4 Herbs Everyone Should Have in their ‘Medicine’ Cabinet
There are perhaps hundreds, or at least dozens of medicinal foods and herbs that deserve a place in your kitchen’s herbal medicine cabinet. But for someone who is just getting their feet wet in the world of herbalism and natural healing, collecting numerous herbs can be overwhelming. For that reason, we’ve chosen 4 healing herbs to get you started—herbs that should be the cornerstones of every natural healer’s arsenal.
From calming upset stomachs to killing cancer cells, these 4 herbs have been shown time and time again to provide incredible healing powers.
1. Turmeric
Turmeric has numerous health benefits and is easy to incorporate in your cooking. The spice can reduce inflammation, fight depression, cut heart disease and diabetes risk, and has been researched extensively for its ability to beat cancer. Scientists from around the world have found turmeric to positively impact over 581 different diseases and conditions. It is one of the most well-researched spices on the planet.
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3. Oregano
It’s not just for pizza; oregano has healing qualities that go far beyond its culinary allure. It’s loaded with vitamin K and manganese, and is packed-full of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Research has linked this culinary herb with weight loss, digestive health, combating foodborne pathogens and relieving pain.
Oregano is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory. You can grow your own oregano quite easily and then use it fresh or dried, or find oregano oil in health food stores.
4. Basil
Another culinary herb, basil has many health benefits as well. Its antibacterial properties make it a contender for fighting serious infections including listeria monocytogenes, staphylococcus aureus, and E. coli. The herbs high levels of the flavonoid zeaxanthin make it a great solution for protecting eye health and preventing age-related macular degeneration. Also like oregano, basil is easy to grow. Here are some other holy basil benefits.
Starting a healing kitchen doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These four healing foods are a good place to start.
But… as for basil: are we talking of common basil (the one used on pizza for instance) or holy basil, aka tulsi? I mean: does common basil have some of the healthy features of tulsi?
No it does not, and it should have been written to reflect that. They are different cultivars, Holy Basil having the health benefits.
Thank you. I was thinking the same thing. I thought she was talking regular basil. where can you find holy basil? I guess I need to plant some this coming year in my very small garden. thanks again.
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You must do everything you can to prevent them from giving him any more vaccines. Vaccines are a total scam and are responsible for many things, such as autism, sterility, slowness, and illness in later years. Do the research. Home school if you must.
Hogwash!!!
why they do that? OMG, what were they thinking? who are they to do something like that with out asking parents first? did you sue the A&%$ and the hospital? you should.
Cinnamon is a wonderful spice!!!
yes in small quantities. but how do you know what to give a baby if he reacts like that? how there them do something like that to a small baby!? my babies didn’t get their shots until they were 3 months. old why are they doing this now/ are they so hungry for money that they need to start giving vaccine just two days after being born? Please I need to know how to get away with out the vaccinations for at least several months or years without getting into trouble? Is there any way to do it? my daughter is going to have a baby and i ABSOLUTLEY DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO DO THIS TO HER BABY.
sorry but you forgot THYME more important than basil. (even basil is a fad, thyme has lots more benefits and have same antibacterial and antivirus elements than oregano.