Herbs add flavor, aroma, and sometimes even medicinal properties to dishes, teas, and remedies. Spices, on the other hand, come from other parts of the plant, like seeds, bark, roots, or fruits. Examples include cinnamon bark, cumin seeds, and ginger root. Spices are typically dried and ground, and they tend to have a stronger, more intense flavor compared to herbs.
草本植物可為菜餚、茶和藥方增添風味、香氣,有時甚至還具有藥用價值。而香料則來自植物的其他部分,如種子、樹皮、根或果實。例如肉桂皮、小茴香籽和生薑根。香料通常是晒乾和磨碎的,與草藥相比,它們的味道往往更濃郁、更強烈。