Transcript AG-PSB-02.441

HERBS
Original Power Point Created by Bridgett Neu
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum
Office
June 2002
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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What herb means
What herbs can be used in
History of herbs
How to dry herbs
How to store herbs
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Herb means grass
Herbs are classified as soft
stemmed aromatic plants
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Herbs Can be used in…..
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Cooking
Medicines
Fragrances
Ornaments
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DILL HISTORY
• Dill was used by magicians and sorcerers
• Protect against which craft
• Cure hiccoughs
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BASIL HISTORY
• Associated with
sympathy and
compassion
• Sign of love and devotion
between young couples
• Associated with
scorpions and poison
• Placed on bites and
stings
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SPEARMINT HISTORY
• Biblical time used as payment
• Ancient Greek myth
• Used for
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Bites from mad dogs
Indigestion
Cure mouth and gum ailments
Heal skin diseases
Stimulate appetite
CATNIP HISTORY
• Treating hysteria, nervousness, and
headaches
• Makes cats, kittenish and playful
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PARSLEY HISTORY
• Unlucky to transplant
• Used by Greeks, wore around neck to
absorb fumes of wine to prevent
drunkenness
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SAGE HISTORY
• Cure ailments
Broken bones
Wounds
Stomach disorders
Loss of memory
• Used in making beer and ale
• Used as mouth wash
• Used to stimulate hair growth
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GARLIC HISTORY
• Oldest known food and seasoning
• Strength
Egyptians
Greeks and Romans
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Drying Herbs
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Harvest during blooming period
Lose some flavor
Sunny morning right after dew has dried
Do not place in direct sunlight
Warm even temperature place
Place on a screen
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STORING HERBS
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Air tight containers
Labeled
Don’t break up the leaves
Dark cool place
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What You Know Now
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What herb means
What herbs can be used in
The history of some herbs
How to dry herbs
How to store herbs
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The End
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