herbs

You may have encountered sorrel as a garden weed. It produces bright-green, shield-shaped leaves on square stems. These lemony-flavoured leaves are one of the traditional plants harvested as spring greens. They are used in soups but also eaten as salad greens and in omelettes and sauces.

Traditionally grown for culinary purposes, Tarragon is a valued herb in the kitchen. It also has a multitude of health and medicinal benefits. Tarragon is commonly used to flavour vinegar, pickles, mustard, mayonnaise and even honey.

Discover the forgotten delights of Anise Hyssop, Lovage, and Lemon Balm. Enrich your culinary experiences with unique herbs!

Herbs can assist in many areas of your life. Everything from stress to heart disease, to high blood pressure to getting rid of those sugar cravings. Adaptogen herbs can improve your body’s ability to adapt.

Author and garden lover Jackie French walks us through the process of planting, growing and using camomile in your everyday life.

Mint has been a popular culinary and medicinal herb since Roman times and the possibilities for its use in your kitchen are endless.

A favoured Ayurvedic medicine, today research is showing the wide-ranging therapeutic potential of gotu kola, from supporting memory to reducing risk of blood clots.

Herbs are well known for their medicinal qualities, but they can also be a valued part of your beauty routine. Discover the beauty benefits of seven herbs: frankincense, green tea, camomile, lavender, calendula (marigold), rosemary and turmeric. Before cosmetic products existed, many cultures around the world utilised native herbs, oils, spices, mud and even insects […]

Many old-fashioned herbs are still a delight to use and even better to have in the garden. We discover the joys of herb gardening with Jackie French.

Dilmah Inspirations offers a selection of the finest gourmet black, green and oolong teas. The teas and infusions are offered in pure, natural form or in inspired combinations featuring authentic, artisanal and ethical teas, flavours, herbs, roots and spices. Each of our Inspirations is an experience with perfectly selected herbs, and expertly crafted tea and spice chai, offering tea that is infused with deliciousness and natural wellness.

Utilise the healing power of food for clear, glowing skin and strong, healthy hair with these six herbs and spices.

We take a look at elderberries for the flu and how processed food may harm the heart plus much more.