Healing HERBS

They do more than just add flavour to food – they boost your health too!

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Many herbs used for flavouring in the kitchen have medicinal benefits. The good news? You can also take them in supplement form. 'This helps to provide a consistent dose,' says Dr Sarah Brewer. Here's what you can try.

Rosemary for clarity

'As well as jazzing up roast potatoes, rosemary is uplifting,' says medical herbalist Hannah Charman*. 'It aids concentration, memory and even mathematical ability.' Love it with lamb? Rosemary is also high in antioxidants, and studies** suggest it may prevent carcinogenic compounds (which can potentially cause cancer) in meat cooked at high heat.

* TRY Health4All Rosemary (£9.99 for 90 capsules, amazon.co.uk)

Sage for hot flushes