Inked Mag Staff
July 22nd, 2021
60 Excellent Herb Tattoos
Do you have an herb garden?
One of the biggest language debates between Americans and non-Americans centers on the pronunciation of the word herb. Outside of the United States, this word is pronounced with the H, whilst here in America we say “erb.” But, no matter how you pronounce it, herbs are pretty awesome.
Not only do they make our food taste great, many of them have aromatherapy and medical uses. Plus, no matter where you live in the world, it’s pretty easy to take care of a small herb garden. Take a peek at 60 tattoos of some of our favorite herbs from talented tattoo artists around the world. Then let us know your favorite herb from this list in the comments section on social media.
Basil
Latin: Ocimum basilicum
Native to: Central Africa and Southeast Asia
Uses: Culinary
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Cilantro/ Coriander
Latin: Coriandrum sativum
Native to: Southern Europe, Northern Africa and Southwest Asia
Uses: Culinary
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Dill
Latin: Anethum graveolens
Native to: Eurasia
Uses: Culinary
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Mint
Latin: Mentha
Native to: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and North America
Uses: Culinary, medicine, cosmetics, insecticides and aromatherapy
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Oregano
Latin: Origanum vulgare
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Uses: Culinary, folk medicine
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Parsley
Latin: Petroselinum crispum
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Uses: Culinary
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Rosemary
Latin: Salvia rosmarinus
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Uses: Culinary, fragrance and folk medicine
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Sage
Latin: Salvia officinalis
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Uses: Culinary, essential oil
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Thyme
Latin: Thymus
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Uses: Culinary
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Catnip
Latin: Nepeta cataria
Native to: Southern and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia
Uses: Folk medicine, Recreational Substance for felines
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Lavender
Latin: Lavandula
Native to: Europe, Africa and Asia
Uses: Fragrance, culinary
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Geranium
Latin: Geranium dissectum
Native to: Mediterranean Region
Uses: Culinary, fragrance
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