# Chia Pet Herbs
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Basil
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Basil can be grown in your Chia herb garden. Basil is commonly used in cooking, as its leaves are used both fresh and dried. According to James E. Simmon, of Purdue University, basil is traditionally used to treat ailments from headaches to worms and diarrhea. Basil oil can be used in fragrances and shampoos.
Chives
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Chives make a great addition to your Chia herb garden. Chives are a part of the onion and leak family and are used fresh in dishes. In addition to being delicious, Jeanine M. Davis, in the Department of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University, states that during the month of June or July the plant blooms featuring beautiful purple and pink flowers. Chives have healing properties as well, the oil is used as an antibacterial.
Cilantro
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Cilantro is part of the Chia herb garden. Cilantro is the tasty green leaf commonly used in salsa. The leaves are used fresh, because they loose quite a bit of flavoring if dried. If the word "cilantro" does not sound familiar to you, you may know it by its other names, coriander or Chinese parsley. Cilantro leaves also produce essential oils.
Curled Parsley
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Your Chia herb garden may contain parsely. Parsley is definitely a versatile herb. It is not only used as a garnish, but also incorporated into many dishes. Surprisingly, this herb is not one of the easier ones to grow. The article, "Bright, Green Parsley More than Just a Garnish," from the University of Arkansas, indicates that the parsley plant requires patience when grown at home.
Dill
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Grow dill for pickling, in your Chia herb garden. When you hear the word "dill" you cannot help but think of "pickle". The leaves and the seeds are used from this versatile plant. It also is used as a garnish for dishes. The article, "Growing Herbs in the Home Garden," from West Virginia University, suggests that transplanting dill is very difficult. The flowering seeds also produce an essential oil.
Marjoram
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Fragrant and beautiful Marjoram makes a great Chia garden herb. Marjoram is considered a near perfect herb. According to West Virginia University, this popular herb produces one of the most fragrant oils available, and it is frequently used in perfumes. The leaves are used fresh or dried. Marjoram is known as the little cousin of oregano, because of its milder flavor. Marjoram has healing properties, too, as it is said to work great in relieving sinus headaches, coughs and congestion.
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