Boost Your Immune System With The Herbs

• The one phrase that everyone has stressed from the onset of the pandemic has been “Immunity.” The only way to resist the pandemic is to create a strong immunity. There is no denying it. Our daily routine for ‘good health’ should be maintained, but in today’s society, where the majority of people live sedentary lives with little or no exercise, we must go that extra mile…
• Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, on the other hand, have both empirically proven the tremendous efficiency of herbs in strengthening immunity. Antioxidants are abundant in the herbs used. Antioxidants are a term that is frequently used, but what precisely do they imply? Antioxidants are substances that can help prevent or reduce cell damage caused by free radicals and other rogue molecules produced by your body as a by-product of metabolism (oxidation) or by environmental pollutants.
• Herbs in their purest form are the richest in antioxidants. Greens that have been finely chopped can be added to recipes, eaten raw as a snack, turned into dips and chutneys, chewed, or blended with drinks. It can be difficult to receive your daily dose of herbs if you have a hectic schedule. The greatest herbal supplements give you easy access to increasing your herbal power regularly.
• Herbs differ from one another due to their capacity to provide a wide range of advantages. You can incorporate some of these powerful herbs into your everyday diet and reap the advantages.

Common Herbs used extensively in India

• Tulsi (Basil) – Also known as ‘Queen of Herbs,’ Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a strong germicide and antioxidant. Tulasi is a stress-relieving immune modulator. Try adding Tulsi leaves to your tea or lime juice, chewing them raw, adding them to recipes, or seasoning salads with them to make them more anti-inflammatory. It had a mild and refreshing taste which can fit with any food palate. 
• Turmeric (Haldi) – Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, but we are only now discovering its countless health advantages. Curcumin, a phytochemical found in turmeric, aids in the removal of toxins and the battle against germs and bacteria. It is known to alleviate inflammation both internally and superficially by including antioxidants. It is widely used as an antiseptic on wounds and consumed with milk to help with gastrointestinal issues.
• Neem (Indian lilac) – Unlike current antimicrobials, which impair the immune system, neem functions as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-protozoal, and anti-fungal element at the same time, helping to enhance immunity. Neem leaves can be chewed in the morning to help eliminate toxins from your system; stems can be used to clean teeth, and neem juice can be acquired readily and easily from any store.
• Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng) – The use of Ashwagandha for so many millennia has piqued the interest of modern medical science, leading to a desire to learn more about the plant’s medicinal benefits. This spicy and bitter herb is a potent adaptogen. Regular consumption of this anti-oxidant-rich herb lowers blood cholesterol and sugar levels, stimulates the thyroid gland, relieves stress and anxiety, and strengthens the immune system.
• Ginger- Ginger has long been used in Indian households to treat coughs, colds, and flu. This medicinal herb’s potent antioxidant, ginger, is especially beneficial in preventing respiratory tract infections. Ginger can be used to flavour curry, sabzi, tea, and other cold beverages.

Although we’ve focused on a few herbs here, cuisines all over the world, particularly in the subcontinent and the Mediterranean, have used a wide variety of herbs to flavour and enliven their meals since ancient times. Herbs are very beneficial in Indian cuisine; their scents add a delectable flavour that much surpasses the reduction in spices, chiles, and oil.