Sage

A sacred plant to the Native Americans, the sage plant is used for a variety of common ailments. 

Traditional use includes smudge ceremony. 

Medicinal indicates use for sore gums, digestive disorders, colds, fevers, asthma, and infertility.

Melissa

Melissa is a member of the mint family. It's also known as lemon balm for the lemon scent and bee balm because bees love it. 

Melissa tea or bath infusion gives a calming effect. Internal use soothes the stomach. External use calms the mind and muscles. 

Culinary uses find Melissa in salads as well as herbs in jams, vinegars, and meat-stuffing.

Lavender

A culinary, aromatic and medicinal herb, lavender grows in abundance in the South of Europe. 

A main ingredient in natural perfumes and aromatherapy, Lavender helps alleviate tension headaches, depression and insomnia. 

Lavender Cookies 
1/2 cup butter, melted 
1/2 sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbsp lavender
1 1/2 cups flour 
Topping
1/2 cup colored sugar
1 tsp lavender
Cream butter, sugar together. Blend egg, lavender and flour. Drop teaspoons of dough on cookie sheet. Heat oven to 350. Bake 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with topping.