There Are Great Health Benefits In Many Common Herbs

By Diane Simpson


The herbs always play an important role in the cooking process by the addition of their flavors. But in the maintenance of the health they also play an important part. If we come to know about the health benefits of the herbs we can do a modification our eating habits so that apart from having a tasty meal it become healthy also.

The herbs are mostly full of anti-oxidants. The medical research has proved that anti-oxidants are helpful in protecting us against the free radicals which are present in the air around us, to which we are continuously exposed. The free radicals are the pollutants in the environment. These are also found in processed food and when we are stressed. They also cause damage to tissues and cells which go on to cause ageing, cancer autoimmune diseases and some others. We could have whole grains, fruits, vegetables and herbs to save us from the free radicals providing enough anti oxidants. We could also eat anti-oxidant pills to protect ourselves.

Anti-ageing and health benefits deriving from herbs

Basil----This herb can be grown domestically. However it will need a minimum of 6 hours of sun rays daily without any fail with moist soil. BetaCaryophyllene and eugenalare the basic components of the herb that helps in healing symptoms like sudden spasms, pains in head and, Arthritis. It has a strong ant-aging and anti-bacterial property

Dell---- Dell, is an easy herb to grow. It is rich in phytonutrient Quercitim. It helps to protect the skin from UV rays.

Rosemary---- This is easily grown and it requires lot of sunlight and a soil which drains out water well. Rosemary has sufficient anti-oxidants. This is at times used in creams meant for anti-ageing as it assists generation of collagen and helps to maintain skin tone. This also helps if you have lung congestion. Rosemary can be added in soups, sauces, salads and meat dishes.

Oregano---It has high amount of anti-oxidant and antimicrobial properties and can be grown easily. It adds flavor to the food when used in cooking.

Garlic---Health benefits of garlic has always been proved by many latest scientific studies. Allicin and diallyd sulphide are contained in garlic which are two main healing compounds. Garlic is being used since many years as a herbal medicine. This has been used since long to manage blood pressure and to control. Garlic is a strong natural antibiotic, as proved by the modern research. Garlic has long term health benefits contrary to the medicines, as it stays longer in the body. Old garlic is a strong anti-oxidant and thus provides protection to the body against free radicals.

Nasturitium--- This has its origins in South America and is a delicious herbal remedy. This herb helps in treating skin conditions, the problems of the urinary tract and the respiratory system. It is also advised in cases of Flu and cold , this herb is a good home remedy for Alopecia or hair loss.

Nettles--- The medicinal property of pectoral and astringent are contained in this herb which heals numerous health problems. Of these problems, gastric ulcers, arthritis and blood pressure are the main.

Nutmeg--- It is a seed within a hard cove. Nutmeg is used widely for Asthma, relieving aching joints, Alzheimer, Indigestion etc.




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