What Is Mixed Herbs?

Mixed herbs is a common mix of different dried herbs, ready for use without needing to measure out individual quantities. A typical mix includes equal parts of Basil, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme.

Culinary Use

Mixed herbs is just right for boosting the flavor of pasta sauces, soups, stews, stuffing, breads, marinades, butter, salad dressings, stocks, vinegars, vinaigrettes, and even some desserts, drinks and confectionaries. Dried herbs are also suitable for use as a garnish

Health Benefits

Consuming herbs may help to prevent and manage heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It may also help to reduce blood clots and provide anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour properties. Research is ongoing but studies have shown that:

• Garlic, linseed, fenugreek and lemongrass may help lower cholesterol.
• Garlic is useful for people with mildly elevated blood pressure.
• Fenugreek can help control blood sugar and insulin activity (as can linseed, flaxseed and cinnamon).
• Garlic, onions, chives, leeks, mint, basil, oregano, sage and many other herbs can help protect against cancer.
• Herbs are rich in antioxidants, especially cloves, cinnamon, sage, oregano and thyme, by helping to reduce low-density lipoproteins (‘bad’ cholesterol).

Fresh herbs often contain higher antioxidant levels compared to processed or dried herbs. If you are using herbs in order to harness their health-promoting aspects first and foremost, aim to add your fresh herbs at the end of cooking or as you serve to preserve these properties.

Nutrition Value

A teaspoon of mixed herbs weighing 2 g contains:

• Calories: 5
• Total Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 0mg
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Protein: 0g

Forms Available

• Dried Leaves