Bible Leaf aka Costmary

[Sylvie]

I have the best smelling plant called Costmary or Bible Leaf.
Aside from the obvious use as a fragrant bible page marker, has anyone found uses for this herb?
I am in the process of drying herbs in the dehydrator and will include this if it excels at something other than as a garnish.

 

[Reinbeau]

I have it, too, and love the smell of it. Watch it, though, it's a runner like most in the mint family. Here is a nice page showing the many uses of Costmary - I like it as a strewing herb, I remember my mother's shop smelling of it. I'll bet a nice herbal cake could be made with it, by laying leaves in the bottom of the pan before pouring in the batter!

 

[karanleaf]

I had never heard of this plant before it seems something I may have to add to my collection :coolsun Thanks so much

Reinbeau that link was very informative thank you

:happy_flower Karan

 

[HiDelight]

anything that has the smell of balsam is something I must have

I have never grown, seen or used this herb ..I have heard of it but this one is new to me

thanks!

 

[Reinbeau]

Well, it's not quite just balsam scented, it's mint scented, but it's a different type of mint scent. I think it's very delicate.