Great benefits of Herbs to heal ailments

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 benefit of some herbs and their 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 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---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--- 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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