The Home Herbalist

Herbs in the diet and herbal remedies have made a comeback as people have rediscovered its high medicinal values in day today's life. Many powerful drugs of today are derived from the herbs.

Many herbs are now available in dry form or tea bags in local supermarkets, which we can benefit from. These can be consumed in the form of Herbal teas or juices, making an healthy alternative.

Methods to consume herbs:

1. Use a spoon of dried herb leaves or two spoons of fresh herbs, pour hot water on it. Leave it covered for 5-10 mins. Now, strain and drink while its hot. Don't add sugar or milk. If desired add Honey.

2. Make decotions and use when required. Wash the herbs completely free from dirt and pesticide residues. Boil the herbs/roots/barks and store it. Use as above when required.

Its best to use the herbs in our diet to benefit from its therapeutic powers. Generally, Herbs have little nutritional/medicinal value because of the low quantity consumed. So its always best recommended to consume regularly for a longer period of time.

BASIL: An important ingredient in Italian cooking. Its a tonic believed to calm the nervous system. Aids in easy digestion and stomach cramps.

BAY: Used in herbal seasoning, which aids in digestion.

CORIANDER: The leaves are used in curries, salads and soups. The small bunch of fresh leaves when consumed relieves stomach problem. Both seeds and leaves are used for strengthening of urinary tract and treating urinary infections.

FENNEL: Both seeds and leaves can be used to aid digestion and helps prevent insomnia, nausea and vomiting.

MINT: The leaves are used for cooking, juices and crushers. It brings delicate flavours. It aids in cold.

OREGANO: Its mostly used in pizzas and stuffing's. I use a lot in soups, as it eases in symptoms of cold,flu and colds.

PARSLEY: This herb is one of the most nutritious garnishes, having lots of vitamin C and iron.

ROSEMARY: Relieves indigestion and flatulence. Drinking helps relieve nervous headaches and colds.

Are these Myth or Medicine?? Try these home herbalist and enjoy its nutritious value.