From Kitchen to Medicine Cabinet: The Benefits of Everyday Herbs

Several culinary herbs boast impressive medicinal benefits. Here are a few well-known herbs and their uses(in and out of the kitchen).

Garlic~ Can reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Garlic is also good for infections of the digestive system. It can be a good treatment for fungal infections.

Thyme~ Treats fungal infections well, as well as throat and chest infections. Thyme can be prescribed to treat asthma, as Thyme’s qualities can balance out the sedative effects of other herbs used to treat asthma. It also has useful external effects on bites, stings, etc.

Basil~ Sweet basil acts on the digestive and nervous systems. It can ease stomach cramps, colic, and indigestion. Additionally, it can be used to relieve nausea and vomiting.

Ginger~ Ginger aids in the absorption of iron, which can help with anemia. It additionally aids in the absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract. Ginger can relieve nausea and vomiting.