Do you know how do herbal remedies started ? In the sixteenth century in Europe, Nicolas Culpiper started a therapy in which plants and herbs play an important role. Phytotherapy, today, knows a setback. Science has studied beneficial plants to discover secrets.
Herbal remedies contain all the essential oils, have concentrated flavors and chemicals but active and beneficial, citing the power of antioxidants that combat the effects of aging and antiseptic against infections.
Vitamins in herbal remedies :
- Basil
You can use this plant for potatoes and fry vegetables. Mashed potatoes will have a perfect taste. Antiseptic and refreshing, help combat migraines and insomnia.
- Thyme
It is widely used in processed meat and fish, thyme is an expectorant (found in cough syrup) and aphrodisiac.
- Mint leaves
It is used in some meat. Marinate several hours a piece of lamb with garlic, olive oil and mint leaves can then grilled or fried in the pan. You can use seafood and egg dishes. Stimulates digestion.
- Tarragon
Tarragon is used in butter. The result is juicy. You can also use in salads. They get a new flavor. Tarragon has digestive properties. It is anthelmintic (destroys intestinal worms).
- Dill
It has a delicate flavor, perfect with chicken and veal. It is antiseptic and helps eliminate intestinal gas.
- Coriander
It is present in Asian cuisine. It is used in sauces. Anti-infective, coriander stimulates digestion.
Recipe with herbal remedies :
- Spaghetti with clam sauce and mint
For 4 persons Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients: 350 g pasta, 500 g mussels, 10 ml cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons of pepper, a pinch of pepper.
The sauce is made from 100 g of spinach, garlic, pine, peppermint, 8 tablespoons olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, chilli pepper.
Preparation
Prepare sauce: Mix all ingredients until you get a fine paste. In another bowl mix the clams, white wine, olive oil and pepper and put them to boil for 20 minutes. Then strain the juice that you got and then toss with the sauce and pour it over pasta. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, drain them and put them in a bowl .. Divided them into four plate put over the cooked mussels and serve immediately.
Our advice
The traditional sauce is prepared with basil. But you can try parsley, chives.
Now you know the advantages of herbal remedies, we really suggest you to take herbal remedies if you are happened to be in medication.