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An herb garden in your kitchen is a fantastic way to get the great flavor of fresh herbs into your cooking. And what could be fresher than seconds from the plant to your food? Fresh dill, chives, basil, tarragon, mint, and many others are well liked by most people and easy to get hold of as seedlings or seeds. Use an oval container because this fits nicely on a windowsill. Be sure there is proper drainage and don't forget to water the herbs and feed them occasionally. Most herb plants can grow for a few months before getting too "leggy".
Many herbs can be dried and used for teas or stored in your pantry for use all year long (especially in a cold climate where they may not grow well in the Winter), and some herbs are well-known for their medicinal qualities. If you take any over the counter medications or even prescription ones, check with your doctor before combining that and any herbs that are not traditionally used in cooking.
Many herbs grown indoors may aid in digestion. Some can just be broken off but a few need preparation first. Some common herbs used to help are:
- Anise. This herb helps with digestion and can ease colic in infants.
- Coriander. This one can help with digestion and it's also a great cooking herb, especially when added to salsa.
- Fennel Oil. It can be used for upset stomachs plus it may increase breast milk production in nursing mothers.
These are just a few of the uses for your indoor herb garden. Always check a few reliable sources of information before using something you've never ingested before.
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