Currently, many herbs are touted as the "king of herbs". But traditionally, basil has been considered the king of herbs (also called holy basil, sweet basil, thai basil). The word "basil" originates from the Greek "βασιλεύς" or basileus, which means "king".
Rue.
In Shakespeare's Hamlet Ophelia hands out herbs while mad and says;
"there's rue for you; and here's some for me:
we may call it herb-grace o' Sundays:
O you must wear your rue with a difference!"
Shakespeare also mentions rue in Richard II;
"Here did she fall a tear, here in this place
I'll set a bank of rue, sour herb of grace."
Tulsi (or Ocimum sanctum) is known as queen of herbs.
Ocimum sanctum(tulsi)
John Hemphill has written: 'Herbs, their cultivation and usage' -- subject(s): Herbs, Herb gardening, Cookery (Herbs) 'What herb is that?' -- subject(s): Herbs, Herb gardening, Cooking (Herbs), Utilization
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Madalene Hill has written: 'Southern herb growing' -- subject(s): Cookery (Herbs), Herb gardening, Herbs
No, cotton plants are not herbs. Herbs are; thyme, sweet basil, oregano, rosemary and there are many more.
Yes, Longevity Mountain Herbs is an online Chinese herb formula provider, herbal medicine provider, and a provider of Chinese herbs.
Most likely a shrub, because most herbs are used for medical reasons.
No. Spaghetti sauce is not an herb, although it likely contains some herbs.
legal herbs
No herb cures alcoholism.
There are many different herbs that grow naturally in the Amazon. The most common and well known is a herb called Basil. Basil is used in everyday cooking around the world.
Carole Saville has written: 'Exotic herbs' -- subject(s): Herbs, Herb gardening, Cookery (Herbs)