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A Comprehensive Guide to Herbs: Meaning, Uses, History, Drying, and Storage, Slides of Botany and Agronomy

Explore the world of herbs with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the meaning and uses of herbs, their history, how to dry and store them for maximum benefit.

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2012/2013

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Herbs

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • What herb means
  • What herbs can be used in
  • History of herbs
  • How to dry herbs
  • How to store herbs

Herbs Can be used in…..

  • Cooking
  • Medicines
  • Fragrances
  • Ornaments

DILL HISTORY

  • Dill was used by magicians and sorcerers
  • Protect against which craft
  • Cure hiccoughs

SPEARMINT HISTORY

  • Biblical time used as payment
  • Ancient Greek myth
  • Used for
    • Bites from mad dogs
    • Indigestion
    • Cure mouth and gum ailments
    • Heal skin diseases
    • Stimulate appetite

CATNIP HISTORY

  • Treating hysteria, nervousness, and headaches
  • Makes cats, kittenish and playful

SAGE HISTORY

  • Cure ailments

Broken bones Wounds Stomach disorders Loss of memory

  • Used in making beer and ale
  • Used as mouth wash
  • Used to stimulate hair growth

GARLIC HISTORY

  • Oldest known food and seasoning
  • Strength

Egyptians Greeks and Romans

STORING HERBS

  • Air tight containers
  • Labeled
  • Don’t break up the leaves
  • Dark cool place

What You Know Now

  • What herb means
  • What herbs can be used in
  • The history of some herbs
  • How to dry herbs
  • How to store herbs