While they add some delicious flavors to your meals, herbs also have other benefits as they benefit your health big time. Whether it’s rosemary, or parsley, peppermint, or oregano , the list goes on and you shouldn’t miss these herbs’ benefits.

Cinnamon

The gem of good herbs that, according to many research studies, has the ability to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes and reduce cholesterol levels. Cinnamon is also a great source of fiber, with 4 grams per tablespoon, and, because of that warm, sweet flavor, it might also satisfy your cravings for treats without adding calories or fat.

Anise

Whenever you have an upset stomach, go for a cup of anis as it can calm an upset stomach and help with coughs and runny noses.

Cilantro

This one is high in vitamin K and it can improve bone strength and helps the blood clot.

Cumin

Like cinnamon, cumin helps keeping blood sugar levels in check. But it also has powerful germ-fighting properties and it’s a good source of calcium, iron and magnesium.

Ginger

Another famous spicy root that’s known for nausea remedy for pregnancy-related illness and chemotherapy and motion sickness as well.

Lavender

Beside its enchanting smell, this herb has some calming and soothing effects that could help ease stress and promote sleep. Moreover, eating it could beat bloating.

Mint

Mint is great in treating several digestive ailments, but most importantly it work really well for annoying bowel syndrome.

Rosemary

This known garden herb is rich in rosmarinic acid along with many other antioxidants, this makes it great for inflammation cases.  Also, it stimulates the production of acetylcholine, which in turn helps boost learning and memory.

Turmeric

This is the main spice in curry and a relative of ginger, turmeric is used to treat everything from depression to liver disease to skin ailments, according to the National Institutes for Health.

So next time you’re cooking something up, make sure to add a pinch of any of these healthy herbs.