The use of Herbs as medical herbs is gaining importance.Herbal Teas, Herb Extracts,are More Popular.

Here is a list of just a few herbs and herb extracts we use regularly. The increasing use of herbal teas,and ayurvedic herbs should be good for us if consumed in the right proportion.Herbs added early on in cooking will release flavor into the dish.
By: Globevue
 
March 15, 2010 - PRLog -- The list below gives herb uses and some herb benefits, even details on how some herbs help us stay fit.

                                                                                Catnip

Herb benefits: Catnip nourishes the stomach and nerves. It calms the nervous system and is used also for digestion. Catnip is also said to help ease symptoms of the flu such as nausea and diarrhea.

                                                                               Celery Seed

Herb Benefits: Celery seeds contain vitamins A, C and B-complex.


                                                                                   Cranberry

Herb benefits: Cranberry contains a compound that prevents bacteria from adhering to the walls of the bladder and rest of the urinary tract. This prevents the bacteria from spreading and eventually results in the halt of infection. Using cranberry on a regular basis may help prevent the formation of kidney stones.

                                                                                      Dandelion

Herb benefits: Dandelion nourishes the liver and contains many vital nutrients. Dandelion root has been used traditionally to purify the blood, and to benefit the circulatory and glandular systems.



                                                                       Fennel

Ayurvedic Herb: Fennel helps detoxify and remove waste material from the body



Flax Seed Oil

Herb Extract: Flax seed oil provides omega 3 (linolenic acid), omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids. Omegas 3 and 6 benefit the cardiovascular system, as well as the immune and nervous systems. It also contains some beta carotene (approximately 4,300 IU per teaspoon) and vitamin E (approximately 15 IU per teaspoon).


                                                                                       Garlic

Ayurvedic Herb: Garlic provides nourishment for the circulatory, immune and urinary systems. It aids in supporting with normal circulation, nourishing stomach tissues, maintaining normal blood pressure and aids the body's



                                                                                        Ginger

Ayurvedic Herb: Ginger root is nourishing to the gastrointestinal system. It also helps the body to eliminate wastes through the skin. Ginger enhances circulation and acts as a catalyst for other herbs, to increase their effectiveness. It helps the body relieve congestion.

                                                                                     Ginseng
Herb Extract: Ginseng is nutritionally beneficial for the immune system and long term energy. It nourishes the circulatory system and enhances mental alertness and stamina.

                                                                                       Papaya

Herb benefits: Papaya contains an enzyme called papain which helps the body break down protein.

                                                                                        Parsley

Herb Uses: Parsley is valued as a blood builder, cleanser and has pressure regulating properties.


                                                                                        Peppermint        

Herb Uses: Peppermint calms the stomach, intestinal tract, and the nervous system. It comforts the stomach and nourishes the salivary glands to help with digestion. It has astringent properties and soothes the nervous system.


                                                                                           Sage

Herb Uses: Sage helps check excessive mucus in the body.



                                                                                        Thyme

Herb Uses: Thyme is known as a powerful antiseptic and a general tonic, with healing powers. It is said to be used in cases of anemia, bronchial and intestinal disturbances.


                                           


                                                                List of Herbal Teas available.

                                                                    Varieties of herbal teas are practically limitless, but include:
•   Anise tea, made from either the seeds or the leaves.
•   Artichoke tea, with purported health benefits .[1]
•   Roasted barley tea, known in Japanese as mugicha and Korean as bori cha. The roasted flavor can be reminiscent of coffee (without coffee's bitterness and caffeine). It is often drunk cold in the summer.
•   Bee Balm
•   Boldo, used in South America to calm upset stomachs.
•   Cannabis tea, used in the preparation of Bhang.
•   Che Dang, very bitter tea made from Ilex causue leaves.
•   Cinnamon
•   Catnip tea is used as a relaxant, sedative, and to calm.
•   Cerasse, a bitter Jamaican herb [1]
This is a list of Herbal Teas available world wide.
•   Chamomile tea is used as a sedative. In Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter's mother gives him chamomile tea.
•   Chrysanthemum tea, made from dried flowers, is popular with Chinese Dim sum.
•   Citrus peel, including bergamot, lemon and orange peel.
•   Dandelion coffee
•   Dill tea, often consumed to ease upset stomach.
•   Echinacea tea, often consumed to prevent or alleviate the cold or flu symptoms.
•   Essiac tea, a blended herbal tea.
•   Fennel Traditional weightloss herb, good for the relief of vision problems.
•   Gentian
•   Ginger root
Herbal Tea helps relax your muscles after a strenious massage.

Ginsengtea is a stimulant and can be used as a coffee substitute.
•   Ginseng, a popular tea in China and Korea.
•   Hawthorn , to reduce bloodstream's fatty levels like cholesterol .[2]
•   Hibiscus (often blended with rose hip), a popular tea alternative in the Middle East which is drunk hot or cold. Hibiscus tea is also consumed in Okinawa, where the natives associate Hibiscus tea with longevity. (See also Roselle below.)
•   Honeybush is related to rooibos and grows in a similar area of South Africa, but tastes slightly sweeter.
•   Horehound
•   Hydrangea tea, dried leaves of hydrangeas; considerable care must be taken because most species contain a toxin. The "safe" hydrangeas belong to the Hydrangea serrata Amacha ("sweet tea") Cultivar Group.[3]
•   Jiaogulan, (also known as xiancao or poor man's ginseng).
•   Kapor tea, dried leaves of fireweed.
•   Kava root, from the South Pacific, is popular for its effects in promoting talkativeness and relaxation.
•   Ku Ding tea, a bitter tisane found in Chinese herbal medicine and used to thin blood and reduce blood pressure
•   Labrador tea, made from the shrub by the same name, found in the northern part of North America.
•   Lapacho (also known as Taheebo) is the inner-lining of the bark (or cambium) of the Red or Purple Lapacho Tree which grows in the Brazilian jungles. It is boiled to make an infusion with many and varied health benefits.
•   Lemon Balm
•   Lemon grass
•   Licorice root
•   Lime blossom, dried flowers of lime tree (Tilia in Latin).
•   Mate (or yerba mate) is a shrub grown mainly Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil from which a caffeinated, tea-like brew is prepared.

Herbal Tea’s are avaiable in most super markets. Try a few till you find some that agree with you.

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