Health with Herbs | Fusion - WeRIndia

Herbs not only add flavour to your diet, but also provide excellent health benefits to you. If you want to boost your immunity, add herbs to your diet. There are many herbs ranging from mint to lavender.

You can add these herbs to your diet as fresh or dry. Whether fresh or dry, avoid using infected leaves. If you are using dry herbs, take proper care to store them in a dry container and keep it in a cool place. Here is a list of health benefits of some herbs. Add them to your diet to stay healthy.

Basil is one of the most popular herbs that is widely used across India. It is rich in various minerals like calcium, potassium, iron etc. You can get vitamin K from regular consumption of basil leaves. Basil leaves have many more health benefits.

Cilantro contains many antioxidants, polyphenols and minerals like potassium, manganese, calcium, iron, and magnesium. It regulates heart function and blood pressure. It helps reduce the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood. It controls obesity, mortality, diabetes etc. It is one of the richest sources of vitamin K. It also has vitamin A, B and C.

Rosemary helps in relieving digestive problems. It contains polyphenols which fight against bacteria that lead to stomach ailments. It can also improve your immunity.

Mint has potential antioxidants and vitamins like A and C. It helps alleviating stomach problems and nausea.

Parsley contains vitamin A, which helps in improving your eye health. It is even a rich source of vitamin K that is essential for blood coagulation and synthesis of certain proteins.

Dill protects you from bone loss, free radicals and carcinogens. It prevents gastro intestinal disorders and urinary tract problems.

Lavender is very beneficial for treating insomnia and depression. It even cures several gastro intestinal conditions such as abdominal bloating, nausea and loss of appetite.

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