Examples Of Good Healthy Herbs

By Tara Webb


With the growing awareness of the side effects of chemicals that are in drugs, so many people are fast replacing their preferences with healthy herbs. Although some of these herbs are still not unknown, there are still many known areas whose benefits have not been fully explored. It is man's interest to keep on identifying these natural plants and seek ways by which they can help better lives. Some of the already researched ones include mint, basil, celery, dandelion, garlic, oregano, rosemary herb, spearmint and tarragon.

Basil is recognized by several people as the king of herbs. It is one of the oldest and it comes with lots of phytonutrients for man's benefits. The herb is expensive in some areas and it is highly respected in some traditions across the world. The scientific name of this useful herb is "Ocimum basilicum". Varieties of basil include Mediterranean Cultivar (sweet basil), Asian basil, lemon basil and Thai basil.

Basil herb has a lot of health benefits. For example, its chemical compounds are responsible for preventing disorders and diseases in man. It is also very rich in orientin, vicenin and other polyphenolic flavonoids. Polyphenolic flavonoids are known for their effectiveness in preventing the dangerous effects of radiation on the skin. It also contains essential oils like eugenol, linalool, citral, terpineol and citronellol. The oils help to fight against bacterial infection.

Some of the most important contents in basil herb include beta-carotene, vitamin A, lutein, zea-xanthin and cryptoxanthin. The concentration of these compounds in the basil herb is higher than in most other leaves. These compounds are known for fighting aging.

Celery herb grows well is very common in the Mediterranean region. It is useful as medicine as also as food condiment. Known scientifically as Apium Graveolens, it is known to grow well in areas where the soil has good amount of moisture and nutrients. People who are overweight can use celery herb without worrying about weight gain. In fact, the herb's low calories and large amount of non-soluble fiber even help to support weight loss. Other useful chemical elements in it include vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin and lutin. Lutin is an important flavonoid that helps to prevent cancer.

Dandelion herb is another useful plant. The leaves, roots and other parts of it have something spectacular to offer. Its use as medicine is also another reason why people like it. Its scientific name is Taraxacum Officinale but it is also called priest's crown, Irish daisy, monk's head, lion's tooth and blowball. The roots have antioxidants that prevent diseases. The leaves are also low in calorific value; you can get just 45 calories of energy in 100g of dandelion herb. Other materials in the herb include potassium, magnesium, manganese and iron.

Garlic is another plant that is used as medicine and food ingredient. Its medicinal values include protection from coronary artery disease, cancer and infection. It is also a good preventive medicine for stomach cancer.

Rosemary Tarragon herb, savory, peppermint and sweet marjoram are other important healthy herbs. Sweet marjoram for instance is useful for its vitamin content and culinary importance. Vitamin A and zeaxanthin are present in sweet marjoram.




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