”Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme”
If you are opting for a live rosemary tree this year for your Christmas tree, have you thought about what you can do with it after the Holiday Season is over? Well, after planting it outside, try adding a sprig of fresh rosemary to a hot cup of tea! Not only will it have a delicious smell but it will also boost your immune system! Just like other foods in TCM, many herbs have their own healing properties and can easily be used, fresh or dried, in cooking, salads, or even put into a tea. Why not have your own herb garden outside, or in pots on a south-west facing windowsill? Here are some of the more common herbs to grow:
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by nataraja
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Rosemary
Warming, helps blood circulation and brain function
Mint
Peppermint and spearmint are widely used for digestion, relieving gas and heartburn, and cleansing the liver
Sage
Helps improve concentration and memory loss with aging; make a tea to relieve a sore throat; sage helps get rid of parasites
Parsley
Slightly warming, parsley has more vitamin C than citrus fruit and is high in iron. It aids digestion, regulates qi flow, detoxifies fish and meat, benfits kidneys, bladder, eyes and ears, counteracts bad breath and strengthens teeth
Thyme
Dries dampness and phlegm, an antibiotic for the lungs, good for asthma
Cilantro
Removes heavy metals from the body
Oregano
Boosts the immune system, helps with infections, use for toothache and skin conditions
Basil
Warming, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, soothes the stomach, good for seafood poisoning
So if you are someone who usually leaves a garnish of parsley lying on the plate – next time, do your body a favor, and eat it!!
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