"But culinary herbs like oregano, parsley, and cilantro make food healthier, too, by upping recipes' flavor profiles and reducing the need for butter, oil, sugar, or sodium. Studies show that herbs improve digestion, relieve gas and bloating, and stimulate circulation while helping to alleviate headaches, premenstrual cramping, sexual dysfunction, and high blood pressure. What's more, some herbs are diaphoretic-meaning they promote sweating-which can help break fevers. Many culinary herbs are also high in antioxidants, explains herbalist Roy Upton, executive director of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia."
"Basil Easy to grow but expensive to buy, pungent, sweet basil is a mainstay in the world's most flavorful gastronomy, including Thai and Italian-the name basil is even derived from the Greek word for "royal." A great source of calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K, this mint-family herb can be used to treat digestive problems, poor circulation, kidney ailments, headaches, and inflammation."
Growing culinary herbs provides fresh, concentrated flavor and reduces reliance on butter, oil, sugar, and sodium. Culinary herbs such as oregano, parsley, cilantro, and basil enhance recipes while delivering health benefits. Herbs can improve digestion, relieve gas and bloating, stimulate circulation, and help alleviate headaches, premenstrual cramping, sexual dysfunction, and high blood pressure. Some herbs act as diaphoretics to promote sweating and assist in breaking fevers. Many culinary herbs are rich in antioxidants, and their essential oils are naturally antimicrobial, slowing spoilage and supporting the immune response against bacteria, viruses, and foodborne illness. Basil supplies minerals, vitamins, and flavonoids that may protect cells.
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