Parsley is one of the most popular herbs. It belongs to the carrot family. It is cultivated for its flavor some leaves which are rich in vitamin C and minerals. The parsley has small yellow flowers. The leaves are used to flavor food.
Mint is also a favorite among the flavoring among the flavoring agents. Its aromatic leaves are used to make refreshing tea. Oil is extracted from certain mint species like the peppermint and the spearmint and used to flavor sweets and toothpaste. The mint plant has pink or purplish flowers and are found in temperate regions.
The thyme is another herb with a strong aroma used in cooking. It is used both for flavoring food as well as for its medicinal value. The Arabs have used it as a medicine for centuries. The thyme belongs to the mint family and has pinkish flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rosemary is a very fragrant herb and its oil is used in hair oil and shampoos. Rosemary leaves and flowers are also strewn in rooms for as fragrant perfume. The rosemary is an evergreen shrub which belongs to the mint family. It is a native of the Mediterranean region and west Asia. It has small scented leaves and is used for culinary purposes. Aromatic oil is extracted from its pale blue or purplish flowers.
