Food is a ritual, Herbs you should EAT Everyday!

This Blog is from my experience with these herbs over the years & I know this would be helpful to live a better lifestyle.

Herbs Vegan.

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Benefits of Sunlight

• Improves your sleep

• Maintains strong bones

• Helps keep the body fat off

• Reduces stress

• Strengthens your immune system

• Increased Vitamin D

• Lower Blood Pressure

Suggested 20-60 Minutes of direct sunlight 4 days a week.

Ashwagandha, Fatigue, and Stress

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that is reportedly helpful in managing chronic fatigue among other issues.

Benefits of Ashwagandha Include:

• Sexual Function: Ashwagandha could improve sexual function in healthy women, specifically, increased libido.

• Anxiety and Stress

• Energy and Endurance: When I took this herb in the morning or before exercise it would help improve endurance, performance and improve quality of life.

Suggested dose: Ashwagandha - 500 mg once per day.

‌‌‌‌Bitter Melon, Digestion, and Blood Sugar

This tropical plant, also known as bitter gourd, bitter melon, or (Momordica charantia), is commonly known for its health-promoting abilities.

Benefits of Bitter Melon Include:

• Digestion

• Blood Sugar Levels - Help reduce insulin resistance, which regularly occurs in those with diabetes. Eating organic fruits will have the ability to lower blood sugar levels.

• Cholesterol Levels - This fruit can help lower cholesterol levels.

‌‌‌‌Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) and Inflammation

Boswellia is an Ayurvedic herbal supplement that has been used for thousands of years to alleviate chronic health conditions.

Benefits of Boswellia Include:

• Inflammation - Known for reducing inflammation in the body, bitter melon was used by ancient healers for bowel inflammation, ulcerative colitis, asthma, and arthritis-related joint pain.

• Asthma - Boswellia could reduce inflammation in the lungs of asthmatics by reducing inflammation. This has the potential to help reduce breathing difficulties, which are routinely experienced by some with asthma.

• Arthritis - Boswellia could reduce inflammation in those with arthritis, improve function, and reduce joint stiffness and pain. Further, the combination of turmeric and Boswellia was even more effective in reducing arthritis pain, as it provides a synergistic effect.

‌‌‌‌Bacopa and Cognitive Function

Traditionally used in ayurvedic medicine for its memory-enhancing benefits, Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi)

Benefits of Bacopa monnieri include:

• Memory and Cognition - Bacopa monnieri can improve attention, cognitive processing, and working memory. Bacopa monnieri has the potential to improve cognition, particularly speed of attention.

‌‌‌‌Cardamom and Antioxidant Properties

Cardamom has the following health properties:

• Antioxidant

• Anti-inflammatory

• Digestion aid

• Anti-microbial

• May help lower blood sugar

• May help reduce fatty liver

• May help to lower cholesterol and prevent liver damaged

Cardamom - Available as a food spice, essential oil, or hot tea.

‌‌‌‌Gotu Kola and Brain Health

Gotu kola, also known as Centella Asiatica or Asiatic pennywort, is a green, leafy herbal vegetable . This herb is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and B vitamins. It is used in traditional medicine for wounds and to help promote lactation.

Benefits of Gotu Kola Include:

• Brain Health - Caffeoylquinic acids, the main ingredient found in gotu kola, can help protect the brain against amyloid deposits, which are believed to cause Alzheimer’s disease. The active ingredient in gotu kola improved the nerves of the brain and helped preserve memory.

‌‌‌‌Licorice (DGL), Hormonal, and Digestive Health

Licorice (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is an herb that has played an important role. Licorice is called gancao, which means “sweet grass.” It is frequently used for those with adrenal fatigue, a condition that many women experience. The active ingredients in licorice are glycyrrhizin and genistein among others.

Licorice may have benefits for the following:

• Digestion - This natural medicine's ability to help heal stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers.

• Menopause - Licorice could help balance hormones in women who were having symptoms related to menopausal changes.

‌‌‌‌Neem’s Antibacterial Properties

Neem originates from the seeds, barks, and leaves of the neem tree. Neem is believed to have the following benefits:

• Insect repellant

• Antioxidant

• Anti-inflammatory

• Anti-bacterial

• Ant-viral

• Digestive help

• Oral health improvement when used as a mouthwash or toothpaste

‌‌‌‌Triphala, Arthritis, and Diabetes

Triphala is an herbal superstar with a 1,000-year-plus history. A polyherbal medicine, it is a favorite among ayurvedic practitioners and consists of the following three herbs:

• Amla (Emblica officinalis) – Also known as Indian gooseberry

• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)

• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

Benefits of Triphala Include the following:

• Arthritis - Help reduce symptoms of joint arthritis, a common ailment associated with aging.

• Diabetes- The amla component of Triphala can help lower blood sugar, anti-diabetic activity through the action on β-cells of the pancreas that stimulates insulin secretion and decreases glucose intolerance.

• Gout – Gouty arthritis is a common ailment caused by uric acid crystals building up in the joints, leading to excruciating pain. Triphala may be able to help prevent this. Both bibhitaki and haritaki could lower uric acid levels in the blood. However, bibhitaki was more effective.

‌‌‌‌Turmeric is a Potent Antioxidant

Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa and Indian saffron, is a rooted plant in the ginger family, often consumed for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive health properties. Curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric, is believed to provide many of the health benefits.

Benefits of Turmeric Include the following:

• Arthritis - Turmeric may be helpful in reducing pain for both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

• Antioxidant boost - Turmeric is also a potent antioxidant, either when consumed as a spice or when taken as a curcumin supplement. Turmeric can help prevent oxidation.

• Memory - Turmeric could also play an important role in preventing memory loss. It may be an essential supplement for anyone wanting to optimize memory.

• Asthma - Demonstrated improved management of bronchial asthma with the use of turmeric when consumed with Boswellia serrata and licorice root. Also improve lung function in those with asthma.

Other conditions that turmeric may help with include:

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Indigestion

• Gallstones34

• Bacterial infections

• Ulcerative colitis (colon inflammation)

• Helps remove toxins like mercury from the body

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