Naturopathy herbs for health

Fresh herbs not only taste good, they also protect your health

04/30/2012

They really do not demand a green thumb and thrive even on the narrowest windowsill: fresh herbs. Anyone who now grows his own little herbal garden can give his food a special kick in no time at all. Many herbs and spices are also good for your health.

„For every affliction a herb has grown“, It says in an old adage. Even if this is perhaps a little too high: Many herbs are valuable for health, can contribute to the vitamin balance or stimulate the metabolism. In addition, they bring out the taste of the food better and thus help to reduce salt consumption. The Siemens Health Insurance Fund (SBK) informed.

Parsley and chives with a lot of vitamin C and A
Whether frizzy or smooth: parsley, for example, is one of the best known culinary herbs. It contains a lot of vitamin C and A, which are important for the immune system, growth and nerves. In addition, parsley stimulates digestion with its nutrients. It tastes refreshing and spicy, it goes well with almost all dishes and makes itself visually good with its intense green.

Also rich in vitamins A and C is chives. Its slightly sharp, onion-like taste makes it good in salads and sauces. Just like a sandwich, it also tastes good to many children. Sage is an indispensable part of Mediterranean cuisine. Brewed as a tea, its essential oils have a sore throat. However, caution should be exercised during pregnancy and lactation, as sage stimulates the contraction of the uterus and inhibits the flow of milk. Mint and lemon balm are great for making simple refreshing water a refreshing thirst quencher. Also in desserts they give a fresh kick. Brewed as tea, they have a calming effect.

Gentle healing methods of Chinese medicine
More exotic flavors include curry and olive, the seeds and leaves of coriander or Thai and lemon basil. The culture of exotic herb plants succeeds well in Central Europe, as they often do not hibernate. They grow all year round and can even be harvested in the house in winter. Also interesting is the healing properties of the respective herbs. Special medicinal herbs are very much in vogue. They have been an effective and gentle healing method for millennia, especially in Chinese medicine, and find more and more room in the domestic herbal bed.

Plant herbs yourself
But back to the classics: from basil to dill to rosemary and thyme - the list of savory and soothing herbs could be continued indefinitely. All herbs have in common that they should be used as fresh as possible, so that the vitamins are preserved. Since frozen products are usually frozen immediately after harvest, they are quite suitable. It is not fresher than from your own garden or from your own windowsill. You can easily grow your own herbs from seeds or you can buy them as a plant in the nursery. The location should be bright and not too hot, casting is the rule „rather less than too much“. (Pm)

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