Natural herbs as nutrients have been used for centuries in oriental cultures. Basically, herbs are non-woody seed-bearing plants that produce flowers and can be annuals, biennials, or perennials. Herbal nutrition is considered as one of the best source to a healthy life.
Here are a few Herbs with their nutritional values:
Fennel
Fennel is a nutritional herb that contains Vitamin C and amino acids. Fennel has many potential culinary uses. Its leaves are added to soups, salads, and sauces, and its seeds used for baking bread and cakes and cookies. Fennel flowers are also used in salads.
Parsley
Parsley boasts a greater concentration of beta carotene than carrots, a little iron, some calcium, lots of Vitamin A, and, for its size, 150% more Vitamin C than oranges.
Cayenne
Cayenne offers a variety of nutritional benefits and acts as a major ingredient of cayenne, capsaicin, is effective as a pain reliever and is touted as a fibromyalgia treatment. Cayenne pepper is an antioxidant, and is used as an appetite suppressant.
Marjoram
Marjoram is another excellent source of herbal nutrition; marjoram is subtler and sweeter and has a very appealing fragrance. As for nutrition details, marjoram is a great source of iron, calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
Other Herbal Nutrients:
Aloe Vera, Angelica, Arnica, Ashwagandha, Burdock, Cascara Sagrada, Chamomile, Cayenne, Comfrey, Damiana, Dandelion, Dong Quai, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Fenugreek, Feverfew, Fo Ti, Garlic, Ginger, and more.
Information about Herbal nutrition
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