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Holistic Wellness With Healthy Herbs

By Freda Watts


Healthy herbs have formed an important part of human diet since time in memorial. They are credited of having the ability to purify the body, mind and soul. They have been included in recipes to provide fragrance, because of their nutritional value and their healing powers. They have provided home remedies for different ailments due to their detoxifying ability.

The parts used in extracting these beneficial substances include the leaves, stem and leaves. The classification depends on the benefits accrued. Some acts as sources of vitamins while other are anti-oxidants. Extracts from these plants are used in boosting immunity, getting rid of toxins from the body as well as fighting germs. The natural element in these plants makes them a preferred choice for most societies.

Some herbs have natural oils which offer anti-inflammation benefits. They offer relief to swelling by cascading the reactions on the affected part. This category of plants is recommended when dealing with such conditions as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis among other conditions.

Some extracts from medicinal plants are used in managing diabetic conditions. They work by taming blood sugar levels in the blood making diabetes easier to manage. The compounds found in garlic checks cholesterol in the blood reducing the chances of high blood pressure. This has additional benefits of preventing conditions such as coronary heart disease and stroke.

Turmeric varieties like curcumin have anti oxidants which have anti-amyloid and anti-inflammation qualities. Such compounds are effective in delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The antioxidants, vitamins and volatile oils in these elements fight cancerous cells in the body. This makes extracts from these plants beneficial in preventing endometrial, prostrate, pancreatic and colon cancers.

The benefits of the substances found in these plants are diverse. They come in different classes including digestive, aphrodisiac, lipolytic and carminative properties. Regulation of body fat makes one energetic and healthy. Other properties exhibited by these elements include diaphoretic, analgesic and anti-diaphoretic. They have been used in the manufacture of deodorants. Plants that are beneficial in digestion have been incorporated in foods making it easier to absorb.

Addition of culinary herbs to foods gives a distinct flavor and makes them spicy. The species are therefore used to make the food palatable and tasty. There are plants with antimicrobial elements that make foods healthy even during storage. The uses differ and it is never exclusively nutritional.

Researchers are trying to establish more benefits that can be accrued from herbs. They advocate care during preparation because it ensures that most of the nutrients present are preserved. Inclusion of vegetables in soups and sauces gives then a unique taste and additional nutrients. They make salads nutritious and tasty.

Chicken, meat and fish are some of the foods spiced up with healthy herbs. The tastes and flavors determine the choices made considering that different people have different tastes. Drinks are increasingly being flavored using plant extracts. Experiments are in progress to determine the effect of some plants on brain power. An example is rosemary and peppermint which are said to increase mental ability and sooth pain respectively.




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