Herbs and spices
Herbs and spices were naturally-occurring seasonings derived from the leaves, stems, roots, or seeds of plants or minerals. Spices were typically used to create or enhance the flavor of foods and beverages. Herbs, in addition to being used as a seasoning, could be used as a medicine.

In the 2250s, a menu of Earth foods in the mess hall aboard the  listed several food items with spices which were available through the day: 
 11:00 to 17:00 hours – 
 A small lunch pack containing chicken and ham with synthetic spice.
 A small lunch pack containing vegetable and spice with synthetic spice.
 17:00 to 25:00 hours – 
 A small dinner pack containing chicken stew and synthetic spice.
 A small dinner pack containing beef stew and synthetic spice. ()

In 2268, Doctor Leonard McCoy, after tasting the tablet that a Fabrini man gave him, mentioned that it tasted like an ancient herb derivative. ()

While raising her granddaughter Beverly Crusher, Felisa Howard taught her what she herself had learned about roots and herbs. ()

Dr. Julian Bashir recalled watching an Invernian girl die of an ailment that could have been cured with an herb that was growing all over the area, though he did not know that at the time. ()

In 2371, the holographic character Freya asked The Doctor whether he was a master of herb lore. He replied that he supposed he was. ()

The popular children's rhyme "What Are Little Boys Made Of?" asserted that girls were made of sugar and spice. ()

In 2372, Neelix offered to make B'Elanna Torres one of his Jibalian seven-spice omelettes. ()

Prior to the development of the akoonah, some Native American tribes used psychoactive herbs to assist in vision quests. ()

The Kadi of the Delta Quadrant did not approve of spices, or anything else that "might inflame the senses". ()

In 2377, Neelix felt responsible for making Gar sick, as he had added a few exotic spices to the Dralian's food after receiving complaints about its blandness. ()

Also that year, Neelix prepared his grandmother's recipe for Tuvok with no herbs and spices, an alteration which the Talaxian claimed rendered it "practically tasteless." ()

Types of herbs and spices 
 Amber spice
 Bantan
 Basil
 Black pepper
 Cayenne
 Chives
 Dill weed
 Garlic
 Ginger
 Hajjlaran
 Invernian herb
 Jalapeño
 Kreetassan spice
 Makara herb
 Mint
 Moon grass
 Mustard seed
 Nimian sea salt
 Nutmeg
 Paprika
 Pazafer
 Peppermint
 Prishic
 Redspice
 Salt
 Spith basil
 Takeo herb
 Talaxian spice
 Tarragon
 Tellurian spice
 Terellian spice
 Vulcan

See also 
Enolian spice wine
I'danian spice pudding
Jibalian seven-spice omelette
Kolaish spice oil
Talaxian spice stew
Vulcan spice tea

External links 
 
 
 Herbs and spices
Earth foods