The Benefits of Garden Herbs
As we take a tour of Eden’s Garden we will discover the healing wonders of herbs we grow in our very own backyards or have purchased from the supermarket on a weekly basis.
There are many persons who grow or purchase herbs from the supermarket week after week and are not aware of the healing wonders these herbs contain.
In our quest to add robust flavor to our soups, salads, and dishes, there is also another aspect of herbs that we must highlight. How can mint assist us in our overall health?
1. Health benefits of mint
- Chewing mint can assist with bad breath
- Acts as a blood cleanser
- Can help relieve stomach discomforts?
- Boiling mint and inhaling its steam can clear nasal congestion
- Mint can relieve headaches
- Mint is a good antioxidant that can aid the body in its fight against the formation of cancerous cells
- The cooling effect of mint can help relieve minor burns and skin irritations
What vitamins and minerals does the mint herb contain?
Mint contains these vitamins: Thiamine, Vitamin A, Niacin, Zinc, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese and Vitamin B.
So besides the flavor or the pleasant aroma that mint has, mint also provides vitamins that your body needs mints also aid in bringing relief and healing to your body.
This herb is called Parsley, it is used not only in many dishes that are prepared but also to garnish our plates.
2. The wonders of Parsley
1. Parsley has the ability to help in neutralizing cancer-causing agents
2. Help relieves gas
3. Aids indigestion
4. Helps to relieve arthritis
5. Can help boost your immune system
6. Helps bad breath
7. Can help with kidney problems
8. Can help with bladder problems
9. Can aid in vision
Vitamin and Mineral content of Parsley
Vitamins that parsley contains are Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Potassium, Zinc, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Sodium.
Oregano has its place in almost every kitchen. But how can we benefit and jump-start our health with this natural herb?
3. Healing facts about Oregano
1. Oregano can assist in combating cancer
2. Assists in better bowel movement
3. Have antioxidants that are good for the body
4. Can aid in the fight against fungus
5. Can aid in the fight against Bacteria
6. Can help patients with asthma
7. Can help clear up indigestion
8. Oregano helps skin look more beautiful
9. Help get rid of dandruff
10. Helps relieve menstrual cramps
Vitamin content
Oregano contains Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
Bay leaves are used in rice, soup, steam foods, and so forth. But besides giving such a strong flavor to our dishes, what healing wonders do these leaves contain?
4. Healing Wonders of bay leaves
1. Helps to fight against the cold
2. Helps with the health of our heart
3. Assists in curing chest infection brought on by the flu
4. Provides relief from coughing
5. Helps patients with diabetes
6. Acts as a cleansing agent
7. Can help fight cancer
8. Aids in the fight against diarrhea
9. Can help to prevent strokes
10. Can help in reducing fever
Vitamin and mineral content
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Niacin, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Sodium.
5. Health benefits of sage
1. Helps patients diagnosed with diabetes
2. Sage is high in antioxidants which can aid the body in getting rid of free radicals.
3. Can help cure acne
4. Can aid in normal brain function
5. Helps in healing skin injuries
6. Brings relief to a sore throat
7. Helps reduce headaches
8. Helps reduce fever
9. Aids in curing bacterial infections
10. Helps clear up the digestive system
Vitamin and mineral content
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Niacin, Sodium, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Folates.
There you have it! So the next time you go into your garden or to the supermarket to add that extra zest and flavor to that special dish you are preparing, remember that besides bringing satisfaction to your taste buds, you will also be aiding your body in its defense against the many health issues.
Basil is a must in order to give that added flavor to many dishes that we prepare. Basil can be used in soups, stews, steam foods, and rice just to name a few. Other than the flavors this herb brings to our table, basil has healing properties that can aid the body in its overall health.
6. Healing facts about basil
1. Eating basil helps to clear the skin.
2. Basil helps to fight cancer.
3. Basil is rich in antioxidants.
4. Basil has anti-aging properties.
5. Studies have shown that basil aids in heart health.
6. Basil is known to relieve stress.
7. Basil helps to boost our immune system.
8. Studies have shown that basil helps to control blood pressure.
9. Basil aids in good eyesight.
10. Basil can relieve insect stings, just chew a few leaves and apply to the area where you were stung.
Vitamin content of Basil
Basil contains Vitamins which include, Vitamin A, Vitamin b6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Thiamine, Niacin, sodium, Folate, protein, and Dietary fiber.
Chives is another herb that can excite our taste buds while bringing flavor to our foods. Chives can be used in soups, stews, rice steam foods, and salads just to name a few. Chives can also be used to heal illness such as
7. Health benefits of chives
1. Helps to prevent cancer.
2. Helps to boost the immune system.
3. Helps with digestion.
4. Helps the heart to become more healthy.
5. Helps with memory
6. Helps with bone health.
7. Helps to give better skin.
8. Helps to treat hair loss.
9. Has antioxidants that help the body to get rid of free radicals.
10. Helps wounds to heal faster.
Vitamin content of chives are
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, Thiamin, and Niacin.
Garlic is a great food enhancer that can wake up any dish. Be careful when using garlic because the overuse of this herb can really be overpowering. Garlic can be used in soups, stews, steam foods, baking meats, rice, and a list of other dishes. But how can garlic bring healing to our bodies?
8. Health benefits of garlic include
1. Garlic can reduce blood pressure.
2. Garlic purifies the blood.
3. Garlic improves cholesterol.
4. Garlic helps to detoxify heavy metals in our bodies.
5. Garlic clears acne.
6. Garlic helps to fight cancer.
7. Garlic helps to soothe a sore throat.
8. Garlic helps to give you a healthy heart.
9. Garlic has antibacterial benefits.
10. Garlic helps with weight loss.
Vitamin contents of garlic
Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
Thyme
I love thyme it is one of my favorites. Thyme can be used in stews, soups, steam foods, rice, and many other dishes. Thyme has a really strong and delightful taste. Thyme aids our bodies in
9. Health benefits of thyme
1. Curing sore throat.
2. To treat diarrhea.
3. bronchitis.
4. Thyme helps to lower blood pressure.
5. Thyme can be used to boost the immune system.
6. Helps to prevent coughs.
7. Thyme can be used to stop headaches.
8. Can aid in hair loss.
9. Thyme can reduce muscle pains.
10. Can also help with kidney problems.
Vitamin content of thyme includes
Vitamin C, Iron Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, and Copper.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a herb that has a great taste I have used it in stews, soups, steam foods, and baking. This is also one of my favorite herbs that I love to use in the many dishes that I prepare.
10. The benefits of rosemary are
1. Immune booster
2. Boost memory
3. Aids digestion.
4. Breath freshener
5. Helps relieve headaches
6. Can help to reduce hair loss.
7. Is believed to reduce brain aging.
8. Rosemary reduces stress.
9. Increases blood flow.
10. Rosemary is rich in antioxidants.
Vitamins that rosemary contains
Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
The final word
There you have it, a list of garden herbs that can work wonders. It is so good to know that these herbs bring natural healing so make them a part of your diet as you enjoy their flavors taking your health to the next level.
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Norman loves being in the garden, both at home and for his job....
he is 'Natures Little helper' being outdoors, growing his vegetables and flowers from an early age.
Now having spent over 22 years in the profession he want to give some of his knowledge to others...
his vast array of hints and tips you will find scattered over this site will help you no end growing plants in your garden.
Oregano helps asthmatics? I’m going to the store to get some ASAP! I’m always looking for anything to help with my Asthma, I suffer with it daily and I have learned to cope; but I am believing that I will one day be totally healed. I will bookmark this site as I want to learn more about natural health, I want to be healthier in general. Thanks for this.
Good morning thanks for the follow please for give me for responding so late. I am glad that I could help, well stay in touch God willing. have a good day.
I’ve always been interested in natural healing remedies. It helps that I am also a big fan of tea.
This has been very informative and who would’ve known I can find all of these in the supermarket. Gotta keep my eyes open next time I go. What’s your favorite herb for joint pain ?
Morning Jerry nice to meet you, herbs do work wonders.Ginger and green tea are to stop pain, Thanks for sharing all the best too you and please do tell others about my site. gardenofedengardencenter.com
This is great stuff and I can honestly say that I have seen all of these work in action. I have a grandma who lives in South Carolina and she grows most of what you have listed here in her backyard. She is 80 and still looks great and is very active. Nice post and I will be sure to get me some soon.
I will share this post on my Facebook account.
Hello it nice to hear from you, and i could not agree more with you. Herbs are one of nature’s wonders that do wonders. Its good to hear that your grandma is still alive 80 years old WOW. Thanks for those kind word and all the best to you and please do share my website with those you know, thanks for your help and have a good day. gardenofedengardencenter.com
Great post, I had no idea all of these herbs have so many healing qualities and I use lots of them quite often so I’m really pleased. Do you have to use large quantities of most of them to see a lot of the benefits or do you get the benefits even when you just use a small amount?
Hello Sarah and thanks for those kind words, herbs can make a world of difference.I believe that by making them a daily part of our diet even in small amount can make a difference. Glad that i could help, all the best to you and have a good day and please do tell others about my site. gardenofedengardencenter.com. Thanks again.