Nature Hacks - Natural Solutions For Everyday Life

  • Home
  • Household
  • Remedies
  • Herbs
  • Food
  • Garden
  • Beauty

The History of Herbs In The Kitchen

The History of Herbs

What is a herb? The dictionary says: “a plant whose stem is not woody, which dies down to the ground after flowering; a plant whose leaves etc are used for food, medicine, scent or flavor.”

Herbs have been used since the dawn of the human race. Even before people began to cook on fires, herbs were probably being harvested and used raw for food or medicinal purposes.

The Origin of Herbs With the Supernatural

Native Americans, Aboriginal Australians and many other peoples following an undeveloped way of life all use herbs extensively. There was a herb for almost every ailment or need. Sometimes they were used in witchcraft too, although the dividing line between witchcraft and medicine was often blurred, as in the example of the ‘witch doctor’.

Originally, people had no understanding of the causes of disease such as bacteria, viruses, etc. They believed sickness was caused by supernatural forces, either evil spirits or spells placed by other people. Therefore, a person who knew how to cure sickness was believed to be dealing with evil spirits and practicing magic. This association persisted even after people began to understand the biological causes of disease.

In Europe many people who were branded as witches were probably simple herbal medicine practitioners. Herbal medicine was outlawed in many of these countries by governments influenced by the new ‘scientific’ and male-dominated form of medicine.

The Trading of Herbs

Herbs, along with spices, were valuable commodities in trade in former times. From around 114 BC until 1400 AD, the ‘silk road’ was used to trade herbs and spices between Europe and Asia.

Europeans imported ginger, cinnamon and other spices, and exported herbs like sage that were much in demand in Asia for their aromatic and medicinal properties. This kind of trading led to communication between civilizations that could be said to form the basis of the ‘world culture’ of today.

The Resurgence of Herbal Remedies

Chinese traditional medicine is still today based mainly on the use of herbs, but in Western culture they did not start to make a serious comeback for any purpose other than cooking until the 1960s and 1970s, when cultural and ecological movements started to consider adopting the best features of pre-industrial society in our post-industrial age.

Herbs Can Be Grown at Home

Most of the well known herbs can easily be grown in a garden. Because they are mostly small plants, even a very small garden such as a roof garden is sufficient. Herbs are ancient, natural plants that grew wild, so they are hardy and resistant to disease when grown in a soil and climate that is similar to their native region. Many of them can also be grown indoors.

Of course they are also used to flavor dishes in cooking. Some dishes and sauces such as pesto and mint sauce are based around one particular herb. Others, like pumpkin pie and sausages, get most of their individual flavoring from the blend of herbs that is used.

Herbs have been in our lives, our homes, our gardens and especially in our kitchens, forever!

--------------------------------------

OrganifiDrink THIS Green Powder Every Morning (It Will Be The Best Decision You Ever Make!)

Imagine…

  • Having more energy than you thought possible
  • Not being so dang hungry all the time
  • Feeling strong
  • Sleeping like a baby
  • Finally shifting that stubborn fat
Organifi is a synergistic blend of 11 powerful superfoods (including chlorella, moringa, spirulina, Matcha, ashwagandha, turmeric, peppermint and more).

It cleanses your body from the inside out... detoxifying... de-stressing... naturally and effortlessly melting away stubborn layers of fat. Just stir a spoonful into a glass of water in the morning and experience the best health ever!

<<< Click Here To Try It For Yourself >>>

Special Recent Posts

5 Beautifying Drinks Perfect For Summer

5 Beautifying Drinks Perfect For Summer

10 Allergy Remedies You Need to Try

10 Allergy Remedies You Need to Try

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Avocado Several Times Each Week

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Avocado Several Times Each Week

15 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors

15 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors

15 Amazing Benefits of Green Tea

15 Amazing Benefits of Green Tea

10 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Fleas on Dogs

10 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Fleas on Dogs

The Best Tea For Sore Throats!

The Best Tea For Sore Throats!

DIY Natural Vinegar and Citrus Cleansers!

DIY Natural Vinegar and Citrus Cleansers!

Grandma's Effective Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe!

Grandma's Effective Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe!

5 Natural Fungus Remedies!

5 Natural Fungus Remedies!

6 Home Remedies For Headaches

6 Home Remedies For Headaches

4 Easy Allergy Remedies

4 Easy Allergy Remedies

10 Amazing Benefits of Onions You Didn’t Know

10 Amazing Benefits of Onions You Didn’t Know

Onion is one of the most used vegetables in the kitchen. Not only can this ingredient make dishes more delicious, but it can actually boost the nutritional value of recipes. We all know that … [Read More...]

8 Natural Ways to Feel Energized

8 Natural Ways to Feel Energized

People go to bed with fantastic plans for the next day…only to wake up feeling completely “drained out”. Many people start the day fine but then lose they lose the steam by the time they reach their … [Read More...]

7 Unusual Ways To Boost your Health Naturally

7 Unusual Ways To Boost your Health Naturally

It sounds weird but, it’s true that there are some unusual ways to boost your health naturally. Though unusual, they are not unnatural, and therefore quiet safe let’s have a look. Laugh … [Read More...]

What You Need To Know About Canola Oil

What You Need To Know About Canola Oil

  Oil is an essential item in the kitchen because of its different applications. In fact, it is hard to imagine a cook’s life in the absence of these oils. Among the choices that are possible, … [Read More...]

Home Remedies For a Sore Throat

Home Remedies For a Sore Throat

Sore throats abound. With winter already dropping temperatures and the inevitable cold symptoms sneaking in, it's time to stock up on supplies to combat the result of infection, such as the painful … [Read More...]

10 Effective Warts Remedies

10 Effective Warts Remedies

When you see warts, the first thing that you will surely think about would be how to get rid of them. The default choice for many people would be the wart removal treatments that are offered in … [Read More...]

8 Natural Ways to Treat Eczema

8 Natural Ways to Treat Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that many people of all ages suffer from. It cause severe mental and physical discomfort and can be very difficult do endure. Eczema outbreaks usually cause a lot of skin … [Read More...]

6 Natural Ways to Beautiful Skin

6 Natural Ways to Beautiful Skin

There’s no better foundation to a perfect make up than a naturally beautiful skin. No matter what those promising ads on the TV might claim, the fact is that each person has a different skin type and … [Read More...]

5 Natural Ways to Enhance Fertility

5 Natural Ways to Enhance Fertility

Most people spend a huge amount of time and energy, throughout their romantic relationships, trying to avoid pregnancy. Unfortunately, many find that once they settle down and find the right person, … [Read More...]

Garlic For Prevention and Cure of Ear Infections

Garlic For Prevention and Cure of Ear Infections

Garlic has a variety of potent sulphur-containing compounds which are the reason for its characteristic pungent odour. Allicin, the vital compound among them, is known to have great anti-bacterial, … [Read More...]

This Is Why We Need More Natural Light

This Is Why We Need More Natural Light

Corporate offices that are well-lit can result into having members of the workforce who have better physical activity, improved mental capacity, and better sleep quality. These are the findings of a … [Read More...]

7 Ways to Curb Your Appetite Naturally

7 Ways to Curb Your Appetite Naturally

A voracious appetite can be very annoying at times, as it not only causes psychological disturbance but also leads to physical disasters like obesity, diabetes, heart disease etc. In case you are … [Read More...]

9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Eye Bags

9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Eye Bags

Eye bags are a telltale sign of exhaustion. They form due to fluid build-up under your eyes, which could be caused by several reasons, including lack of sleep, stress, allergies and, let’s face it, … [Read More...]

8 Scary Cleaning Chemicals To Avoid

8 Scary Cleaning Chemicals To Avoid

… [Read More...]

6 Alkaline Foods and their Importance for Better Health

6 Alkaline Foods and their Importance for Better Health

In a typical American diet, it is easy to tell that one may not enjoy a prolonged life span and will most likely suffer from a variety of health problems. This is basically because of the presence of … [Read More...]

No Scrub Natural Toilet Tabs

No Scrub Natural Toilet Tabs

These convenient, cheap toilet cleaning fizzing tabs take away the hassle of scrubbing and leave your toilet bowls shining and smelling fresh. While these won’t necessarily remove heavily built-up … [Read More...]

4 Natural Ways to Feel Happier

4 Natural Ways to Feel Happier

Most people’s primary goal is to feel happy. Yet so many are brought to desperation because their desire seems elusive. One thing to remember, is that your happiness is in your own hands. This … [Read More...]

10 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

10 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

High blood pressure, though sounds to be very common, has shattering effects on our body and mind. In this world of competition, the stress levels are moving high, causing hypertension to 1 out of … [Read More...]

5 Ways to Naturally Help Alleviate Anxiety During Pregnancy

5 Ways to Naturally Help Alleviate Anxiety During Pregnancy

Being pregnant is a great, but it doesn’t come without difficulties either. One of them is the elevated levels of anxiety that many moms to be experiencing. This is an especially common problem for … [Read More...]

How Raw Honey is the Ultimate Survival Food

How Raw Honey is the Ultimate Survival Food

For many people, honey is most probably known as a natural sweetener. However, for a long time now, honey is being kept in many household for more than such purpose. For instance, it is stored by many … [Read More...]

Advertisements

Nature Hacks
5 Beautifying Drinks Perfect For Summer

5 Beautifying Drinks Perfect For Summer

10 Allergy Remedies You Need to Try

10 Allergy Remedies You Need to Try

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Avocado Several Times Each Week

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Avocado Several Times Each Week

15 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors

15 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors

15 Amazing Benefits of Green Tea

15 Amazing Benefits of Green Tea

Organifi

Organifi
NatureHacks.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and amazon.co.uk.
Copyright 2012-2015 NatureHacks.com | Contact | Disclosure | Privacy