Aztec kitchens utilized a built-in herb garden to incorporate fresh herbs and spices into their traditional dishes. The Aztecs valued the use of herbs and spices for their culinary and medicinal properties. Herbs like epazote, Mexican oregano, and cilantro were commonly grown in Aztec kitchen gardens. These herbs were used in a variety of dishes, including stews, sauces, and salsas. The Aztecs believed that the use of fresh herbs not only enhanced the flavor of their food but also had healing and purifying effects on the body.
