Culinary Herbs. Made popular as a perfume centuries ago when introduced by Spanish conquistadors who had found the aromatic herb in South America. Mostly all parts of the plant are used.
Optimal flavor lasts for about six months and decays after that. Term fresh culinary herbs includes all varieties of basil chervil chives cilantro culantro dill lemon verbena marjoram mint oregano parsley rosemary sage savory sorrel tarragon. Herbs are among the most fragile flavors.
Delicate herbs like chives and sweet basil are a delicate garnish.
Thyme grows easily and loves to be both in the garden bed and in the container. Optimal flavor lasts for about six months and decays after that. Sweet basil the most common type is redolent of licorice and cloves. In comparison medicinal herbs are commonly used for treating disease.