Get to know your fresh herbs

Herbs are more than just flavour and garnish — learn how they bring their own health benefits to the table.

Sage

• Improves memory function
• May inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease
• Beneficial for sore throats, coughs and colds.
• Can help reduce menopausal hot flashes and night sweats

Parsley

• Fights oxidation and reduces the effects of aging
• Helps prevent age-related macular degeneration
• Relieves water retention and eases bloating
• Kills bacteria in the mouth and reduces bad breath

Peppermint

• Reduces pain caused by IBS
• Reduces bloating
• Helps fight nausea
• Helps to clear sinus and nasal congestion

Basil

• Stimulates appetite
• Promotes healthy blood pressure and heart health
• Protects white blood cells
• Fights oxidation and reduces the effects of ageing

Rosemary

• Reduces the affects of seasonal allergies and hay fever
• Helps to clear sinus and nasal congestion
• Rich in antioxidants
• Eases headaches

Thyme

• Antiseptic and anti-fungal properties
• High in antixoxidant
• Relieves symptoms of coughs and colds
• Increases digestive power

Oregano

• Rich source of dietary fibre
• Antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
• Eases the symptoms of coughs and colds
• May slow down the growth of cancerous cells

Dill

• Eases stomach upset, nausea and indigestion
• Antiseptic and anaesthetic properties
• Reduces insomnia and aids better sleep
• Helps to encourage lactation

Tarragon

• Relieves toothache
• Lowers blood sugar levels
• Reduces insomnia and aids better sleep
• Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle

Coriander

• Keeps bones healthy and strong
• May inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease
• Reduces the affects of seasonal allergies and hay fever
• Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle