The herbs that play a big role in Mediterranean cooking can also offer various health boosts. Here are a few:
• Basil
Traditional folk medicine in India hails basil as a stress-relieving herb, helpful for those with asthma, and supportive for those with Type 2 diabetes. In Africa, basil is a revered heart medicine, for both emotional and cardiac issues.
• Oregano
A medical study of oregano shows hope that the plant has confirmed antibacterial, antifungal, and even anti-cancer properties, supporting its continuous use for health, even today.
• Rosemary
Traditional folk medicine around the world has employed rosemary for nervous issues, headaches, digestive troubles, and menstrual complaints.
• Sage
It has also been noted as a potentially effective therapy for Alzheimer’s disease – and a likely candidate as a food supplement for the prevention of Type 2 diabetes, as well as improved mood and anxiety reduction.
• Thyme
Studies supporting its herbal use are so numerous and successful that active constituents in thyme (most notably thymol) have made their way into many over-the-counter cold, flu, and cough remedies. Its antioxidant – and thus potentially cancer-preventing – activities are the subject of loads of continuing health research.

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