In general use herbs are any plants used for
food flavoring medicine or fragrances for their savory or aromatic
properties. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices.
Herbs refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant
(either fresh or dried) while spices are produced from other parts
of the plant (usually dried) including seeds berries bark roots and
fruits.
In botanical English the word "herb" is also used as a synonym of "herbaceous plant".
Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary medicinal and in some cases spiritual. General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs
In botanical English the word "herb" is also used as a synonym of "herbaceous plant".
Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary medicinal and in some cases spiritual. General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs
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