Appendix A: My Top Eleven Edible Garden Herbs

Use these herbs liberally when cooking: in salads and salad dressings, teas, barbecue, soups. Experiment! Taste the herb, imagine what it may complement, then give it a try.

1. Garlic: infection fighter, stimulant

2. Rosemary: cancer-fighting antioxidants, stimulant

3. Basil: antioxidants, infection fighter

4. Mint: stimulant, digestive

5. Lemon balm: relaxing tonic for mild depression, irritability, anxiety

6. Fennel: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, appetite stimulant, antiflatulent

7. Lovage: respiratory and digestive tonic, antibronchitis

8. Oregano: antiseptic, antiflatulent, stimulates bile and stomach acid, antiasthmatic

9. Cilantro (coriander): treats flatulence, bloating and cramps; breath sweetener

10. Horseradish: perspirant, stimulant

11. Thyme: tea for preventing altitude sickness, antiseptic, inhalant (antiasthmatic), stimulant