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\u00a0Immunity Herbs<\/h1>\n\u00a0Immunity Herbs<\/h1>\nAll the seasons of beauty, sunshine, rain, heat, and cold but also allergies, colds and other common afflictions. In this article we\u2019re going to talk about why herbs are so important when many are at their freshest, and then go through three big favorites.<\/p>\n
So, what\u2019s the deal, why are herbs nature\u2019s medicine cabinet? Why do they help to clear the sinuses and improve overall immunity?<\/p>\n
First and foremost, it\u2019s all about terpenes. Or in other words the essential oil-based phytochemicals within these plants that determine how they taste and smell. Think of the differences in the way mint and thyme smell. These aromas are how the plants communicate and interact with the world.<\/p>\n
Some use them to attract certain animals, birds for example, to help them spread and survive.
\nSome use them to keep pests away.
\nSome use them to deal with the sun\u2019s radiation and funguses.
\nTake Myrcene for example, a monoterpene found in thyme, lemon grass, lemon verbena, bay, hops and parsley. It\u2019s known to have an analgesic (reduces pain) effect and play a role in all these plants\u2019 anti-inflammatory properties, along with antibiotic and antimutagenic. Next time you sniff an herb and sense lemon scent, keep this in mind like the Medicine Men and Women of old.<\/p>\n
Remember, like plants we\u2019re over 80% water which is why they\u2019re own internal medicines typically translate into our biological systems. So basically, during the summertime go with dark to light green herbs and herbs with a more lemon (Sunny!) scent for their immune boosting compounds.<\/p>\n
Essential Oil or Leaves?<\/p>\n
Whenever possible integrate both more condensed herb-based essential oils (cooking and aromatherapy) and fresh leaves into your diet. Just make sure to wash them, buy organic, and try to grow your own! That said, let\u2019s take a look at three other amazing summertime herbs.<\/p>\n
Known as the \u201cKing of Herbs\u201d in the west as its original Greek translation stands for king, basil is thought to have originated in India where it\u2019s been cultivated for many thousands of years2. There are so many varieties now, most stemming from the sweeter basils but there are others like lemon basil which has an impressive mixture of terpenes.<\/p>\n
Regal and renowned, rosemary has an unforgettable evergreen (Pinene again) aroma, a powerful essential oil and beautiful little blue\/pinkish flowers. It\u2019s name translates in Latin to mean \u201cdew of the sea.\u201d Thing is, most people either LOVE it or the odor is a bit too pungent. Thing is, you can usually purchase a small batch from supermarkets for $1-$3 and only a couple leaves go a long way.<\/p>\n
Anyone that\u2019s done their share of chopping rosemary leaves will tell you that the oil is deep green and easily stains fingertips. Along with terpenes, herbs have lots of healthy plant-based acids in them as well. Rosemary, delivers healthy doses of,<\/p>\n
This one\u2019s for the sunburns and insect bites! The cooling fresh gel of the aloe vera plant provides soothing moisturizing relief in a hurry whether you safely use the real thing or the more commercial varieties you can keep handy in the fridge. To really kick your aloe gel up a notch, consider adding maybe a drop of organic tea tree essential oil to provide an antiseptic boost.<\/p>\n
One of the easiest ways to toss herbs into your life without muss or fuss is through a few drops of essential oil or a couple leaves in your smoothies. Why not? It\u2019s so simple! Plus, the blender should dice them and cut the plant\u2019s skin a bit to release the oils for you. You might not even notice they\u2019re in the smoothie, or, you can throw in a bushel and really douse your immune system with all those micronutrients along with the fruits and protein powders.<\/p>\n
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Once spring departs and summertime\u2019s in the air, an inexpensive and effective way to boost immunity is through light to dark green herbs with a more lemon, or even evergreen, scents. For moisturizing and helping alleviate irritation from sunburns and bites, go with aloe vera.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u00a0Immunity Herbs All the seasons of beauty, sunshine, rain, heat, and cold but also allergies, colds and other common afflictions. In this article we\u2019re going to talk about why herbs are so important when many are at their freshest, and then go through three big favorites. So, what\u2019s the deal, why are herbs nature\u2019s medicine […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[175,92],"tags":[176],"class_list":["post-52","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-herbs-to-boost-immunity","category-supplements-to-make-breasts-bigger","tag-herbs-to-boost-immunity"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n