These TOP 10 Healing Herbs Are All You Need To Cure ANY Day-To-Day Ailments

Last updated on 27 JUL 2017

Sometimes all the medicine you need is available to you, from what Nature has provided us since the beginning of time.

I always say that you shouldn’t reach for pills unless the things have gone too far and you need professional help. When it comes to day-to-day health problems like stomach cramps, menstrual cramps or a headache, you can evade them or help yourself by adding a certain herb to your diet.

It takes no special knowledge to use herbs, you just have to know which one you need and when. But, you should rest assure that there are usually no disadvantages and side effects when you add herbs to your diet.

Depending on the food you are making, most herbs will blend in or enhance the food you are preparing. Always feel free to add herbs to your diet even if you are feeling fine, they are beneficial for preventing ailments.

Use the herbs guide listed below to preserve your health and help with your current health condition. But, never overdo with excessive usage. If you are on pregnant, nursing, or are on any medication, I recommend that you first consult with your nutritionist.

Healing Herbs In Detail:

1. Rosemary: Reduces Coughing

Rosemary is an aromatic herb and contains eucalyptol which is proven to loosen chest congestion, making phlegm easier to expel. And since Rosemary is rich in anti-inflammatory tannins, it is also helpful to ease sore throat.

Rosemary is excellent for improving memory, strengthening the immune system and reducing bad breath.

2. Mint: Helps Ease Stomach Cramps

Pain from intestinal spasms can be substantially reduced by adding mint in your diet. The menthol from eucalyptus helps to relax the muscles responsible for spasms.

Mint can reduce stomach pain and discomfort by up to 40%.

Quick tip with Mint: It is better to eat fresh than dried mint, but when dried mint is the only option then you should feel free to go for it. One of the best ways to consume dry mint and to enjoy its nutrients is to steep mint leaves in tea.

3. Oregano: Relieves Menstrual Cramps

Add about 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped oregano to your diet to help with menstrual cramps because this herb contain thymol and carvacrol relax uterine muscles to prevent painful contractions.

Oregano will also help you with headaches, bloating, fatigue, cold, and skin issues like acne and dandruff.

4. Turmeric: Blunts Achy Joints

The curcumin in turmeric inhibits the body’s production of prostaglandin E2, an inflammatory compound that over sensitizes nerves. This blunts joint and muscle pain as effectively as prescription medications.

5. Dill: Improves GI Tract Health

According to the latest research by the Indian scientists, limonene in Dill is as good as prescription antibiotics at killing harmful intestinal bacteria such as E. Coli, minus the side effects.

Dill is beneficial for bone health, improves sleep, prevents arthritis pains, and reduces excessive gases.

6. Parsley: Stops Bloating

Thanks to its stores of apiol and myristicin, parsley is a natural diuretic that relieves bloat-inducing water retention by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into your body tissues.

In addition, parsley is probably one of the best herbs that you can use as part of your everyday diet that will help your heart stay young and healthy.

7. Cayenne: Eases Sinus Congestion

The fiery capsaicin in cayenne deactivates substance P which is a neurotransmitter known for its direct link with inflammation. This will result in lesser to none sinus congestion and eliminate the feeling of pressure.

Adding cayenne in your diet from time to time will also help you eliminate or prevent these health problems: Blood clots, flu, toothache or even lose weight.

8. Basil: Lifts Mood

The eugenol and rosmarinic acid in basil boost the production of dopamine and serotonin in your body that will lead to sunnier moods in just a few days of active usage.

Basil will also help to fight free radicals with its very powerful antioxidants.

9. Cilantro: Boosts Energy

The concentration of heavy metals in your blood such as mercury and copper, can lead to toxic buildup that cause chronic fatigue, joint pain, and even depression. The carboxylic acid in cilantro binds to heavy metals in your blood and removes them from your body. The benefit from it is the relief from excessive amounts of metals in your body that bring you down.

Cilantro has been found to suppress lead accumulation and is definitely one of the most important herbs you need when making detox juices.

10. Ginger: Calms The Stomach

Ginger’s gingerol and shogaol calm digestive tract spasms that help in reducing nausea better than motion-sickness drugs. Ginger should be carefully eaten and not in large quantities.

Ginger is also used to treat muscle pain, inflammation, and to restore lost appetite.

Source:
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About Sara Ding

Sara Ding is the founder of Juicing-for-Health.com. She is a certified Wellness Health Coach, Nutritional Consultant and a Detox Specialist. She helps busy men and women identify their health issues at the root cause, in order to eliminate the problems for optimum physical/mental health and wellbeing.

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