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The Uses of Culinary Herbs

Thorskegga Thorn, Thorshof

Information from the book 'A History of Culinary Herbs' by Thorskegga Thorn, privately published by Thorshof 1999.

Please note herbs given in brackets are harmful or poisonous and are included for historical interest only.

Herbs used for Butter

Salad Burnet, Horseradish, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Parsley, Sage, Samphire, Watercress.

Herbs used for Bread

Angelica, Anise, Beech sawdust, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Egyptian Lotus, Fenugreek, Hops, Meadowsweet, Rosebay Willow Herb, Safflower,
Silverweed, Water Lily.

Herbs used for Brewing

Angelica, Bog Myrtle, Clary, Costmary, Ground Ivy, Heather, Hops, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mugwort, Mustard, Southernwood, Spruce,
Woodsage, Yarrow.

Herbs used for Cakes and Desserts

Cakes and desserts Allspice, Anise, Apple blossum, Arrowroot, Caraway, Cumin, Dill, Elder, Fennel, Ginger, Horehound, Lemon Verbena,
Lovage, Nutmeg, Primrose, Rose, Saffron, Sorrel, Violets, Woodruff. Cheese Caraway, Lady's Bedstraw, Marigold, Nettle, Parsley, Thyme.

Herbs used for Coffee like Drinks

Beech nuts, Broom seeds, Burdock, Chicory, Dandelion, Flag Iris, Goosegrass, Oak, Wild Carrot.

Herbs used as Food Colourings

Alkanet (red), Borage (green), Marigold (yellow), Parsley (green), Rose (yellow or pink), Safflower (yellow), Saffron (yellow), Saunders (red),
(Tansy (green)), Tumeric (yellow), Wild Carrot (red).

Herbs used in Confectionery

Angelica, Anise, Arrowroot, Carraway, Chicory, Elecampagne, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Gum Arabic, Horehound, Lavender, Liquorice,
Lovage, Marsh Mallow, Mastic, Mint, Orange blossom, Primrose, Rose, Saffron, Sea Holly, Sweet Cicely, Violet.

Herbs used as Drink Flavourings

Agrimony, Allspice, Angelica, Anise, Balm, Beech leaves, Betony, Birch Sap, Bitter Vetch, Blackcurrant, Blackthorn berries, Bog Myrtle,
Borage, Bugloss, Salad Burnet, Caraway, Carnation, Cardamon, Chamomile, Chevril, Cinnamon, Clary, Cloves, Coltsfoot, Coriander, Costmary,
Cowslip, Dandelion, Elder, Endive, Fennel, Gentian, Ginger, Germander, Goosegrass, Gorse, Hawthorn, Heather, Hogweed, Hops, Horehound,
Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Lovage, Lungwort, Marigold, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mint, Nettle, Nutmeg, Orchid, Parsley,
Rose, Rosebay Willow Herb, Rosemary, Rowan berries, Rue, Saffron, Sage, Sassafras, Strawberry, Sweet Flag, Tarragon, Valerian, Violet,
Wintergreen, Woodruff, (Wormwood), Yarrow.

Herbs used as Famine Foods

Beech nuts, Bistort, Elder, Fat Hen, Juniper, Mallow, Marsh Mallow, Nettle, Oak, Rose hips, Silverweed. Fish Seasonings Cowslip, Fennel,
Garlic Mustard, Ginger, Horseradish, Hyssop, Marjoram, Parsley, Primrose, Ramsons, Rose, Rosemary, Saffron, Sorrel, (Tansy), Thyme,
Watercress.

Flowers used in Food

Alexanders, Betony, Borage, Broom, Carnation, Chicory, Clary, Clover, Cowslip, Lemon blossum, Marigold, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Red Dead
Nettle, Primrose, Rocket, Rose, Rosemary, Sowthistle, Violets.

Herbs used to make Fritters

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Apple blossum, Clary, Comfrey, Elder, Marrow flowers.

Herbs used as Meat Seasonings

Anise, Basil, Bay, Betony, (Calamint), Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cowslips, Cumin, Elder, Garlic, Garlic Mustard, Ginger,
Hawthorn, Horseradish, Hyssop, Marigold, Marjoram, (Mugwort), Mustard, Myrtle, Nettle, Nutmeg, Parsley, Pepper, Primrose, Ramsons, Rose
hips, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Thyme.

Herbs used for Oil

(Hemp), Poppy, Rape, Safflower.

Herbs used in Omeletes and Egg Dishes

Balm, Beet leaves, Borage Flowers, Capers, Chevril, Chives, Cloves, Cow Parsley, Cowslip, Ginger, Hawthorn, Nutmeg, Orange blossom,
Parsley, Pepper, Primrose, Rose, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Scurvy Grass, Sorrel, (Tansy).

Herbs used in Pickling

Allspice, Angelica, Ash, Caper, Carnation, Cowslip, Dill, Elder, Egyptian Lotus, Fennel, Galingale, Garlic, Juniper, Lime, Nasturtium, Orange
blossom, Rosemary, Samphire. Pies Artichoke, Hawthorn, Sea Holly, Wintergreen.

Herbs used for Pottage, Soups and Broths

Agrimony, Alexanders, Anise, Artichoke, Avens, Balm, Basil, Beet leaves, Bog Myrtle berries, Borage, Bugloss, Burdock, Salad Burnet,
Carraway, Carnation, Chevril, Chives, Clary, Cloves, Colewort, Columbine, Coriander, Costmary, Cow Parsley, Daisy, Dandelion, Dill,
Dittander, Dock, Elder, Fat Hen, Fennel, Garlic Mustard, Ginger, Good King Henry, Goosegrass, Ground Elder, Hartstongue, Hops, Hyssop,
Lambs Lettuce, Lemon blossum, Lovage, Lupin, Mallow, Marigold, Marjoram, (Marsh Marigold), Mint, (Mugwort), Read Dead Nettle, Nettle,
Orach, Parsley, Patience, Peach blossom, Pepper, Pignut, Primrose, Purslane, Ramsons, Rape, Red Goosefoot, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Savory,
Sorrel, Sowthistle, Sweet Flag, Milk Thistle, Thyme, Valerian, Violet, Watercress, Woodruff, (Wood Sorrel).

Herbs used in Preserves and Jams

Angelica, Betony, Blackthorn berries, Caraway, Carnation, Elder, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Blossum,

xonVerbena, Nettle, Orange

Blossom, Primrose, Rose,

Herbs used as Replacement Foods

Balm (lemon), Broom buds (caper), Elder berries (raisins), Meadowsweet (honey), Oak acorns (almonds), Sorrel (fruit), Sweet Flag (ginger /
cinnamon), Violet (orris root).

Herbs used in Salads

Alexanders, Balm, Basil, Beet leaves, Bergamot, Bladder Campion, Borage, Salad Burnet, (Calamint), Capers, Caraway, Carnation, Catmint,
Chevril, Chickweed, Chicory, Chives, Clary, Clover, Comfrey, Cow Parsley, Cowslip, Daisy, Dandelion, Fennel, Garlic, Garlic Mustard,
Goatsbeard, Ground Ivy, Hairy Bittercress, Hawthorn, Heartease, (Hemlock), Hogweed, Hops, Hyssop, Ivy Leaved Toadflax, Lady's Smock,
Lambs Lettuce, Lime, Lovage, Marigold, Marjoram, Marsh Mallow, Mint, Nasturtium, Read Dead Nettle, Orach, Ox Eye Daisy, Parsley,
Primrose, Purslane, Rampion, Ramsons, Rape, Rocket, Rosemary, Sage, Samphire, Savory, Scurvy Grass, Sea Kale, Sorrel, Sowthistle, Sweet
Cicely, Sweet Flag, Tarragon, Milk Thistle, Valerian, Violet, Watercress, Woodruff, (Wood Sorrel), Yarrow.

Herbs used for Sauces

Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Capers, Carnation, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Dittander, Garlic, Garlic Mustard, Ginger, Hartstongue,
Horseradish, Lavender, Lovage, Marigold, Marjoram, Masterwort, Mint, Mustard, Nasturtium, Nutmeg, Parsley, Pellitory, Pepper, Rampion,
Ramsons, Rose, Rosemary, Rowan, Saffron, Sage, Samphire, Sorrel, Tarragon, Thyme, Violets, Watercress, Woodruff, (Wood Sorrel).

Herbs used to Flavour Stewed Fruit

Angelica, Caraway, Cinnamon, Elder, Rose hips, Milk Thistle,

Seeds Eaten for Pleasure

Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Mallow, Sweet Cicely, Water Lily,

Seeds used as a Condiment

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Alexander, Chaste Tree, Cumin, Fennel, Mustard, Parsley, (Peony), Pepper, Poppy, (Rue),

Spices

Cardamon, Chilli, Cinnamon, Clove, Cubebs, Nutmeg, Stuffing Coriander, Ground Ivy, Lemon Verbena, (Mugwort), Parsley, Sage, Thyme,
(Wormwood).

Herbs used as Tea

Agrimony, Angelica, Anise, Balm, Bergamot, Betony, Bilberry leaves, Birch leaves, Blackcurrant leaves, Blackthorn, Bramble, Caper, Catmint,
Chamomile, Clover, Elder, Fennel, (Foxglove), Goldenrod, Goosegrass, Gorse, Ground Ivy, Hawthorn, Heather, Honeysuckle, Hops,
Horehound, Juniper, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Liquorice, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mint, (Mugwort), Read Dead Nettle, Oak, Parsley, Pine,
Primrose, Rose, Rosebay Willow Herb, Sassafras, Speedwell, Strawberry, (Tansy), Thyme, Violet, Wintergreen, Woodruff, Yarrow.

Herbs used to make Thickening

Arrowroot, (Cuckoo Pint).

Herbs used as Vegetables

Alexanders, Artichoke, Beet leaves, Bistort, Bitter Vetch, Bladder Campion, Burdock, Charlock, Chickweed, Chicory, Coltsfoot, Comfrey,
Dandelion, Elder, Elecampagne, Egyptian Lotus, Fat Hen, Fenugreek, Figwort, Galingale, Goatsbeard, Golden Saxifrage, Good King Henry,
Goosegrass, Grape Vine, Ground Elder, Ground Ivy, Hogweed, Hops, Lady's Mantle, Lady's Smock, Lovage, Lungwort, Mallow, Marsh
Mallow, (Marsh Marigold), Meadowsweet, Mustard, Read Dead Nettle, Orach, Orchid, Patience, Pignut, Pokeweed, Primrose, Rampion, Rape,
Rosebay Willow Herb, Samphire, Sea Beet, Sea Cabbage, Sea Holly, Sea Kale, Shepherds Purse, Silverweed, Skirret, Solomon's Seal, Sorrel,
Sunflower, Sweet Cicely, (Tansy), Turnip flowers.

Herbs used in Vinegar

Basil, Birch sap, Salad Burnet, Carnation, Elder, Horseradish, Mint, Mustard, Primrose, Rose, Sorrel, Tarragon, Yarrow.

Herbs used in Wine

Balm, Birch sap, Broom flowers, Clover, Coltsfoot, Cowslip, Dandelion, Elder, Gorse, Hawthorn, Honeysuckle, Lavender, Lemon Verbena,
(Lily of the Valley), Myrtle, Nettle, Oak, Primrose, Rowan berries, Sage, Strawberry, (Tansy), Violet.

Herbs used to Wrap Foods

Burdock, Butterburr, Patience.

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