacked less frequently, and lost significantly more weight than women in the placebo group.
In another eight-week study, taking a saffron extract supplement helped significantly reduce appetite, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and total fat mass. However, scientists are unsure how saffron curbs appetite and aids weight loss. One theory is that saffron elevates your mood, which in turn reduces your desire to snack. SUMMARYSaffron has been shown to reduce snacking and curb your appetite. In turn, these behaviors may help you lose weight. 7–10. Other Potential Health Benefits Saffron has been linked to other health benefits that have not yet been extensively studied: May reduce heart disease risk factors: Animal and test-tube studies indicate that saffron’s antioxidant properties may lower blood cholesterol and prevent blood vessels and arteries from clogging. May lower blood sugar levels: Saffron may lower blood sugar levels and raise insulin sensitivity — as seen in test-tube studies and mice with diabetes. May improve eyesight in adults with age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Saffron appears to improve eyesight in adults with AMD and protect against free radical damage, which is linked to AMD.
May improve memory in adults with Alzheimer’s disease: Saffron’s antioxidant properties may improve cognition in adults with Alzheimer's disease. has been linked to several other potential health benefits, such as improved heart disease risk, blood sugar levels, eyesight, and memory. However, more studies are needed to draw stronger conclusions. 11. Easy to Add to Your Diet In small doses, saffron has a subtle taste and aroma and pairs well with savory dishes, such as paella, risottos, and other rice dishes. The best way to draw out saffron’s unique flavor is to soak the threads in hot — but not boiling — water. Add the threads and the liquid to your recipe to achieve a deeper, richer flavor. Saffron is readily available at most specialty markets and can be purchased as threads or in powdered form. However, it’s best to buy the threads, as they give you more versatility and are less likely to be adulterated. Though saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, a small amount goes a long way, and you often won’t need more than a pinch in your recipes. In fact, using too much saffron can give your recipes an overpowering medicinal taste. In addition, saffron is available in supplement form.
SUMMARYSaffron has a subtle taste and aroma, which makes it easy to add to your diet. It pairs well with savory dishes and should be soaked in hot water to give a deeper flavor. Alternatively, you can purchase saffron in supplement form to reap its benefits. Risks, Precautions, and Dosage Saffron is generally safe with little to no side effects. In standard cooking amounts, saffron does not appear to cause adverse effects in humans. As a dietary supplement, people can safely take up to 1.5 grams of saffron per day. However, only 30 mg of saffron per day have been shown to be enough to reap its health benefits. On the other hand, high doses of 5 grams or more can have toxic effects. Pregnant womenshould avoid high doses, as it may cause miscarriage. As with any supplement, speak to your doctor before taking saffron in supplement form. Another issue with saffron — especially saffron powder — is that it may be adulterated with other ingredients, such as beet, red-dyed silk fibers, turmeric, and paprika. Adulteration cuts cost for manufacturers, as real saffron is expensive to harvest. Therefore, it’s important to purchase saffron from a reputable brand to ensure you get an authentic product. If the saffron appears too cheap, its best to avoid it.
SUMMARYIn normal doses, saffron is generally safe with little to no side effects. Make sure to purchase saffron from a reputable brand or store to avoid an adulterated product. The Bottom Line Saffron is a powerful spice high in antioxidants. It has been linked to health benefits, such as improved mood, libido, and sexual function, as well as reduced PMS symptoms and enhanced weight loss. Best of all, it’s generally safe for most people and easy to add to your diet. Try incorporating saffron into your favorite dishes to take advantage of its potential health benefits or purchase a supplement online.
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VERBENA Aloysia citrodora Aloysia citrodora is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to South America. Common names include lemon verbena and lemon beebrush.It was brought to Europe by the Spanish and the Portuguese in the 17th century and cultivated for its oil. Description
Lemon verbena is a perennial shrub or subshrub growing to 2–3 metres (6.6–9.8 ft) high. The 8 centimetres (3.1 in)-long, glossy, pointed leaves are slightly rough to the touch and emit a strong lemon scent when bruised (hence the Latin specific epithet citrodora—lemon-scented). Sprays of tiny purple or white flowers appear in late spring or early summer, although potted lemon verbenas may not flower. It is evergreen in tropical locations,but is sensitive to cold, losing leaves at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), although the wood is hardy to −10 °C (14 °F) Pruning is recommended in spring to encourage a bushy form.[6] Due to its many culinary uses, it is widely listed and marketed as a plant for the herb garden. Uses Lemon verbena leaves are used to add a lemon flavor to fish and poultry dishes, vegetable marinades, salad dressings, jams, puddings, Greek yogurt, and beverages. The leaves are also used in potpourri. Lemon verbena is used to make herbal teas and as a liqueur flavoring.It is used in traditional medicine in Latin-American countries. The oil was historically steam-distilled from the leaves for use in the perfume industry, but it has skinsensitising and phototoxic properties. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloysia_citrodora
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Dill (Anethum) the monotypic genus of annual herbaceous plants of the Umbrella family, containing a single species odorous dill. Seeds, leaves, stems and inflorescences of dill are added to sauces, marinades, pickles and pickles.
Melissa (Melissa officinalis) perennial essential oil herbaceous plant from the genus Melissa (Melissa) family Iasnatkovye. Melissa, as a spice, goes well with game, veal, pork, lamb, fish, mushroom dishes. Fresh lemon balm leaves are added in the preparation of sauces, vegetables, soups of all kinds (fruit, pea, potato, mushroom). Many people like to invite melissa into milk.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
perennial herb; monotypic genus of the Umbrella family. Stem high 100-200 cm, bare, with a gray surface, branched at the top. The leaves are shiny, cirrus. The green parts and roots of young plants are eaten as a spice in the preparation of green oil, salads; it is added to sauces, to fried meat, to gravy, soups, to vegetables, rice dishes, cereals, poultry and fish. With the addition of a pinch, a strong meat broth, which emphasizes and enhances the taste of meat, acquires an exceptionally good taste. Lovage is of particular importance in dietary nutrition along with dill and basil.
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) perennial herbaceous plant, a species of the genus Wormwood in the family Aster. The stems are few, 40-150 cm high, erect, glabrous, yellowish-brown. Stem leaves are whole, oblong or linearly lanceolate, pointed; incised lower leaves on top. The flowers are pale yellowish.
It is used as a spice in the preparation of dishes of rice, boiled fish, mayonnaise, fried game, lamb. Finely chopped fresh leaves are added as a spice to poultry, eggs, light sauces, meat dishes, as well as to all types of salads
Rhubarb (Rheum) genus of plants of the buckwheat family. These are perennial very large herbs with thick, woody, branched rhizomes. Elevated stems are annual, straight, thick, hollow and sometimes slightly grooved. Fresh petioles to remove dense skin are cut into pieces and eaten
Garlic (Ă llium satĂvum) Garlic is a perennial herb that belongs to the onion family. The plant usually reaches a height of 60 cm in height, but there are also low-growing varieties with a height of about 30 cm. The main feature of the vegetable is its sharp piquant taste and a specific pungent smell. Not only cloves of garlic are suitable for eating, but also its leaves, arrows and flowers
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