'A Tasty Scentuful Family'
I come across a living herb collection. It is interesting to see all of these herbs on the same spot, alive and full of scent, not dried in little bags. They are all welcomed guests in every kitchen. When properly used they give our food that special extra mile which makes the difference between 'good' and 'awesome'.
Mint tea is often my choice of the day. I've always loved it. Ever since I was a child it was one of my often-sought beverages. A few years back I've even planted a few of these in my backyard so I can cook it fresh.
Lavender oil is known as a natural mosquito repellent and has strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects when used on a wound. Lavender honey is a very specific one. It is also used in cake-making. I love to see the blossoming fields of lavender.
Origano is a very aromatic Mediterranean herb, best known for its widely-spread use as a spice put on a properly made pizza. It also goes well with all the food made with tomatoes. Very often it is used as a part of herb-mixture recipes.
Peppermint needs no special introduction. Tea, chewing gum aroma and drinks flavouring is its most known uses. It is less known that its oil is a natural pesticide and is often used in organic gardening.
Rosemary is also a Mediterranean plant. It was sacred to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Its strong scented bitter taste goes well with all sorts of meat. In ancient time it was widely used in wedding ceremonies.
Sage is another Mediterranean herb of slight peppery taste used all over the western world. It also has antiseptic effects.
Hope you enjoyed me stopping to photograph a few plants which shaped the culinary history. Seeing them in the same spot gave me a strong urge to write a few sentences of each of them. I wish people care more about the plant world and use the benefits it can provide to us.
Enjoy your day! :-)
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Beautiful .. Really, thanks for the pictures
Great post from you
Thanks for sharing
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Tea is one of the most diverse and tasty and healthy drinks on the planet. I would even be ignorant of tea - a global drink, because it is drunk in various parts of the planet.
During my life I drank a lot of tea and tried different tastes of tea. The most not tasty of them is a tea from bags which often sell in supermarkets. Regardless of the cost, they often have the same taste. Another thing is the natural teas that can be purchased in special tea shops or in the market. "Real" tea has many positive properties for a person. I know for sure that he positively influences the heart and improves blood circulation.
I also tried to use the famous Chinese Puer tea. I can say that he really gives your body and mind a sense of cheerfulness. This tea is for those who need to keep a sense of vivacity while working.
I liked the "set" of useful plants that you showed us. Mint - this is what most of all I like it.
Thank you
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Here are some of the health benefits of mint leaves:
As a lowering of them, they will greatly help to lower the system in the body and increase the comfort.
Good for the Leaf of mint acting has a good effect on the digestive tract. This is because the mint leaves can accelerate the movement of air that accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract - where air is the cause of bloating, stomach cramps and more. The mint leaves have the effect of smoothing the bowel movement and improve the smooth flow of bile ducts.
Reduce nausea and Vomiting When someone is sick, discomfort arises from nausea. Well, mint leaves can reduce the effects of nausea. So, for those of you who want to use plane or drinking water, mint can solve your problem.
Overcoming channel problems Basically, mint has anti-spasmodic effects. Alternatively, it can relieve respiratory tract by reducing the local pericide that occurs. The benefits of other mint leaves is to provide a relaxing effect on the muscles of the throat and chest. This is very useful to help overcome cough and colds.
Improving the immune system Tea leaves mint has the effect of improving the immune system. This is because the mint leaves contain vitamin B, potassium, calcium, and some antioxidant components. Keep in mind, mint leaves are used to overcome health problems above. Because of all the healthy benefits of mint leaves in development to clinical trials stage.
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herbs very important part of every kind dish.i like your best post.because you always explain doing wonderfully in your blog.. I also tried to use the famous Chinese Pure tea. I can say that he really gives your body and mind a sense of cheerfulness. This tea is for those who need to keep a sense of vivacity while working.I liked the "set" of useful plants that you showed us. Mint - this is what most of all I like it. i appreciate your good thought dear.very well done..dear.. friend.i hope that,you giving a wonderfull travelling post today. i am waiting your next post.. thank you and best of luck of your good job.. take care yourself friend.. @velimir
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We always have an herb garden in the pots on our deck each summer. We also like to have some peppers and strawberries mixed in there. I have grown mint once before. That stuff spreads like a weed. It was fun trying to decode all the names of the herbs in the first picture. They were all pretty straightforward except for the Sage. I guessed Basil on that one.
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One day when I buy Istria (yes, you have read that correctly lol) and when I declare independence and make my own laws, each and every house will have one of these cute fences with herbs. Give me a break, I can dream, can't I? 😁
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Nice photos ! Every plant is beautiful and very unique. Keep up the good work :)
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Today i knew about lot of herbs from your article. There were Mint tea, Lavender oil, Origano, Peppermint, Rosemary and Sage. Those herbs are very helpful for us. Thank you cause you've described about every herb with perfect pictures . Thanks a lot @velimir for your awesome and helpful article. 😊
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@velimir very interesting article you wrote today ,herbs like mint and others are gifted from god they have many benefits hidden inside them..thumbs up
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I love the smell of Sage. Great post again!
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Velimir, every time you come up with something new.
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I am inspired whenever i stop by to read your post.
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Another upvote! Herbs are so essential for every dish. Reading your posts make me wanna do my motorcycle license... but it is really expensive in Germany...
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This is amazing post @velimir your post always awesome 👍😊
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Amazing photography and good work keep it up
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Good thought! What I plant my own oregano in my garden. I think I could use some of it someday.
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I will also love to have a taste of the mint tea
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fabulous.........
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Wow,amazing photography..
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I'll be short not to take too long from your ritual before bedtime. I'm glad you cultivate that, you have great pictures just like your posts. And yes you are original!
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Thanks for this informative and useful post, @velimir ...
I also have a hot cup of mint tea every morning. It is my favourite.. 😀
Just know that Sage has antiseptic effects.
Thanks for sharing...😍
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It seems you are traveling not only to various places but also through the world of smells and tastes!
Great post, very interesting.
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it's a very useful herbaceous plant, but it looks like I see the leaves are not in my place .. if it's in my place, me. want to try it
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Thanks for sharing about some important herbs here. Basil is another important herb that helps to fight against cold. It also works as antibacterial properties which also fight against cancer.
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