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There are herbs you can grow at home, if you love gardening. Advantage of these herbs is that they will provide both greenery and health. Following herbs are easier to grow in pots and they can be kept even indoors. Also, they can be taken raw or added to recipes.

Parsley

Parsley packs important nutrients that make it great for many things including bone health, protection of eyes, improvement of heart function and treating allergies and inflammatory diseases. It also contains antibacterial properties that prevent development of bacteria in food.

Rosemary

Rosemary boosts immune system and improves blood circulation. It also enhances memory function, develops intelligence and focus. And the aroma this herb can improve the mood by driving away stress and anxiety and controlling hormonal imbalance. Rosemary oil is good for hair growth, dandruff and dry scalp. It can also be used to cure digestive problems like heartburn and liver and gallbladder complaints.

Mint

Mint can dissolve all your digestive woes but there are more health benefits of mint. It treats asthma, cures headache, aids weight loss, improves brain power, provides skin care and eases symptoms of morning sickness. It is also good for oral care and treating stress and depression.

Basil

Basil can restore pH level by balancing the acid within the body. It is anti-inflammatory and can fight free radical activity. It cures depression, helps in diabetes management and supports liver function. It can heal an upset tummy quicker than any other medicine and keep the gut healthy. Also, it has plenty of skin benefits.

Chives

Chives has cancer fighting properties and its biggest benefits include detoxifying body, boosting immunity, clearing vision, enhancing sleep and mood and easing digestive process to prevent formation of bacteria and fungi in intestines. Also, it brings plenty of skin benefits like reducing fine lines and wrinkles. 

Thyme

Thyme is good for your eyes. Also, it can dure common cold and prevent hair loss. Another healthy reason for adding thyme to your diet is it controls blood pressure and improves bone health. Also, its daily intake would keep you free from digestive problems. In skin condition, it is a good cure for acne.

Lavender

Lavender is an excellent pain reliever for muscular, joint pain, sprains and backache. Just massage is over the painful area to get relief. It can even relieve respiratory problems like whooping cough and asthma, when applied on neck chest and back. Also, it can kill lice and nits. It treats sleep and insomnia and improves mood.    

Oregano

Oregano strengthens immune system, boosts energy and improves metabolism. It has minerals and iron that increase blood circulation and help in oxygenating cells and muscles. Basil can also improve digestion, build bone strength and help in managing diabetes. 

Chervil

Chervil is a low-calorie herb with plenty of health benefits like it’s an immunity booster and diuretic agent. If you have hiccups, you can chew some fresh leaves of chervil to stop hiccups. It will also give fast relief from cough. It regulates blood pressure and lowers bad cholesterol. It is good for kidney, gout and digestion. Also, it can give you relief from menstrual cramps.

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient as it keeps nerves healthy, strengthens the production of DNA and red blood cells and helps in maintaining normal brain function. But it isn’t produced in the body. You need to take it with health supplements or food. 

Here’re the best vitamin-B12-rich foods you can choose from

1. Fortified cereal

It is a good diet for everyone including vegans as it doesn’t come from animal sources. Synthetically made, the fortified cereal diet is a great food for vitamin B12 because the nutrients are added to the food through the fortification process. And there are many food items that come with fortified vitamin-B12 nutrients. 

2. Fortified nutritional yeast

Like fortified cereals, it is also a good source of vitamin-B12. The nutrient is attached with yeast through the same fortification process. Synthetically made, it is exclusively prepared for use as food instead of a leavening agent. Also, it is vegan friendly as the manufacturing process of the fortified nutritional yeast is the same as of fortified cereals.

3. Dairy products

Fortified soya milk is a good option for vegetarians. It contains vitamin-B12 in plenty. Other dairy products with richness of B12 include buttermilk and yogurt. And cheese that is an all time favorite of people of all ages contains vitamin-B12 in a good amount. Advantage of these food items is that they are readily available for consumption. 

4. Eggs

Eggs could be a source of vitamin-B12, if you are a vegetarian but don’t mind taking eggs. You can take hard boiled eggs in breakfast or add the eggs to salad to increase your B12 intake. 

5. Fish

Small, soft-boned saltwater sardines that are available canned in water, oil or sauces is a great source of vitamin-B12. You can buy canned fish or fresh from market. Another fish that can provide vitamin-B12 in plenty is tuna. Rainbow trout is also a great source of B12 vitamin. Salmon widely consumed for omega-3 fatty acids is also rich in B12.

6. Animal products

Organ meats, especially liver and kidneys are always rich in vitamin-B12. You can consume lamb organs to get a high dose of B12. Another animal food that comes with the richness of B12 is chicken. 

7. Shrimps

Shrimps are good for heart and brain health in addition to being a vital source of vitamin-B12. They can be consumed grilled and mixed with salads and veggies.

8. Clams

They are small chewy shellfish with a huge concentration of nutrients including vitamin-B12. And they can be consumed raw with cocktail sauce. Also, they can be steamed, grilled and even cooked.

Coconut is widely consumed as a fruit but it is more popular for its religious uses especially in Hindu rituals. Also, it packs calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients. In medicine, it is used for making oil that is good for hair and skin problems.

Rich in vitamin E, coconut oil contains antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in hair growth. Also, it has antifungal properties that prevent dandruff. It is also good for dryness, itching, scars and other skin problems.

Advantages of Coconut for different ailments

High Cholesterol

Coconut is rich in phenols that can manage high cholesterol level. Also, its antioxidant property reduces oxidative cell damage. 

Kidney Stone

Coconut contains bioactive products that could be helpful in removing kidney stones.

Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1&2)

Coconut kernel and water boost insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. Also, it tends to reduce pancreatic damage. Taking half-cup of coconut water empty stomach early in the morning is beneficial for diabetes management.

Obesity

Drinking coconut oil or using it in cooking could be helpful in weight control as it reduces fat buildup by reducing the amount of tissue cholesterol and phospholipid. Also, it boosts metabolism.

Precautions with coconut

Overdose of coconut oil could increase cholesterol level and cause skin rashes. Also, the person could feel difficulty breathing.

How to take coconut?

Coconut is best consumed as raw fruit. Its kernel has a sweet taste and so has its water. Also, the coconut oil is good for cooking food. Or you can take coconut capsules – 1-2 capsules twice a day.

Aloe vera is widely used for healing sunburn and wounds. Also, it is good for treating skin and hair problems like acne, blemishes, hair fall and dandruff. But it is just the start of the health benefits of aloe vera. For example, aloe vera juice could be helpful in reducing constipation and weight and managing diabetes.

Advantages of aloe vera for different ailments

Constipation

Aloe vera is a natural laxative hence can speed up bowel movement to allow easy excretion of stool. Taking 2-3 tsp of aloe vera juice with same quantity of water empty stomach in morning is enough to ease constipation. 

Obesity

Aloe vera increases body metabolism resulting in quick weight loss. Taking 2-3 tsp of aloe vera juice with water in morning empty stomach for three months could give exciting results.

Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1&2)

Aloe vera helps in diabetes management by improving glucose and insulin level in the blood. Also, its antioxidant properties prevent cell damage associated with diabetes. Taking aloe vera juice with water in morning empty stomach can help control diabetes in a better way.

High Cholesterol

Aloe vera can reduce formation and accumulation of bad cholesterol and in this way prevent blockage of arteries in the long run. It contains phytosterols and other compounds like glucomannan, fructose and glucose that are helpful in cholesterol management.

HIV Infection

Aloe vera builds immunity and in this way help in fighting the HIV infection. A study on animals found that aloe vera builds white blood cells that fight infection. 

Cancer

Aloe vera can work like complimentary therapy in cancer treatment. It builds immunity by increasing number of white blood cells that could be helpful in controlling cancer cells. Also, it can minimize side effects of chemotherapy.

Depression

Aloe vera contains biochemical compounds that can help in diffusing stress and depression. 

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Aloe vera juice can help ease IBD by improving digestion. But there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

Precautions with aloe vera

Prolong use of aloe vera could induce diarrhea. Also, it can trigger allergic reaction in people that are already allergic towards garlic and onions. It can also reduce blood glucose and cause low potassium levels.

How to take aloe vera?

Aloe vera is best consumed in juice form. Or you can take aloe vera capsules. For skin treatment, you have creams, lotions and ointments. It can also be mixed in shampoo, conditioners and moisturizers.