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Herbs for the SoulHerbs for the soul are herbs that help you enjoy and improve your quality of life. Being happy is part of keeping a healthy lifestyle! Herbs for the Soul include aromatherapy, cooking, gardening, cosmetics, decorations religious ceremonies and other things herbal.

Essential and natural oils from herbs have played an important role in many civilizations for beauty, ceremonies cooking and more. Tribes to this day use herbs for many purposes other than healing and today companies use herbs in cosmetic and food products. One example of tribal use of herbs in religion is Shamanic smudging. This is the burning of herbs to cleanse the soul in spiritual ceremonies.

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One aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to relax and enjoy life. Herbs can play an important part in keeping you happy. Have you ever grown an herbal garden? If you have room try growing some herbs. You will get some exercise and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Looking for a new hobby? Try making your own herbal soap! How about finding the freshest herbs for your favorite recipe?

There are many more uses of herbs for the soul. It can be used in gift bags and ornaments in packages, trees or garlands and makes the perfect decoration for Christmas trees and on the table. You can also enhance your surrounding with aromatic incense to spice up the room and every corner of your house! During the winter, try capturing the sweet aroma of baked herbal bread.

Herbs can be useful in scenting wood in furniture and antique material. You can also use herbs in vacuuming if you have the type that uses water. Simply mix your favorite herbal scents with the water and light up your home with the sweet savory smell of herbs! Herbs have also been used for crafts such as jewelry in earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and hair decoration.

Another use is herbal cosmetics, which are usually gentler on your body. Shimmer and shine your hair with herbal shampoos, conditioners and rinses. Herbs are also good for skin care, body lotions and washes, herbal moisturizers, in some hair dyes and is used for fighting skin aging.

We hope you find uses for herbs that help make you happy and healthy! If you’d like to share a particular use of herb for happiness whether it is cooking, aromatherapy or anything else herbal for the soul, please let us know and we will share it with others. Thank you for visiting Herbs for the Soul!

List of herbs for the soul

Angelica Herb - Was used in ancient time to ward of evil and is currently used for culinary delights.

Basil - Great in many culinary preparations

Burdock - Burdock is popular in Asian cooking

Calendula - Used as an ornamental and in cooking

Chamomile - Used in cosmetics and shampoos

Chives - Chives is great in culinary dishes and easy to grow

Cinnamon - This sweet fragrant herb is used in many culinary preparations

Cranberry - Traditional Thanksgiving fruit used in jellies, desserts and other culinary dishes

Elderberry - Use for wine, pies, jams and other dishes

Garlic - Garlic is great in many recipes and is used for decorations

Ginger - Used in cooking and drinks

Ginseng - Ginseng is a popular herb often used for intimacy

Grape Seed - Used to make wines, jams and jellies or eaten raw as a treat

Jojoba - Used in cosmetic skin products

Lavender - Lavender has a fragrant smell and is used in cakes, icing and ice cream

Pfaffia - In cosmetics, used in bath and hair preparations

Oregano - Great in many dishes and great in the garden

Rosemary - Used for cooking and wedding decorations

Sage - Used for cosmetics and cooking - easy to grow

Thyme - Thyme is used in many culinary dishes

Soul Herbs

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Perfume and Incenses

Herbs of the Bible

Bath & Body Herbs

Culinary Herbs

University of Nebraska - Healthy Cooking with Fresh Herbs

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Cookbook: Recipes - Wikibooks

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