Herbs Honor

Nature Study

Requirements

  1. List 25 culinary herbs and the use of each one.

    Answer: 1) Manjericão - massas e molhos de tomate; 2) Salsa - tempero geral e saladas; 3) Cebolinha - sopas, ovos, finalizar pratos; 4) Coentro - peixes e comida nordestina; 5) Alecrim - carnes e batatas assadas; 6) Tomilho - ensopados e aves; 7) Orégano - pizza e molhos; 8) Louro - feijões e cozidos; 9) Hortelã - sucos, chás e tabule; 10) Sálvia - recheios e carnes; 11) Endro (dill) - peixes e conservas; 12) Estragão - molhos e frango; 13) Anis - pães e doces; 14) Cominho - feijão e carnes; 15) Açafrão - arroz e risotos; 16) Gengibre - marinadas e chá; 17) Curry (mistura) - pratos indianos; 18) Capim-limão (capim-santo) - chás e marinadas; 19) Pimenta-do-reino - tempero universal; 20) Noz-moscada - molho branco e doces; 21) Canela - doces, bolos e café; 22) Cravo-da-índia - cozidos e compotas; 23) Mostarda (sementes) - molhos e conservas; 24) Erva-doce (funcho) - pães e chás; 25) Cebola e alho (bulbos aromáticos) - base de quase todo refogado. — Culinary herbs are pillars of world gastronomy, with basil being a staple of Italian cuisine and rosemary of the Mediterranean. Embrapa researches Brazilian cultivars, with Brazil being a major producer of parsley and chives according to official agricultural data currently in use.

  2. List 25 medicinal herbs and the use of each one.

    Answer: 1) Chamomile - calming and digestive; 2) Boldo - liver and digestion; 3) Lemongrass - calming and insomnia; 4) Guaco - cough and bronchitis; 5) Eucalyptus - respiratory tract (inhalation); 6) Aloe - burns and skin; 7) Mint - digestion and gas; 8) Rosemary - stimulant and circulation; 9) Arnica - bruises and hematomas (external use); 10) Wormwood - digestive and vermifuge; 11) Lemon balm (melissa) - calming; 12) Hibiscus - diuretic; 13) Ginger - nausea and throat; 14) Turmeric - anti-inflammatory; 15) Senna - laxative; 16) Mallow - inflammations of the throat and mouth; 17) Espinheira-santa - gastritis and ulcer; 18) Plantain - wounds and inflammations; 19) Carqueja - liver and digestion; 20) Quebra-pedra (stonebreaker) - kidney stones; 21) Mexican tea (mastruz) - vermifuge and healing; 22) Wild basil/sweet basil - cough and flu; 23) Horsetail - diuretic and remineralizing; 24) Fennel - colic and gas; 25) Calendula - healing and anti-inflammatory (external use). — Medicinal plants have been regulated by Brazil's ANVISA since 2010 with the National Policy on Medicinal Plants. Boldo is most consumed by Brazilians after breakfast, with Embrapa researching medicinal cultivars officially regulated and in global use today.

  3. Prepare a dish or beverage (juice or tea) using herbs.

    Answer: Mint tea: 1 spoonful of fresh leaves in a cup, pour hot water, cover for 5 min, strain, and sweeten. Pesto: 50g basil, 30g pine nuts, 1 clove of garlic, 50ml olive oil, 30g parmesan blended until smooth. Serve with pasta or bread. — Teas and fresh herbs are a worldwide tradition, with Genoese Italian pesto being a centuries-old recipe. Embrapa Hortaliças developed Brazilian basil cultivars for the culinary industry, with growing production over the last 10 years officially today.

  4. Using herbs known in your region, make 2 of the following products:
    • Cream
    • Cushion or pillow (with herbal filling)
    • Soap
    • Paper
    • Decorative candle
    • Sachet

    Answer: Soap: glycerin in a water bath, 5g of dried herb, dye, in molds for 4h. Sachet: 10x10cm fabric, fill it with lavender, chamomile, and dried roses. It scents wardrobes and drawers. — Herb crafts are a common practice in Brazilian studios such as Casa Cor, with lavender being popular for relaxation. Phytotherapy-grade quality materials are available in stores such as Mundo Verde and Natural Plus, officially regulated and in national use today.

  5. Make a decorative jar with a mixture of dried herbs.

    Answer: A 500ml glass jar, alternating layers: lavender (blue), rose (red), chamomile (yellow), mint (green), cloves. Add essential oil. Close it with fabric and decorative twine. — Homemade potpourri is an English tradition from the 17th century, being a natural method of scenting environments. Stores such as Pier 1 and Casa Riachuelo sell ready-made decorative jars with a spiced mixture, in line with Brazilian decor trends currently in global use.

  6. Make a box with aromatic substances.

    Answer: A 20x15cm wooden box lined with fabric. Add: lavender, rosemary, clove, cinnamon, dried orange peel. A partial lid allows diffusion. Renew the herbs every 3 months. — Aromatic boxes are a French tradition from the 18th century, like pomanders, being an evolution in modern decor. Brands such as Maison Margiela use the technique in premium products, being the basis of the aromatherapy and home decor market in Brazil in use today.

  7. Cite and identify 5 wild herbs that grow in the region where you live.

    Answer: Beggarticks (field), lemongrass (all of Brazil), boldo (gardens), espinheira-santa (the south), plantain (urban). Identify it by the leaf, flower, and habitat. Confirm with a botanist before using. — Brazilian wild herbs follow the cataloging of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, with Lorenzi being a reference in 'Medicinal Plants in Brazil' (1992). Each region has endemic species according to the local biome, officially in use for traditional folk phytotherapy.

  8. Cite 5 herbs that can be used as a dye and mention the color they produce.

    Answer: Turmeric (yellow), annatto (orange-red), beet (pink), spinach (green), red cabbage (purple to blue). Boil the leaves, strain, dye the fabrics. Fix with vinegar or salt before use. — Natural dyes are an age-old tradition, having been used by ancient civilizations. The current sustainable movement values this process, with Embrapa researching cultivars for the Brazilian green textile industry, officially in growing global use today.

  9. Cite 5 herbs that can be used in insect control.

    Answer: Citronella (mosquitoes), rue (ants, cockroaches), rosemary (moths), mint (mice), neem (general). Plant them in pots or make extracts: boil the leaves, strain, and spray in the corners. — Natural repellents are an alternative to DDT, which was banned by the WHO, being effective and ecological. Embrapa researches neem for Brazilian agricultural pests, with growing exports since 2010. Citronella is the base of candles and commercial products officially in use today.

  10. Grow 5 culinary herbs for at least 3 months.

    Answer: 20cm pots with holes, fertilized soil. Plant: parsley, chives, basil, rosemary, mint. Water 2x a day, morning sun, regular pruning. Weekly photos and fresh use in recipes. — A homemade herb garden has been a growing trend since the 2010s, being a sustainable and economical practice. Embrapa Hortaliças has a free booklet, 'Home Cultivation', with detailed instructions, being environmental education officially in use today in Brazil.

  11. Cite 5 herbs that attract bees.

    Answer: Lavender (purple flowers), thyme (nectar), rosemary (blue flowers), basil (white), borage (sky-blue). Plant them in full sun for a bee-friendly area. It supports the local ecosystem. — Bees are fundamental to Brazilian agricultural pollination, with Embrapa Apicultura being a reference. Brazil has 250 native species, with the planting of bee-friendly herbs being an important conservation strategy for sustainable beekeeping currently officially in use.

  12. Cite 5 herbs mentioned in the Bible. Mention the biblical texts where they can be found and the purposes of their use.

    Answer: Mint (Mt 23:23, the tithe), dill (Mt 23:23), cumin (Isaiah 28:25, seasoning), hyssop (Ps 51:7, purification), aloe (John 19:39, embalming). Each one with its biblical context. — Biblical plants are studied in Adventist theology, each one with a spiritual symbolism. Manuals such as 'Plants of the Bible' by Theóphilo Cunha detail the contexts, being for devotional use for Pathfinder Christian meditation officially in use today.