We tend to think of medicinal herbs as being a completely different than culinary herbs, but that’s not always the case. The foods you eat can double as wellness tonics that support your body’s innate ability to stay healthy and get pregnant. Hippocrates said it best when he said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Here are a few herbs to consider if fertility health is on your mind.
1. Garlic: Garlic is the ubiquitous herb used by nearly every culture. All over the world, folks turn to it to add some serious flavor to food. Plus, it’s one of the most widely used medicinal herbs.
It relaxes your blood vessels and promotes circulation, and good blood flow is vital to keeping your organs in tip top shape, including your ovaries and uterus. For the fellas, adequate blood flow is necessary for erections.
How to use:
Add chopped cloves to stir-fries, soups, and pesto.
Rub a cut clove over bread or even in a bowl just before adding soup or salad to it.
Infuse olive oil with a few cloves to use anytime a recipe or meal calls for a drizzle of EVOO.
2. Ginger: Ginger is without question a delicious herb that can be easily added to a number of meals and drinks, and helps mitigate period cramps and nausea during pregnancy. It’s high in antioxidants, which plays a protective role for your ovaries and eggs from oxidative damage and stress. Many herbalists also say it increases blood flow to your lady parts, delivering important nutrients and clearing away toxins.
How to use:
Shred about a thumb size amount and add it to hot cereals.
Add a 1/2 inch peeled piece to a smoothie.
Make into a tasty tea. Add lemon and honey or just enjoy as is.
