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.
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----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---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---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.
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----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---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---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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