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.
Herbs having anti-aging and health 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--- This also can be easily grown. It is rich in anti-oxidant and anti microbial properties. You can season your salads, soups, sauces, poultry dishes and meat, with oregano.
Garlic---Modern scientific studies have pinpointed a number of health benefits of garlic. There are two main healing compounds of garlic called Alliccin and diallyd sulphide, Garlic has been used s herbal medicine since many years. It has been used by people since long to manage blood pressure and cholesterol level under control. Modern research has indicated that garlic is a strong natural antibiotic. The health benefit of garlic is sustained by the human body for an extended period as opposed to medicinal pills. Aged garlic is also found to be a powerful anti-oxidant and thus can protect 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---It is a valuable herbal remedy for a variety of human conditions. Its medical properties include Astringent, Pectoral etc. It is used in cases of Arthritis, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers.
Nutmeg-This contains a hard seed inside a hard shell. Nutmeg is very useful for Asthma, easing aching joints, indigestion and Alzheimer.
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.
Herbs having anti-aging and health 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--- This also can be easily grown. It is rich in anti-oxidant and anti microbial properties. You can season your salads, soups, sauces, poultry dishes and meat, with oregano.
Garlic---Modern scientific studies have pinpointed a number of health benefits of garlic. There are two main healing compounds of garlic called Alliccin and diallyd sulphide, Garlic has been used s herbal medicine since many years. It has been used by people since long to manage blood pressure and cholesterol level under control. Modern research has indicated that garlic is a strong natural antibiotic. The health benefit of garlic is sustained by the human body for an extended period as opposed to medicinal pills. Aged garlic is also found to be a powerful anti-oxidant and thus can protect 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---It is a valuable herbal remedy for a variety of human conditions. Its medical properties include Astringent, Pectoral etc. It is used in cases of Arthritis, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers.
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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