It is worth saying the phrase "Provencal herbs" - and the imagination draws rich plantations of the southeastern French region called Provence, filled with aromas of thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, peppermint, marjoram and oregano. This mixture of herbs is popular all over the world not only due to its exquisite aroma and unsurpassed taste combination, which gives a unique taste to any dish, but also due to the healing properties of plants.
Provencal herbs, the composition of which is rich and diverse, have a positive effect on digestion, contain a large number of tannins and unique essential oils. Organic acids, resins, enzymes, vitamins and minerals - these are the ingredients of these seasonings. The positive properties of a mixture of Provencal herbs can be listed for a long time, consider what kind of useful plants are included in its composition and how they affect the human body.
For example, rosemary strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves cerebral circulation, memory and vision. It perfectly tones and soothes pain.
Basil contains vitamins C, PP and B2, improves immunity, it is often used for colds and various types of respiratory diseases. Few people know that basil is considered a real thunderstorm for bacteria that cause tooth decay and plaque.
Oregano, part of the Provencal herbs, enhances the intestines and has a choleretic effect, so it is good to drink it for those who have problems with the gastrointestinal system.
Oregano tea has a calming effect. This aromatic herb is useful in the fight against colds and for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Such Provencal herbs, such as peppermint and marjoram, are truly considered a source of health, youth of beauty. They are recommended to eat for people suffering from headache, insomnia, and indigestion. These healing herbs cope wonderfully with infectious diseases of the respiratory system.
Thyme, rich in fiber and minerals, is better than any tonic drink to restore energy, positively reflecting on the emotional background of a person. This plant has a truly diverse purpose. It is used as an anthelmintic, expectorant, anticonvulsant. And in cosmetology, with its help, perfectly strengthen the hair.
Savory garden and sage - those are useful herbs that will be indispensable for bloating and increased gas formation. They will quickly eliminate intestinal colic, and indeed will be useful in the treatment and prevention of many diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Sage is especially appreciated by women for the fact that it contains female phytohormones, so frigidity is not terrible for those who regularly eat it. It has anti-aging properties, keeps the mind and memory clear, reduces sweat, helps with high blood pressure, with psoriasis. In addition, sage is a wonderful antiseptic, so it will be useful to everyone, who wants to remove the fungus from the skin.
Provencal herbs are an indispensable mixture for people following a salt-free diet, as the bright taste of the plants that make up its composition will help compensate for the lack of salt in dishes. And if you want, you can get a wonderful healthy and fragrant oil, if you insist on a mixture of these wonderful plants.
Provencal herbs are a generous gift of nature. However, this world famous seasoning, which has medicinal properties, has contraindications. First of all, these include the period of pregnancy and the time when the mother breast-feeds the baby, as some of the herbs can affect the taste of milk, making it bitter and tasteless. Basil, which is part of a mixture of Provence herbs, is contraindicated in case of hypertension and thrombophlebitis, peppermint - in case of hypotension, rosemary should not season dishes with those who are prone to seizures.