A touch of class for any recipe, the aromatic herbs are the secret for a light, tasty and fragrant cuisine. Able to enhance flavors and enhance foods, they are the natural substitute for salt and together with the use of spices they make dishes fresh and nutritious. With the return to a more natural and healthy cuisine, and with the practices of do it yourself andvegetable garden in the house increasingly popular, aromatic herbs color and perfume an increasing number of balconies. Among hydrangeas and geraniums, sage, rosemary and basil are no longer seen, but they sprout many unusual aromatic plants which are good for health and which enrich the table with new smells and flavors. Cultivating them is simple, a small terrace, a little sun and a pinch of love are enough. Here are what they are the 10 aromatic plants that can no longer be missing in the home garden:

Marjoram

Remember oregano, another aromatic herb widely used in cooking, but it is more peppery. It is perfect for seasoning meat, vegetables, fish and fresh cheeses. Thanks to the rich content of vitamin C, marjoram proves effective in case of cold and cough and for its calming and sedative properties it is indicated to combat anxiety, migraine and insomnia.

thyme

Herb with a strong and penetrating perfume as well as very pleasant, it aromatizes roasts and stews, potatoes, peas and beans, and the soups of these legumes. Toning up for the body and recommended in case of stress, the thyme protects against bronchial infections and exerts a very effective anti-inflammatory property.

Juniper

Much loved already by the Romans, it is perfect as pepper substitute and it is excellent if combined with game or baked fish, but the berries must be crushed and never eaten. Natural antiseptic for the urinary and respiratory tracts, juniper also has antirheumatic properties: massaging the body with juniper oil helps relax contracted muscles, prevents cramps and tones.

Anise

Its taste is unmistakable and is notoriously known for making sweets and liqueurs very sweet taste, close to that of fennel and with a mint aftertaste. Its seeds have balsamic and digestive properties and are particularly useful for appeasing anxiety and insomnia.

Tarragon

Delicious with eggs and chicken and widely used to prepare some particular sauces and to make soups and dishes mainly based on fish more inviting, this herb is very useful against toothache and digestion problems.

Borage

Its purple flowers will add a touch of color to your potted garden and will be useful for decorate cakes and sweets. Rich in potassium, this herb is excellent in soups and soups and to flavor summer drinks. Fresh leaves are used in salads to replace cucumbers and are the staple food for traditional Ligurian pansotti. Borage can be used against sore throat and skin diseases.

Dill

Very good not only with fish, but also suitable in marinades and as a salad dressing, dill is recognized for its small yellow flowers and very intense smell and flavor. It is a natural remedy against halitosis, insomnia and cellulite thanks to its diuretic and purifying properties.

Chives

It prefers shade, but it also grows in the sun. Very fragrant, is part of the large garlic family and therefore, in addition to finding a great use in the kitchen to flavor and flavor, it also has many of the beneficial properties of garlic. Its aroma is exploited in the preparation of many sauces and to decorate dishes, both chopped and in threads. Rich in mineral salts, vitamin C and phosphorus, it has strong purifying and diuretic properties.

Horseradish

It has a characteristic, almost spicy flavor, which may not appeal to everyone. Famous the sauce in which the grated roots they are mixed with cream and vinegar to flavor meat and fish dishes. The leaves have a sweeter flavor and can be used to enrich the salad. Horseradish is very effective in treating osteoarthritis, respiratory problems and urinary tract infections.

Chervil

Its flavor is reminiscent of anise and its appearance is very similar to parsley. Excellent for flavoring potatoes, eggs and fish, its leaves are eaten raw, thinly cut. Widely used in the treatment of rheumatic pains, water retention or eczema, chervil is also used for its emollient properties and to treat bruises, insect bites, eyes inflamed by the sun and wind and chilblains.

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