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getting the most out of your favorite herbs

Do you enjoy including herbs in your diet to enhance variety and enjoyment? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people drink, eat, smoke, and otherwise ingest herbs of all kinds for lots of different reasons. Some just like the taste while others aim to gain possible health benefits. One of the best things about herbs is that they've been around longer than humanity itself. People have been adding them to food and drink for thousands of years.

Several major religious traditions include the consumption of various plant substances as part of routine rituals. In some cultures, there are entire medical communities that focus on supposed healing power of certain barks, leaves, and seeds. What are the most common ways that modern people get maximum enjoyment from herbal mixtures, supplements, and raw plants? Some of which you might have tried already, but consider experimenting with the techniques that are new to you, and expand your enjoyment of herbal substances.

Tea and Other Drinks

The herbal tea and soft drink industry are a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. It literally covers the globe with bottled, canned, and packaged mixes for all things derived from herbal plants. Tea is the single biggest seller in the niche, but there are others. Always remember to read ingredient labels carefully to find out whether a given item is truly an herbal drink or is mostly water with just a dash of ground plant substance so the sellers can legally call it herb infused. Fortunately, there are numerous companies that carry a full line of herb-based teas, coffees, sports supplements, and milk products.

Vaporizers

It's easy to shop online and review dozens of the top-rated vaporizers. Vaping is one of the newest ways for consuming dry herbs. If you invest in a device that represents the best the industry has to offer, you'll be able to vape hundreds of different plant substances in a safe, enjoyable way. Look for products that can handle all forms of dry herbs. Not all do. Spend time researching what's available before deciding which device is most suitable for your needs.

Food

Many have been adding herbs to meals since time immemorial. Not only are many plants nutritious and delicious, but they also add a touch of color and variety to otherwise dull fare. One of the more popular hobbies among outdoor enthusiasts is herbal gardening. The hobby attracts amateurs and proficient botanists for a number of reasons. Not only are the plants easy and inexpensive to raise, but gardening is an educational and relaxing way to deliver fresh, flavorful foods direct from the backyard to the dinner table.

Supplements

If you've ever wandered down the nutrition aisle as the local grocery store, you already know that supplements with added herbs are massive sellers. You name it, and there's a powdered, liquefied, or concentrated form of it right next to the vitamin shelf. Consumers take these specialized supplements for all kinds of reasons, but the fact is, the products sell so well that virtually every big-box and grocery store in the world has an herbals section.





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