Watch Online HD on HDtoday. A beginners look at herbs, their history, uses, and suggested ideas for today's homemakers. Illustrates the various ways in which herbs are used in cooking and as homemade remedies and cosmetics. Describes the mystical powers once attributed to herbs and offers advice on their cultivation. Describes superstitions, medical potions, and fragrant bouquets. Shows uses in salads, herb tea, stews, lavender sachets, pomander and potpourri.