Since ages, traditional wellness systems like Ayurveda have been promoting the incorporation of herbs in daily usage, for a general wellbeing and healthy lifestyle. The use of herbs as health remedies was a local knowledge transmitted over generations in most eastern households.
The use of plant leaves, roots, bark and flowers have been studied in detail over centuries by being close to nature.
Being rich in anti-oxidants and antibacterial substances that the plants produce for their own self defence and healthy growth, they are known to have numerous health benefits for us as well. Unlike modern medicines, which often provide quick fixes for specific ailments without looking into the root cause, these herbal remedies, aim to promote overall health and wellness through daily usage by incorporating the herbs into a daily diet and lifestyle. So the mantra of wellness herbs is healthy living rather than curing symptoms.
One of the key benefits of herbal medicines is that they are natural and since they are like our daily meal ingredients, they are majorly free from harmful side effects. This is because they are made from natural ingredients that are easily absorbed by the body, and work in harmony with its natural systems. In contrast, modern medicines can often have negative side effects, and are not always effective at treating the root cause of an ailment. Additionally, modern medicines can lead to withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped, causing a dependency that may be lifelong in certain cases.
This fortnight is dedicated to the study of such wellness plants that we encounter in our daily lives. For example, mint, lemon, coriander, ginger and turmeric. So stay tuned for the wisdom of herbs to roll out!
Let us know the herbs you often use in cooking or the ones you'd like to know more about.
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