There Are Great Health Benefits In Many Common Herbs




Many of the common herbs lend good taste to our meals, by providing the right ingredients, which we do not really stop and think that they have many health benefits. We could enjoy good taste and great health, if we are certain that they provide health benefits.

Many of these herbs are rich in anti-oxidants. Now, it is a medically established fact that anti-oxidants protect the body against free radicals we are exposed to day in and day out in the environment. These substances in the environment are the pollutants. Free radicals are also produced through stress and some processed foods. These free radicals damage cells and tissues which are collectively responsible for Cancer, aging, autoimmune diseases and some others. Eating fruits, whole grains, some vegetables and herbs we can consume enough anti-oxidants to protect our health. It would obviate the need to eat anti-oxidant pills.

Anti ageing benefit of some herbs and their benefits

Basil---- It is an herb easy to grow. It needs a minimum of 6 hours of sun and soil that drains water well. Basil possesses compounds called Beta-Caryophyllene and eugenal that alleviate symptoms like cramps, headaches, Arthritis etc. These properties are also ant-aging. It has also strong anti-bacterial properties.

Dell---- Dell can be easily grown. It is rich in phytonutrient Quercitim. It gives protection to the skin from UV rays.

Rosemary----Rosemary which has high content of anti oxidant needs lot of sun rays and moist soil to grow. It helps in creating the collagen necessary in maintaining skin tone and hence it is used in the creams. It can cure lung congestion also and can be consume in food also.

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--- It is a delicious herbal remedy having its origin in S America. It is widely known as herbal remedy for treating skin conditions as also the urinary tract, respiratory system. It is also suggested in case of cold and Flu, Cystitis, home remedy for hair loss or Alopecia.

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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