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Fragrant Herbs “Sweet perfumes work immediately upon the spirits, for their refreshing sweet and healthfull ayres are special preservatives to health, and therefore much to be prised .” – Ralph Austen (1653). MLGC February 18, 2014 Maggi Coene. What is an Herb?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Fragrant Herbs“Sweet perfumes work immediately upon the spirits, for their refreshing sweet and healthfull ayres are special preservatives to health, and therefore much to
be prised.” – Ralph Austen (1653)
MLGCFebruary 18, 2014
Maggi Coene
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What is an Herb?
Definition: “Plant of which leaves, seeds, or roots are used for food, medicine, scent or flavor”–Annuals, bi-annuals–Perennials–Shrubs–Vines–Trees–Ferns & mushrooms
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Sense of Smell
• Personal Scent Response• Historical use of Scent in Aromatherapy– Chinese– Indian Ayurveda– Stillroom in Elizabethan times
• Essentials Oils
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Invigorate, Refresh
• Mint family – Spearmint, Peppermint, Applemint and many more.
• Citrus – Lemon, Lime, Orange • Apple – Chamomile and Sweet Briar Rose• Stimulating Trees -- Pines, Cedar, Juniper,
Spruce and Eucalyptus
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InvigorateMint
Apple
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Focus, Concentration
• Slightly pungent and sharp - Angelica, Bay, Calamint, Catnip, Hyssop, and Oregano
• Rosemary and Basil• Bergamot, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon Balm,
Lemon Verbena, Marjoram, Mint, Wormwood• Pennyroyal, Tansy, Santolina, and Southernwood• Cedar, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, and Thyme
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Focus, Concentration
Bay laurel
ArtemesiaMonarda/bergamot
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Relax, Unwind, Sleep
• Lavender • Chamomile• Clary Sage• Lemon Balm• Scented Geranium• Bergamot, Sandalwood, Sweet Marjoram, Sweet
Woodruff• Sweet Violets• Valerian
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Relax, Unwind, Sleep
ValerianBergamot
Sweet Violet
Lavender
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Pleasure, Leisure
• Flavoring Herbs – Basil, Dill, Fennel, Rosemary, Oregano, Tarragon, Thyme
ThymeThai basil, sage, thyme
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Pleasure, Leisure
Fennel
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Love, Romance
• Rose• Orange Blossom• Peony• Honeysuckle• Lily• Sandalwood, cedar wood, angelica• Valarian root
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Love, Romance
Peony
Lilies
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Unique Scents• Anise/licorice
– Angelica – Anise hyssop– Basil– Sweet cicely/sweet chervil
• Candy, Water Mint• Curry Plant• Onion
– Chives, onions, garlic, scallions, shallots
• Coriander/Cilantro• Lovage• Pineapple Sage• Sweet Annie
Anise Hyssop
Sweet Annie
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Unique Scents
Curry Plant & SantolinaPineapple Sage
Chives, Lovage, Sage
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Location, Location, Location
• Soil type, sun preference, height, and color– Leaf color – Silvery/gray: artemesias, santolina,
curry plant• Foot level: creeping thyme, sweet woodruff • Fingertip level: lavender, santolina, bee balm
(compact plants)• Nose level: dill, fennel
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Bringing the Fragrance Inside
• Drying takes 2-3 weeks depending on herb.• Hang or lay flat.• Warm, dry location• Away from light
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The Keepers
1. Lemon Verbena2. Oregano3. Basil4. Scented Geranium - Peppermint5. Lavender6. Marjoram7. Sweet Annie8. Scented Geranium – Old Fashioned9. Lavender Fragrance Oil on Wood Shavings
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Fragrant Herb Uses• Culinary
– Food (sweet & savory), vinegars & oils • Medicinal
– Salves, tinctures– Tonics & potions– Teas
• Aromatherapy– Bathing & massage– Beauty treatments (creams, cleansers, scrubs, moisturizers, fragrant water)– Potpourri
• Home & Garden– Insect repellant– Companion plants– Sachets in closets
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Aromatherapy
• Essential Oils• Derived from flower, stem or leaf• Over 100 chemical compounds• NOT fragrance oil• Use with carrier oil (1-3 drops to 1 tsp carrier oil)
• Synergy• Adaptogens
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Potpourri RecipeFragrant herb leaves & petals (old roses, lavender, carnations/pinks, scented geraniums)
Fillers (dried flowers, cones, leaves, orange rinds)
Fixative - Orris RootEssential Oil
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References• Fragrant Herbal (Crabtree & Evelyn) by Lesley Bremness• The Herb Society of America’s New Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Bown• Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs• Herbs (Eyewitness Handbooks) by Lesley Bremness• The Big Book of Herbs by Arthur O. Tucker & Thomas DeBaggio• The Complete Gardener’s Guide – Herbs by Patrick Lima• Fragrant Herb Garden by Lesley Bremness• The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann
Worwood• Fragrant Herbs (The Little Scented Library) by Malcolm Hillier• Landscaping with Herbs by Jim Wilson• Fragrant Herbs by Malcolm Hillier