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Common thyme originated in southern Europe and northern Africa . It prefers the dry , rocky soils of the Mediterranean . Thyme has been used for centuries as a herb or herbal medicine . It is a member of the mint family . Very aromatic , it has small , grey - green leaves , and a sweetly earthy . It works well with Mediterranean vegetables , eggs , pork , lamb , fish and . It's quite , so can withstand long cooking times . Either use the whole sprig or remove the leaves and discard the . Thyme tea is a restorative herbal tea made with just water and fresh thyme . Thyme tea is best known for relieving such as colds , flu and tonsillitis , which love to spoil our winters . Rich in phenol , a powerful , thyme tea can also help sore throats .

The leaves , flowers , and root of the dandelion plant have traditionally been used in . The leaves are used to the appetite and help . Dandelion flower has antioxidant . Dandelion may also help improve the immune system . Herbalists use dandelion root to the liver and gallbladder , and dandelion leaves to help kidney function . Dandelion honey isn't honey made by bees , but rather it is really dandelion syrup made from the flowers and sugar . Dandelion honey is great on toast , muffins , pancakes , and biscuits . You can use it much as you use honey in tea and beverages . The greens are also good for salads and are tasty cooked with garlic , too .

Europe , Asia , North Africa , and North America are all home to stinging nettle . It is a plant that ? s and has nutritional and medicinal properties . Young leaves can be used to make curries , herb soups , and sour soups . The root of the stinging nettle is used to treat urinary difficulties with benign prostatic hyperplasia , while the leaves are used to arthritis , rheumatism , and allergic rhinitis . Its leaves are abundant in fiber , minerals , vitamins , and antioxidant compounds .

Chamomile was described in ancient medical writings and was an important medicinal herb in Egypt , Greece , and Rome . Today , chamomile is promoted for sleeplessness , anxiety , and gastrointestinal such as stomach , gas , and diarrhea . Chamomile tea , one of the world's most popular herbal teas , is made from dried flowers of either plant in hot water . With chamomile , you can jams , candies and ice cream , or you could add it to liqueurs like vermouth . Then there are tasty recipes like risotto , fish salad , soft breakfast cakes , sweet creams or biscuits you could make ? all with chamomile .