The word “betel” is gotten from the Malayalam word-Vettila. Vetel-implies betel and ila implies leaf. The herbal name is Piper Sarmentosum. It has a place with the group of plant called as Piperaceae.
Poppy seeds are being utilised for numerous generation not only in the kitchen but for numerous medicinal purposes. This herb was used by the Egyptians for treating issue such as male fertility as well as to provide a better sleeping experience.
Ramson or ‘wild garlic’ is common herb that most of the people would find in their gardens. However with its numerous benefits some of the people have started growing this herb within their gardens.
Red clover is known to be an herbaceous plant which normally grows in the region of Africa as well as Europe. This herb is known to be commonly utilised as a fodder for animals due to its high nutritional value.
Belonging to the Lilli pili family, these berries found in Australia are known to possess numerous health benefits. They are similar in appearance to red currant however are known to be shaped a bit like pear.
Rice paddy herb also called as ‘limophila aromatic’ botanically is a common herb which is known to be extensively grown in the Southeast regions of Asia.
Rice paddy herb also called as ‘limophila aromatic’ botanically is a common herb which is known to be extensively grown in the Southeast regions of Asia.
Rosemary is one of the herbs which you would find in your spice racks. This herb is known to have one of the most pleasant aroma and taste and can be seen as a regular part of numerous dishes.
Rue is an evergreen herb which can commonly be found in the areas of Europe as well as United States. This herb is known to contain small yellow flowers and has a fragrance which can cure plague as well as other dangerous diseases.
Safflower is a common herb which has been studied by the scientists to be an herb which tends to contain the least amount of polyunsaturated fats.
Saffron is a common herb which is known for spicing up of food and adding a bit of colour to it. This herb which is known to belong to the sword lily family of plants consists of an intense aroma and is a part of numerous cuisines.
Hearing the word sage you may think that this herb is something ordinary, however don’t judge this herb by its name. This herb is known to be one of the most powerful as well as beneficial herbs known to mankind.
Cinnamon is something that you all might be familiar with. It is something that is a part of your kitchen and is being utilised in cuisines for hundreds of years.
Salad Burnet which is also called as the garden burnet is a perennial herb that belongs to the Rosacea family of plants. This herb can be found to be used as a salad dressing and is known to contain flowers which are slightly greenish in colour.
Salep also called as orchis mascula in scientific terms is a common herb which is known to grow during the time period of April-June. This herb is most commonly known to possess purple flowers however some variety of this orchid also does consist of pure white flowers.
Although this word is a funny one, but one can’t ignore the health benefits that it is known to possess. This herb which has been in the human culture for more than 2000 years is primarily grown in the North American regions as well as certain parts of Asia.
Saw Palmetto is a herb that is usually found in the North American regions especially near the gulf coasts. This herb which is known by the scientific name of Serenoa repens is known to have a really long life span.
Szcehuan pepper is a common herb that is extensively grown in the Szchewan region of China. This herb is known to be in some ways similar to black peppercorns and belongs to the rue family.
Sesame seeds are the common seeds which are obtained from the plant belonging to the Sesame group. Known with the botanical name of Sesamum indicum these are considered to be the oldest oil crop of the world.
Sheep sorrel is a common herb which is found in North America and is known with other names such as Red Sorrel and sour weed. This perennial plant is known to be in some ways similar to the common weed however it does differ in many.
Silphium is a very ancient herb which is also called with names such as Laser wort and or laser. This herb since a long time is being utilised as a seasoning and as a medicine.
Sloe berries in scientific terms is called as prunus spinosa. This herb which is native to the countries such as Asia and Europe is one of the close relatives of wild plum.
Smart weed is one of the common herbs that are grown in the region of North as well as South America. Smart weed also called as “polygonum hydropiper” is one of the common herbs that are used in manufacturing of numerous medications.
Soapwart is a common herb which as the name suggests is a common herb which can be alternatively used as an herb. It can be used as a laundry agent and since ancient times is being utilised as a washing agent to clean numerous fabrics.
Sorel is a common herb that is a part of numerous cuisines all over the world. This herb is known to have a tangy taste and hence is utilised as a flavouring agent in numerous dishes.
Southern wood is common herb which has a plant which grows up to a height of 3 feet. This herb is known to contain woody stem as well as fluffy leaf and is known to be slightly yellow in colour.
Soya beans are one of the plants which are a part of human culture for quite a long time. This plant which is also called as ‘soy’ are one of the most consumed foods around world.
Spearmint is known by the scientific name of ‘Mentha Spicata’ and is one of the most recognised flavouring agents utilised in numerous foods.
Spikenard is a herb that was initially sowed in the regions of South America. The root of this plant has been utilised for quite a sometime. This herb is known to grow up to a height of 10 feet and the leaves of this plant are large and are known to contain white flowers.
Star Anise is a common healing herb that is also used as spice in numerous dishes. This herb which is native to China is scientifically called as Illicium Verum.
Stevia is a small shrub that is known to belong to the Asteraceae family of plants. This plant is also known with several other names such as honey leaf and sugar leaf and is mainly used a sweetener in numerous foods as it doesn’t contain many calories but is sweeter in taste than sugar.
Suma is shrub that you can easily find in the regions of Amazon. This herb is known to have a very complicated root system and can be seen to be grown in countries such as Peru, Uruguay etc.
Sumac is a common herb that is known to be grown in the Mediterranean region. This herb is used in the forms of spice and is usually red in colour.
Sweet cicely is an a herb which can be found in the mountain regions of Asian Russia as well as in Europe. This is a robust herb which grows up to a height of around 3 feet.
Tamarind is a large tree that is known to grow up to a height of 25m. This tress which has one of the longest life spans amongst other plants can survive up to a time period of 200 years.
Tansy is a perennial herb that is known by the scientific name of Tan acetum Vulgarae. This aromatic herb is although native to Europe however you can find it being cultivated on large scales in USA.
Tarragon is an active herb that is widely known for its aromatic properties. This herb has is utilised to a much greater extent in numerous French as well as German cooking.
Tasmanian Pepper which is called as Tasmannia Lanceolata is one of the common herbs which is found extensively in the colder regions of Australia.
Green tea or as we scientifically call camellia sinensis is an important herb which is known to belong to the family of Theaceae group of plants. This herb which is native to the regions of Southeast Asia grows throughout the year.
Tecrium Polium is a common herb that is a commonly seen to be grown in the Mediterranean regions. It is a plant that is primarily known to contain pink as well as white flowers.
Basil is an annual herb that is commonly found in the Middle East Asia. This herb which has been used for more than 5000 years has been known to be an active ingredient in dishes such as pasta as well as macroni.
Thunder God Vine is a vine whose name gives an impression of strength as well as power. This vine which has been an important part of the Chinese medication does grow only in regions of Korea, China as well as Japan.
Thyme is a herb that is known to belong to the same family as mint. This herb which is a common part of numerous spice sets is known to be active ingredients in numerous food items.
Tulsi plant is treated as one of the most sacred plants in the Indian culture. Even going near this plant is known to prevent you from number of disease.
Turmeric is one of the most common spices that you would be able to easily find out in your kitchen. Known by the botanical name of “curcuma longa”, turmeric is known to possess an aroma like pepper.
Valerian is a perennial herb that is known to grow up to a height of two to four feet. This herb is found in high amounts across the nation of Europe as well as in the North American sectors.
Whenever, you hear the world ‘vanilla’ the first thing that comes to your mind are those mouth-watering ice creams which you absolutely drool at.
Known by many other names such as Cinnamomum loureiroi, vietnames cinnamon is one variety of cinnamon found in the South Asian countries.
Vietnamese coriander which is also called as ‘hot mint’ is one of the common herbs which are found in the South Asian regions. The plant of this mint is known to contain slightly pointed leaves along with blue coloured flowers.
Also called as Japanese horseradish, Wasabi is one of the common foods to be found in numerous Asian regions. Belonging to the same Brassicaceae family of plants such as cabbage and horseradish it is not in any way related to the species of horseradish.