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Herbs....
Herbs. Is that a familiar word to you? It probably is and
it probably brings a dozen
connotations with it. Herbs have been around ever since God created the earth.
God said in Gen 1:11, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed…”
That was before God created man in Genesis. Herbs were here before we were! Let’s
explore some of the uses of herbs.
The
Culinary Side
of Herbs
If you don’t use herbs for cooking, you
are missing out on a real treat! Herbs add variety and spice to ordinary foods.
Try adding tarragon to your scrambled eggs tomorrow. You’ll be surprised at
what just a splash of herbs can do! Of course many of us wouldn’t think about
spaghetti without thyme, oregano, basil and garlic. It just wouldn’t be
spaghetti without these herbs! But sometimes we cook up a pot of stew add some
salt and pepper and think that’s all there
is to add- but did you know you can
make stew an elegant dish by sprinkling it with
some thyme, savory and onion powder? For those of
you who are trying to cut back on the salt, herbs can be a meal saver.
One of my mom’s all time
favorite herbs was basil. Fresh, frozen or dried she snuck it in to allot of
dishes. Basil is one of the milder herbs and yields a slightly licorice taste.
An Italian spice, it is used in most Italian dishes. Sliced fresh tomatoes with
chopped fresh basil sprinkled with a bit of cider vinegar is a summer treat.
The
Fragrance of Herbs
The kitchen isn’t the only place herbs
rate- for potpourris and sachets, relaxing baths and moth repellent, herbs stand
their ground. Grandmas week long visits to our house were usually marked
with her latest project with herbs. We helped her make dream pillows, potpourri
jars and bags, closet hangers, and a host of sachets. Grandma dried whatever
herbs she could get fresh and saved them for these occasions.
One of mom’s favorite herbs
in this category was lavender. One of the more fragrant herbs, lavender has been
know since ancient times for its fragrance. Moths also have recognized it’s
fragrance and do not generally prefer it’s company.
Herbs-
A Natural
Medicine
More and more people today are turning back
to herbs- the medicine of yesterday. In contrast to drugs, herbs have a gentle
approach to healing and nourish the whole body rather than just nailing the
problem. Of course there are a variety of herbs with their individual purposes.
Some herbs cleanse. Some herbs nourish. And some herbs heal.
Red Clover, Dandelion, and Milk Thistle are cleansing herbs.
Alfalfa, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Oat Straw are nourishing herbs.
Goldenseal, Valerian, and Echinacea are herbs that help address specific
problems and heal them.
Of course, with herbs there
are not clear cut lines, but as we said earlier, herbs are gentle and usually
are 100% safe and so these lines of cleansing, nourishing, and healing herbs are
only guidelines. Overlapping herbs is in most cases is ally safe and can
actually encourage healing as the herbs work together to accomplish your goal.
Herbs
Just for Fun!
Herbs can be just plain enjoyable! Like a
cup of tea with a friend. Anything shared with friends can be pleasant and herbs
give just such an opportunity. Next time try something other than the
traditional herbs like Peppermint and Chamomile. Why not Lemon Grass or Rose
Hips?
Or for a hot summer day place
a sprig of herbs- like Peppermint or a flower like Chamomile or Rose Buds in a
cube of water and freeze for eye catching ice cubes.
Herbs
For Gifts
Herbs are a great gift idea. There is so
much variety with herbs and so many things you can do. Make a seasoning blend of
herbs for cooking, bag it up, tie it with a ribbon and label it, and there- you
have a unique gift for someone special. Of course there are always sachets and
potpourri mixes that can be unique just because you made them.
One of the things that make
herbs great for gifts is that it is easy to do several sachets or potpourri bags
at once for hardly more time.
Herbs
Can Be
Economical
Herbs can be just plain economical.
Especially if you can grow your own or buy them bulk somewhere. You save allot
when you blend your own herbs for seasonings or potpourri or when you buy herbs
loose for tea.
Herbs are also nourishing to
the body and can save you money on expensive medicines. It is amazing how easy
some problems can be taken care of with a single inexpensive herb. Check out the
prices on these bulk herbs.
God’s
Green Earth
and Herbs
So, what does God’s Green Earth do with herbs? Well, a variety of things. At
God’s Green Earth we are concerned about the quality of the herbs we offer
you. Many herbs and spices today are very highly irradiated and God’s Green
Earth takes care to offer you pure natural herbs that are not irradiated. Some
companies sell herbs to make money. Other companies put effort and money into
their herbs and products to provide the consumer with a wholesome product. We
endeavor to know the companies we buy from and their standard so that we can
pass on to you something that we feel is quality.
God’s Green Earth offers
Bulk Herbs, Capsuled Herbs, Extracts and Glycerites of Herbs, Herbs in Tea Bags,
Herbal Combinations as well as Creams, Lotions, Gels, Shampoos, Toothpaste,
Deodorants and more that include herbs.
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