Scientific name: Anethum graveolens

Family: Apiaceae

Origin: N Africa and Arabian penisula

Medicinal use:With fresh dill all kinds of dishes can be flavored, it can be added, in addition to fish, to seafood, meats, rice, salads, vinegars and flavored oils, sauces … it provides its sweet, fresh and aniseed flavor, a unique flavor that no other aromatic plant can provide.

Scientific name: Persicaria odorata

Family: Polygonaceae

Origin: SE Asia

Medicinal use:The leaf is closely identified with the gastronomy of Vietnam, where it is eaten raw in salad (including chicken salad) and in raw rolls. In Cambodian gastronomy, the leaf is called chi krasang tomhom and is used to prepare soups, stews, salads and Cambodian rolls

Scientific name: Allium schoenoprasum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Origin: Europe, Asia and N America

Medicinal use:Chives are eaten raw in salads, cooked, or prepared in various pickles and also as a culinary condiment; it is generally used dehydrated to flavor soups and stews

Scientific name: Tropaeolum majus

Family: Tropeolaceae

Origin: S America

Medicinal use: In the kitchen, its tender leaves and very finely chopped flowers are used in soups and salads, giving a fresh and spicy flavor reminiscent of pepper or mustard. The flowers, due to their pleasant taste and appearance, are used to decorate meat, fish, salads and vegetables dishes. The plant is especially rich in vitamins and minerals and a remedy used to cleanse the blood, as it supports the body in its detoxification. The flavor of the leaves is slightly spicy. Optically, its crumbled leaves also enrich pasta dishes and pizzas.

Scientific name: Arracacia xanthorrhiza

Family: Apiaceae

Origin: S America

Medicinal use:The uses of arracacha are very similar to those of potatoes. This tuber is used in South American gastronomy to prepare various dishes, soups, stews, meatballs, cakes, gnocchi, purees and garnishes. The arracacha provides a special flavor and color to the dishes. The young stalks can be consumed in salads. Given its nutritional value, the consumption of arracacha is recommended in the diet of children, the elderly and convalescent.

Scientific name: Apium graveolens

Family: Apiaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

Medicinal use:Celeriac root can be used raw or cooked. Celeriac meat is tough and compact and off-white. Celeriac has a mild flavor and is often used as a flavoring in soups and stews, although it is increasingly being used on its own, usually pureed, or in stews, gratins, and baked dishes. In any case, celery is very positive in the human diet due to its high content of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, in addition to being considered a good diuretic due to the high percentage of water.

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: India and SE Asia

Medicinal use:In addition to its organoleptic properties, it is widely used to color many dishes, not only in Italian cuisine or a different pesto sauce, both fresh and dry we can use this aromatic herb in soups, salads, purees, sauces, vinaigrettes , meat, fish and even desserts.