Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Common names: Melissa balm, bee herb Culinary use An aromatic herb, good in drinks like teas and lemonade. Medicinal use A calming herb known to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion. Source Plants of the World Online
Latin Name: Artemisia vulgaris Culinary use Used as an aromatic herb to add flavor to dishes. Can be used in teas. Medicinal use Is used to treat digestive problems, irregular menstruation, and high blood pressure.
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Curcuma longa Culinary use Used in teas and as a spice in dishes. Turn the dish yellow. Medicinal use Helps the immune system, good to have in teas when sick.
Latin Name: Mentha piperita o Mentha balsamea Culinary use You can eat mint raw. Add it to your salads, desserts, smoothies and even water. Medicinal use Helps healthy skin, soothes aches. Helps with digestive problems. It also calms down stress and anxiety.
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Zingiber officinale Family: Zingiberaceae Other names: Canton, cooking stem Culinary use Can be eaten raw, chopped or grated. Can be put into sauces, salad dressings. Can be candied or used as a snack. Can be used as a condiment. You can even brew it and drink it fresh. Medicinal use Helps with …
