Common herbs with uncommon properties

There are many common herbs that you can find at most supermarkets, that have really amazing properties.  Herbs like rosemary and thyme are easy to grow, easy to find at the store and can have some really awesome health benefits.  Some organic livestock operations even use them to improve the health of their animals.

Sage - By Jonathunder - Own work, GFDL 1.2

• Rosemary -  Rosemary contains compounds that have proven anti-oxidant effects.  Traditionally, rosemary has been used for a wide variety of ailments, including improving memory, reducing stress and soothing the digestion.  
• Thyme - Compounds in thyme have been shown to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.  In fact, thymol, an oil found in thyme is a major ingredient in mouthwash, giving it the strong, medicinal flavor that helps to keep your mouth clean and feeling fresh.
• Oregano - Traditionally used to help improve digestion, oregano has a slightly spicy flavor and contains compounds that are anti-bacterial and sanitizing.
• Parsley - A common ingredient in many italian dishes, parsley contains some important nutrients and is able to improve the smell of a person's breath, especially if they've been eating raw garlic.
• Sage - Culinary varieties of salvia, or sage can have a variety of benefits for people.  

Herbs have been used for centuries to improve the flavor of food, and for their medicinal benefits.  Now, modern research is gathering more and more information regarding the specific compounds in the plants and how they can be used to help improve our health.