Better Herb News: Protection from Heart Attack and Stroke
Protection from Heart Attack and Stroke
Chives
One of the easiest herbs to find and grow. It has benefits in antibacterial, especially for the gastrointestinal system. Chives help reduce plaque in the arteries and thus helps with stroke, and heart attacks. Â
It also has been shown to prevent some cancers, like breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, prostate, and colon cancer.
Chives make bones stronger, adds mineral density. Chives improve the immune system, detoxifies the blood, and promote overall health. Chives offer a good supply of vitamin K benefits include forming and strengthening bones and limiting neuronal damage in the brain, vitamin K is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.Â
They’re an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese and also provide healthy amounts of thiamin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, riboflavin, and zinc. Offering good support for digestion. Benefits also include having anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.
Easy to Grow and a good perennial.  Perennials that stand a foot tall on average, chives are hardy and drought-tolerant, growing in tight bunches. In mid-summer, they form beautiful lavender blossoms with the appearance of spiky spheres.