Culinary Articles

Lemon Balm: Study shows this herb has a sedative effect on the central nervous system. The oil of seems to inhibit bacteria and viruses. It is a very gentle herb with a mint-like flavor. It has been used as a tea to treat many children's disorders such as colds and...

How to make your own herbal Yarrow beer Yarrow is so bitter that chewing the root has long been a popular method of relieving pain. Yarrow has a strong tarragon-like flavor when it is in bloom. These flavors combine to form an acidic tart wheat flavor. Yarrow Beer...

Herbal Insect Repellent Recipe... so you can make it and keep on hand for those "pesty" times. 2 1/2 teaspoons total of any combination of the following essential oils: basil cedarwood citronella juniper hyssop lemon myrrh palmarosa pine rose geranium and/or rosemary...

Basil herbs -- not without reason called l'herbe royale -- these versatile herbs have a great affinity for tomatoes, fish and egg dishes, but are good in almost all savory dishes. It has a mild, sweet flavor. It is said that basil herbs help control blood pressure and...