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Herbal Health Benefits You Need to Know

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Polyphenols found in many all-natural herbs provide significant herbal health benefits, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

The landscape of health and medicine is constantly evolving, and we’re always on the lookout for more innovative and updated ways to put research to practice. The study of herbal health benefits, however, is nothing new — in fact, it’s a practice that has been around for centuries.

Physicians and researchers have embraced botanicals and herbs, working hard to draw out their healing properties. Their efforts have spanned the globe, from ancient Egypt, to the Amazon region of South America, to China and India, and across many different cultures throughout history.

Today, many health professionals continue to vouch for the power of herbal supplements. And with COVID putting a strain on our healthcare system, it’s more important than ever to avoid getting sick, putting an additional burden on the healthcare sector, and subjecting ourselves to rising medical costs.

They say prevention is better than cure, and what better way to stay healthy than to explore natural, plant-based health options? In this article, I’ll break down the basics of herbal health, as well as share some important herbal health benefits.

Herbal Health Basics and Benefits

An herbal product is essentially any plant-based product used to improve health, while an herbal supplement pertains to a product intended for internal use only. Herbal supplements can come in a variety of forms, including dried, minced, powdered, or capsulated, and they can be consumed in various ways, including ingestion, application, and absorption. And, of course, herbal health benefits vary from herb to herb.

Polyphenols — plant compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties — are found in many plant-based foods and beverages. Polyphenols is a fairly broad term that refers to tannins, phenolic acids, and flavonoids like anthocyanins, along with their derivatives.

Study after study shows that polyphenols provide many herbal health benefits, including support for treatment of such diseases as cancer, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Polyphenols are anti-microbial, so they may also provide protection from harmful bacteria.

Examples of Healthy Herbs

 

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is often used as a culinary spice, but it can also be brewed as tea or made into an extract. Many people enjoy it for its flavor and aroma, but it also offers a number of health benefits. Rosmarinic acid is the active ingredient found in rosemary that has been shown to suppress allergic responses and nasal congestion, thanks to its high content of phenolic compounds. These compounds can also help lower high blood sugar levels by exerting insulin-like effects and aiding the absorption of glucose. It’s also known to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Cistanche tubulosa

Also known as the Desert Hyacinth, Ginseng of the Desert, and Rou Cong Rong, Cistanche tubulosa extract has been revered in traditional Chinese medicine for its herbal health benefits for thousands of years. Scientists have found that the compounds found in this extract may provide a natural way to improve energy levels, improve gut health, and support treatment for depression.

Cistanche is also known to help slow the rate of organ and immune system dysfunction and address neuroinflammation, which are both often associated with aging. Moreover, Cistanche tubulosa extract may help clear the mind, which promotes enhanced learning and brain health.

Rosa rugosa

Rosa rugosa is well known around the world as rose hips. Rosa rugosa research done by biochemists has revealed several herbal health benefits including anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects on the body. It contains high levels of vitamin C, which makes it ideal for supporting treatment for issues related to oxidative stress, such as hepatotoxicity, diarrhea, arthritis, diabetes, and obesity. Vitamin C can also support immune function and help repair the body’s cells and tissues.

Moreover, the flower extract of Rosa rugosa can protect the body against infection, arthritis symptoms, and other inflammation-related issues.

We’re Passionate About Herbal Health

We’ve only scratched the surface regarding herbal health benefits, as there are many more celebrated medicinal herbs out there. With enough research and some guidance from your healthcare provider, you’re sure to find something that will support your health, immunity, and overall wellbeing.

As a starting point for learning more about herbal health benefits, check out the hundreds of articles published on the Linden Botanicals website, the FAQ pages on individual herbal teas and extracts, and the published studies on the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) website.

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