Saturday, April 18, 2009

The joys of herbs!

So I am thinking once we make this long move of ours about setting up some herb boxes. I want the ones I use a lot, like basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and such but I think I also want some that are more medicinal. Like allspice is great for the common cold, or aloe that is used for many things besides sunburns. I think that knowing more about herbs and knowing different ways to use them medicinally is a good thing for any family working on preparedness.

What are your favorite herbs for food or for medicine?

2 comments:

  1. Comfrey is awesome for bruises or cuts. Peppermint smells good and is great for bellyaches; can also be used in cooking. I have tons more, call me lol.

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  2. like Gracie said, peppermint is great for tummy aches and also for nausea. I used aloe on the Boys gums after a family friend/doctor recommended it, and although it had a bitter taste it worked like a charm.

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