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10 Popular Herbal Medicines : Benefits & uses 2020.

 10 Popular Herbal Medicines : Benefits & uses.

Herbs 

Herb is defined as a leafy green or flowering plant may be in the form of fresh or dried, herbs contain aromatic properties that can be used as a flavoring agent or fragrance agent.

  • Herbs having varieties of medicinal uses.
  • Herbs not only provide flavor in food but also provide so many health benefits.
  • Herbal medicines used as a kitchen medicine from thousand of the years.
  • Herbs used in medicine since ancient time.
  • Herbs having medicinal properties & natural heling power.
  • People now a days trending to wards herbs as a medicine.
  • Traditionally herbs used to cure so many of diseases. 
  • Herbs are rich in vitamin K.
  • Be aware that "natural" does not mean "safe".
  • Do not start & stop dosage of medicine before checking with doctors.

1.Basil


Basil contains essential oils eugenol, linalool, citronellol.  Basil contain anti-inflammatory properties so that can help to lower the risk of heart diseases & bowl issues. Basil also contains rientin & viceninare are water soluble flavonoids can protects white blood cells. Basil full powerful antioxidants & phytochemicals, which prevents cancer.

2.Parsley


Several studies have found that apigenin is abundantly present in parsley it has been shown to possess significant inti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants, & anti-carcinogenic properties. Parsley contains vitamin A & C. Parsley provide healthy heart, reduce high blood pressure.  

3.Rosemary


Rosemary have an active ingredient like carnosic acid or carnosol which exhibit antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic & neuroprotective activities. Rosemary helps in preventing damage of blood vessels, aids with cardiovascular health, help with digestion & improve memory function some studies proved that.

4.Peppermint


Mint is ayurvedic herb & used as a natural coolant. The main component of peppermint is menthol. Peppermint used for centuries to treat digestion, freshening the breath, aches & pains. Menthol effect on gastrointestinal tissue & topically performs as an anesthetic that helps relieve sore muscles & body aches. Mint rich in calcium, potassium & vitamin B.

5.Lemongrass


Lemongrass has a fresh lemony aroma & citrus flavor. it provides anti-oxidants & defense against cancer & eye inflammation. It also contains vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, manganese, iron calcium & antioxidant properties. Lemongrass relieve pain, swelling reduce cholesterol. 

6.Chamomile


Chamomile has been consumed for centuries as a natural remedy for several health conditions. Chamomile used for ulcer, wounds, gastrointestinal disorder, insomnia, rheumatic, anxiety, diarrhea, menstrual disorder & hemorrhoids.

7.Fennel


Fennel is very flavorful and aromatic herbs contain vitamin A, potassium, sodium & calcium. The strongly flavored leaves of fennel are similar in shape to dill. Fennel used for various problems including intestinal gas, heartburn, bloating, loss of appetite, cough, menstrual cramp, colic, vaginal symptoms & sunburn.

8.Stevia


The active compound in stevia is steviol glycosides which is pH stable, heat stable & non fermentable. It is 30 to 150 time sweetener than  sugar. It contain almost "0" calorie like artificial sweetener. The study shows that stevia plant might have cardiotonic action. Helps in weight control, blood pressure, allergies & diabetes.

9.Coriander/Cilantro


It also contains vitamin A, C, K, folate, potassium, beta-carotene, choline & manganese. Rich in antioxidants, lower blood sugar, Protect brain health, good for digestion, gut health & heart health, nausea, IBS, stomach pain & diarrhea.

10.Thyme


Thyme is a Mediterranean herb with dietary, medicinal & ornamental uses. Thymus vulgaris oil & extract contain thymol, p-cymene, carvacrol, and Y-terpipene as major components. Thyme show very strong anti-fungal, anti-bacterial & antioxidant properties. T- vulgaris essential oil retards food spoilage & increase shelf life of foods. Thyme helps in whooping cough, arthritis, infection, intestinal gas, bedwetting, diarrhea, colic & sore throat.

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