Herbs which are common possess great health benefits

By Diane Simpson


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.

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 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--- 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---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---Having its origin in South America this herb is very delicious along with the treatment for the skin, urinary and respiratory infection. It is a home remedy for cold, flu, cystitis and 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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