Health benefits of some spices and herbs – 2 | Fusion - WeRIndia

Indians use many spices and herbs in their food and get their benefits naturally. In the past article, you have known about some spices and herbs.

Here are the health benefits of some more herbs:

Brahmi is one of the effective herbs used to treat neurological disorders. It reduces anxiety and stress and helps treat epilepsy. It is used in Indian cuisine in many recipes.

The health benefits of Brahmi are as follows:

• Brahmi is a good brain tonic. It improves memory, cognitive abilities and concentration.
• It is good for both hair and skin.
• It regulates stress hormones and relieves stress.
• It prevents the damage of free radicals since it is rich in antioxidants.

Liquorice is another ancient herb used in candies due to its sweet flavour.

Liquorice has the following health benefits:

• Liquorice has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties. Hence, it is widely used in many Ayurvedic medicines for its multiple benefits.
• It soothes sore throat and treats cough and cold.
• It relieves the symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders.
• It helps treat skin diseases like eczema when applied topically.

Shatavari is used in Ayurveda. Its powder is used in smoothies. It is loaded with saponins, which help prevent cardiovascular diseases.

It has the following health benefits:

• Shatavari promotes fertility. Especially it is beneficial for women.
• It improves immunity and helps treat various types of ulcers like stomach and intestine.
• It maintains blood sugar and cholesterol level in the body.
• Shatavari juice helps treat persistent cough. It works as a diuretic and eliminates toxins from the kidney.

Neem is used in folk remedies and Ayurveda. In India, neem is a common tree and appears in many places.

Neem has the below-mentioned benefits:

• Neem is well-known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• It helps treat many skin diseases, including eczema.
• Neem flowers are used in many home remedies to treat stomach diseases.
• In Ayurveda, its leaves and bark are used as a medicinal tonic for blood purification.

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