Herbs are plants or parts of plants that are used for culinary, medicinal, or aromatic purposes.
In cooking, herbs are used to add flavor, fragrance, and color to food. Common culinary herbs include basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, cilantro, and dill, among many others.
Herbs can be used fresh, dried, or as a seasoning, and they can be added to dishes in a variety of ways, such as chopped, minced, or whole.
In addition to their culinary uses, herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and many have been found to have health benefits such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties.
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