Health, beyond financial wealth, has always been the most valued priority of anyone. There is not a day that goes by that authorities on health in several institutions, including laboratories and medical universities, have stopped looking into the possibility of a better drug or cure. Herbs that heal were only contained in ancient stories of myths and folklores, but now, not anymore.

As technology advanced, health diseases also improved, maybe by way of mutation. New ailments were also discovered. As such, depending on the usual capsules, tablets, elixirs, syrups, and intravenous fluids are not enough. It was then that people started rediscovering the touch of Mother Nature. Herbs are not only for cooking or for smelling, most importantly, it is for healing.

For now, the most common diseases have its corresponding cure. Being the most popular cause of illness, hypertension may be treated with the most popular herb as well. High blood pressure is known to be remedied with garlic. It reportedly tapers cholesterol in the blood. Infections can be fought by garlic because of its antibacterial components.

Bitter melon or bitter gourd will put a bittersweet temperament to sweet teeth. They must understand and control their urge to consume sweets to better cure their diabetes mellitus. Cancer patients, as well as those who have hemorrhoids, will love bitter melon as this bitter wonder may be the very thing to cure them.

Being the topic, diabetes mellitus, there is another wonder that could also lower levels of blood sugar, that is cinnamon. However, while this may be too delicious, doctors and nutritionists advise to only consume the water soluble form. Do not take what is beyond normal as over consumption is bad for your health.

Aside from aromatherapy, sandalwood may also be used for your skin. It was discovered that sandalwood paste, when rubbed to your skin, will make you look fresh, healthy, and blemish free. You can now totally enjoy a relaxing aromatherapy session while taking care of your skin too, healing and relaxing both at the same time.

Grilled food enthusiasts may be overjoyed with this next bite of update. Rosemary was found out to have anti carcinogenic properties. Carcinogens are those substance that initiate tumor cells to form. This is called antioxidant capabilities. So while you are basking in the heavenly taste that rosemary provides, the cells in your body are shielded from carcinogenic substances.

Stomaches, motion sickness, infections, and even morning sickness among pregnant women, these are just some of the many illnesses that ginger can fight off. It is good to know that foods spiced with ginger will now have anti nausea and anti inflammatory capabilities. Experts are currently looking into the possibility that ginger may also be a treatment for arthritis and ovarian cancer.

Two top reasons to choose herbs that heal over drugs are, it is less expensive, and it has no side effects that will further discomfort you while you are in a period of healing. You can now officially say thank you to Mother Nature for providing you with kitchen goodies and health partners. Choose wisely and choose to use what is natural.