Table 1: Flavouring herbs.
S.No |
Herb |
Botanical Name |
Form Used |
Health Benefits |
1. |
Basil |
Ocimum sanctum |
leaves |
Immunity-booster |
2. |
Parsley |
Petroselinum crispum |
leaves |
Anti-oxidant |
3. |
Oregano |
Origanum vulgare |
Leaves and flowers |
Anti-microbial |
4. |
Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Oil from flowers |
Carminative |
5. |
Dill |
Anethum graveolens L. |
Seeds and leaves |
Digestive |
6. |
Cilantro |
Coriandrum sativum L. |
Leaves and stems |
Anti-flatulence |
7. |
Chives |
Allium schoenoprasum L |
leaves |
Anti-oxidant |
8. |
Mint |
Mentha piperata |
leaves |
Coolant |