There Are Great Health Benefits In Many Common Herbs

By Diane Simpson


For cooking delicious meals, herbs provide the right ingredients but do we ever ponder that that many of the common herbs are very beneficial to health. If we are really convinced about the health benefits of herbs, we would perhaps modify some of our eating habits a little and enjoy a tasty and healthy meal.

Some of the herbs that will be discussed here are very rich as anti oxidants. These anti oxidants as has been proved by research that keep the body protected against the various problems that are created by exposure to the environment. They protect us from the environment pollutants, though the stress and the fast food of the present times are also a reason for these problems. These pollutants cause extensive damage to the cells and tissues of the body and can cause various problems like cancer, aging and autoimmune diseases. All these problems can be cured by the intake of the vegetables and grains. They will also reduce the need to have anti oxidant supplements.

Herbs having anti-aging and health benefits

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

Rosemary---- Easy to grow and needs lots of sun rays and a well draining soil. Rosemary is a rich source of anti-oxidants. It is sometimes used in anti-aging skin creams because it helps to generate collagen and maintain skin tone. It is helps in case of lung congestion. Rosemary can be consumed in soups, salads, sauces and meat dishes.

Oregano--- It is also an easy to grow herb. It has a high amount of anti-oxidant property. It has also great antimicrobial properties. You can add oregano to your salads, soups, sauces, poultry dishes and meat.

Garlic---The two main compounds of garlic which are Alliccin and diallydsulphide have been proved by the research to have great healing properties. It has a great use for controlling the blood pressure and the cholesterol level of the body and has been used since a long time. In addition it is also a natural antibiotic. Against the chemical medicines the effects can be maintained by the body for a long time. Old garlic acts as antioxidant protects the body from pollution.

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-This contains a hard seed inside a hard shell. Nutmeg is very useful for Asthma, easing aching joints, indigestion and Alzheimer.




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