Healing Herbs

Long before modern medicine came into the picture, medicinal herbs and spices have been used to prevent and treat many ailments. These herbs naturally strengthen our immunity, protect us from infections, help fight pain and inflammation and so much more. The best part – nature’s gift are mostly free or inexpensive!

We’ve listed down the health benefits of some of the most beneficial and commonly found herbs. Take a look.

Chamomile

  • Reduces menstrual pain
  • Treats diabetes and lowers blood sugar
  • Slows down or prevents osteoporosis
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Treats and prevents cancer
  • Helps with sleep and relaxation
  • Treats cold symptoms

Rosemary

  • Balances hormones
  • Prevents blood clots
  • Reduces stress levels
  • Promotes hair growth
  • Reduces liver damage
  • Enhances brain function

Aloe Vera

  • Reduces constipation
  • Reduces dental plaque
  • Helps to treat mouth ulcers
  • Lowers blood sugar levels
  • Accelerates the healing of burns
  • Improves skin and prevents wrinkles

Parsley

  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Supports bone health
  • Improves immune function
  • Good for heart and kidney health
  • Rich in nutrients that protect eyes
  • Contains cancer-fighting substances

Fenugreek (Methi)

  • Treats dandruff
  • Improves skin health
  • Soothes muscle pain
  • Promotes weight loss
  • Maintains blood sugar levels
  • Beneficial for lactating mothers

Coriander (Dhaniya)

  • Stimulates memory
  • Promotes liver functions
  • Stabilizes irregular periods
  • Antioxidants prevent eye diseases
  • Vitamin K treats Alzheimer’s disease
  • Supports healthy bowel movement

Lemongrass

  • Heals cold and flu
  • Relieves menstrual pain
  • Promotes healthy digestion
  • Regulates high blood pressure
  • Boosts metabolism and burns fat
  • Detoxifies and cleanses from within

Sweet Basil

  • Fights depression
  • Detoxifies the body
  • Supports liver function
  • Promotes a healthy gut
  • Enhances mental alertness
  • Reduces inflammation and swelling

Peppermint

  • Relieves indigestion
  • Eases menstrual cramps
  • Fights bacterial infection
  • Opens up clogged sinuses
  • Protects from seasonal allergies
  • Relieves tension, migraine and headache

Curry Leaves

  • Improve eye health
  • Help control diabetes
  • Support healthy cholesterol levels
  • Relieve morning sickness and nausea
  • Heal wounds, burns and skin eruptions
  • Treat dysentery, constipation and diarrhoea

Sage (Salvia)

  • Strengthens immunity
  • Improves bone health
  • Controls inflammation
  • Eases menopause symptoms
  • Supports memory and brain health
  • Protects against neurological disorders
  • Lowers blood glucose and cholesterol

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

  • Protects the liver
  • Heals stomach ulcers
  • Lowers stress and anxiety
  • Helps protect the heart
  • Increases immune functions
  • Addresses high blood pressure
  • Exhibits anti-inflammatory effects

Most of these herbs will be easily available at your closest grocery store. At the Himalayan Haat farm, we do grow some of these wonderful herbs and make herbal infusions and herbed salts with these. Take a look here and order these herbs today.

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