Known by many herbalists as the best antiviral in the world. The Native Americans that used this herb, which they referenced as biscuit root, during the great flu epidemic of 1917 never died. Lomatium dissectum Family: Apiaceae - parsley, carrot Parts used: root, seeds (most potent), leaves, blossoms Actions Antiviral Antibacterial Analgesic Antifungal Antispasmodic Antimicrobial Antiseptic Diaphoretic Expectorant Stimulant Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Resp

Cilantro is a two for one plant, providing delicious leaves to accent Mexican and Mediterranean dishes in cooler weather. Then coriander seeds when the weather gets hot. Coriandrum sativum Family: Apiaceae - parsley, carrot Parts used: leaves, blossoms and seeds (coriander) Actions Anti-Bacterial Anti-Catarrhal Antifungal Antiviral Antimicrobial Antioxidant Carminative Emmenagogue Expectorant Sedative Vermifuge Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Digestive Uses Supports

All peppers have medicinal properties, but cayenne seems to have the strongest and what is used the most for medicinal purpose. Capsicum annum Family: Solanaceae - nightshare, tomato, peppers Parts used: fruit Actions Analgesic Antibacterial Anti-Catarrhal Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Microbial Antiseptic Antispasmodic Anti-Tumor Anti-Ulcer Astringent Carminative Hemostatic Rubefacient Stimulant Styptic Thermogenic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Hot Dry Warming Cardiovascular Dig

Basil is an aromatic garden herb that does not have to be crushed or bruised to release its oils. There are over 150 different varieties of basil, each with its own unique fragrance, look and even medicinal properties. It is fun to plant a variety throughout the garden. Ociumum, sp. Family: Lamiaceae - mint family Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antibacterial Anti-infectious Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Antiseptic Antispasmodic Antiseptic Antiviral Aromatic Carminat