A herb is a plant that's valued for flavor, scent, or other qualities. Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines, and for spiritual purposes. In American English the pronunciation of "herb" varies by individual, with the initial "h" either silent or pronounced (or ) on no noticeable regional or socioeconomic basis, but in British English the sounded "h" predominates: (see American and British English pronunciation differences). Uses Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, or i… (More on Herbs)