The Medicinal Herb http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20120731/BLOGS/307319814/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:02:55 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20120731/BLOGS/307319814/-1/blogs01 While I tend to rely on herbs for culinary purposes, I was recently reminded by a friend that herbs can be used for medicinal reasons. In fact, herbs have been used for this purpose for thousands of years. The options and outcomes are intriguing if not outstanding! 


Medicinal herbs can boost the immune system which, in turn, can help a person fight infections, reduce allergies and relieve stress.


I’ve experienced firsthand the relief ginger provides from a [...]]]> The Lively and Powerful Herb http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20120729/BLOGS/307299979/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:02:34 http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/article/20120729/BLOGS/307299979/-1/blogs01 Another favorite summertime herb in our household is cilantro. Its appearance resembles flat-leaf parsley but the flavor is much more lively and powerful. Most commonly you will find cilantro in traditional salsa recipes.


A common ingredient in Indian and Spanish cooking, cilantro has a short life as it wilts quickly and loses its flavor when heated. We most often utilize this sensitive yet flavorful herb as a garnish.


Cilantro is the perfect garnish to peanut chicken [...]]]>