Module 10

MODULE 10

Herbs Activity

I visited the garden section at Home Depot and found…

1. Rosemary: 

Rosmarinus officinalis

Easy to grow; drought tolerant

Native to Mediterranean region

Medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and helps fight cancer

2. Peppermint

 Mentha × piperita

Perennial in zones 3-11

Peppermint taste in natural form

Tolerate light frost

Hybrid mint

Medicinal uses: Common cold, light anti-inflammatory, and helps with digestion

3. Purple basil

Ocimum basilicum

Clove like, spicy flavor

Vibrant purple color with coppery shimmer

Standout in the garden

Medicinal Use: Anti-inflammatory

4. Italian oregano

Origanum x majoricum

For Italian, Greek, and Mexican dishes

Perennial zones 5-10

Medicinal uses: Antioxidant, anti-fungal, pain relief, bee stings

5. Lemongrass

Cymbopogon

Teas, Thai, and Asian foods

Grows well in containers

Perennial zones 8-11

Lemon flavor

Medicinal uses: Digestive tract problems, pain, high blood pressure, achy joints, fever, exhaustion, common cold, etc...

OTHERS IN GARDEN

Garden sage

Spearmint