Aromatic herbs are used for various therapeutic uses and a list of therapeutic uses of popular aromatic herbs is given below:

Aromatic Herbs Used for Curing Infections and Wound Healing

Most of the aromatic herbs are useful in healing wounds and bruises. However, herbs like lavender, lemongrass and turmeric are extremely useful as healing agents to cure wounds, injuries, bruises and burns. Lavender oil is antiseptic while lemongrass oil is antifungal.

Turmeric is an invaluable medicinal and aromatic herb. Turmeric is anti-cancerogenic (fights against cancer-causing cells), antiseptic (kills harmful microbes), antifungal (cures fungal infections) and antiviral (cures viral infections). The active ingredient that imparts turmeric its medicinal properties is called curcumin which is present in both fresh and dried rhizomes of turmeric. Turmeric is also consumed internally as a stimulant. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and curcumin is a powerful antioxidant. Food rich in antioxidants are good as an anti-ageing diet. Antioxidants are also helpful in fighting cancerous cells. Anti-inflammatory property of curcumin is used in treating arthritis. Turmeric is antifungal and antiseptic because of the presence of curcumin. Hence turmeric paste may be applied to cure leech bites, ring worms, skin inflammations, mouth sores, wounds, insect bites etc.

Aromatic Herbs Used for Body Rejuvenation Purposes

Rosemary oil, lavender oil, marjoram oil, geranium oil, mint oil and yarrow oil are extensively used in various health and beauty care routines

Aromatic Herbs Used for Relaxation and Mood Enhancement

Chamomile is an excellent herb for mood enhancement. Chamomile tea is prescribed as a home remedy for certain cases of mild depression

Aromatic Herbs for a Healthy Digestive System

Ginger and fennel are two herbs recommended as a cure for all sorts of digestive disorders.

Aromatic Herbs as a Pain Relief

Herbs like peppermint, rosemary, marjoram/oregano, lavender and chamomile are excellent herbs for reducing body discomforts due to various reasons. Some of the herbs are popularly used as home remedies as a pain relief and for curing cough, cold and fever

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