Herbs
Herbs contain very powerful antioxidants, it's no wonder human beings have been using them for centuries to treat ailments. Use them in salads and soups.
See also: Fruit | Vegetables | Nuts | Seeds & Beans
n.b.: The list order of the vitamins and minerals is not indicative of quantity. Find out more about the best food sources of certain vitamins and minerals.
Contains the following |
Benefits |
Other considerations |
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| Basil |
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, iron. |
High in beta-carotene. |
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| Burdock root |
Iron, sulphur, some B vitamins. |
Antibiotic, cleansing, healing. |
Buy it from Asian stores. |
| Coriander (cilantro) |
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, iron. |
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| Dandelion |
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Diuretic. |
Add the leaves to salads. |
| Mint |
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, iron. |
Stimulating. |
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| Oregano |
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium. |
Very high in anitoxidants and calcium. |
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| Parsley |
Beta-carotene, thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, boron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc. |
High in vitamin C. |
Gets rid of garlic odours on the breath. |
| Thyme |
Beta-carotene, calcium. |
Very high in calcium. |
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