Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, and in some cases, spiritual. General usage of the term “herb” differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs; in medicinal or spiritual use, any parts of the plant might be considered as “herbs”, including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, and root bark.
Thyme
Sage
Rosemary
Oregano
Spearmint
Marjoram
Dill Weed
Basil
DEHYDRATED HERBS
Aplantwith flavoring or aromatic properties isused for flavoring and garnishing foods, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances; itexcludesplants consumed for macronutrients. Culinary use distinguishes herbs from spices.
Ingeneral,herbsare the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (whether fresh or dried), while spices are produced from other parts of the plantsuchas seeds, bark, roots, and fruits.
Spices and herbs have been used for food and medicinefor centuries – the first recorded evidence dates back to 1500BC and the Ebers Papyrus, which listed spices likeanise, mustard, cinnamon, and cassia.
Thereareanumberofwaysto usedehydratedfoods. You can add them to salads, oatmeal, baked goods, and smoothies,and because they rehydrate in liquid, youcanusethemin recipes.