5 Plants That Might Slow Down Aging

Aging is a natural part of life, and maintaining a baseline state of great health as you age is one of the best ways to embrace aging and experience it with more grace and ease. Aging affects your body, mind, emotions, and spirit in various well known and unique ways.

There are so many amazing plant allies that you can work with to ‘ slow ‘ aging or rather to improve your experience and quality of life as you age. Some of these herbs can prevent or treat common ailments related to aging. Certain herbs may even slow down the degeneration of your body and mind.

A few of the many concerns that could be related to age can include memory decline, energy levels, stamina, libido, eye health, hearing, joint health, bone health , heart health, diabetes, and more.

In this article, you will learn about 5 herbs that may help you with some or many of these concerns and in turn help slow down aging. You will also find a detailed  recipe for Graceful Aging Herbal Pastilles that includes 3 of the 5 anti-aging herbs.

These herbs can be taken as treatment or as a preventive measure for some diseases and unwanted experiences related to aging. They can work on many levels, to maintain, nourish, and prolong a state of good health as you age.

The 5 Herbs that Might Slow Down Aging

1.  Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) is popularly mentioned as a herb to support aging skin but this herb offers this and many more anti-aging benefits. It is literally shaped like a brain, a clear doctrine of signature that points us to its incredible usefulness for the brain. In terms of the concerns of aging, it can help in the following ways:

• Nootropic effects, improving memory, cognition, alertness, and concentration.
• Neuroprotective effects, preventing and healing memory decline related to aging.
• Improving blood flow and circulation.
• Rejuvenating the nervous system.
• Skin and hair health.
• Preventing and treating varicose veins.
• Maintaining a calm, peaceful, and meditative state.
• Remedy for mental fatigue.
• Beneficial connective tissues as a tonic and as an anti-inflammatory.

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2.  Tulsi

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) also known as Holy Basil is an uplifting and clarifying herb that is known to promote longevity. Tulsi is a revered Ayurvedic tonic for the body, mind and spirit.  It is a herb to holistically support your well-being as you age in the following ways:

• Improved general health, disease prevention, and longevity.
• Benefits cognition, and mental clarity, it is also a neuroprotective herb.
• Adaptogenic and stress relieving properties.
• Lifting sadness and depression.
• Helpful for eye diseases including cataracts.
• Protection of the body from toxin-induced damage, including chemicals, heavy metals, and radiation.
• Protection and healing from various infections.
• Oral health, including preventing tooth decay.
• It boosts your immune system.
• It has cardio-protective properties.
• Anti-diabetic properties, specifically for insulin resistance.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties which can help with pain relief from arthritis and joint disorders.

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3.   Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root also known as Indian ginseng is another powerful adaptogen that could help with slowing down aging, it is known to be a plant of rejuvenation and increased longevity. Ashwagandha roots’ anti-aging benefits may include the following :

• Improving general well-being.
• Improved sleep quality and treating insomnia.
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
• It has neuromodulatory effects.
• Improve mental alertness and cognition.
• It is a supportive treatment or possible prevention for Alzheimer’s.
• Increases in your blood’s ability to transport oxygen.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Increases stamina, and energy levels.

I have nights when I just can’t fall asleep. And I have nights when I can’t rest enough because I keep waking up. Ashwagandha is good, however, it’s so hard to mimic what your brain produces without causing side effects or addiction. A tincture based on Valerian, also called Nature’s Valium is what soothes me at night and helps me fall asleep fast and rest enough to be sharper than people my age. If you don’t want to make it yourself, you can get it from here!

4.   Nettles

Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) is a fantastic nutritive herb that may help with preventing aging. It works to remove and prevent stagnation and build your vital energy, life force. Nettle is a deeply nourishing food and medicine herb that contains a number of essential vitamins and minerals. It can offer the following benefits that could have a positive impact on aging:

• Rich in antioxidants which reduce free radicals linked to aging.
• Contains compounds and that contribute to eye health.
• Includes minerals which can build good bone health.
• It helps with releasing stagnation.
• Nettles increase energy flow and circulation.
• A nutritive that helps nourish your blood.
• Gentle detoxification effects help keep your system cleansed and clear.
• Hormone balancing benefits for both males and females.
• Reduced the risk of prostate cancer.
• It may aid in blood sugar control by stimulating insulin secretion and has anti-diabetic properties.
• Lowering blood pressure and stress in the cardiovascular system.

Making a nettle remedy at home isn’t too difficult—if you don’t mind being stung! Personally, I can’t stand those itchy stings. And I’m not even sure if the nettles I pick are pesticide-free. What I’m doing to ease the process is to get an already-made Stinging Nettle Tincture. I got mine from here and I’m super satisfied with the result!

5.   Red Clover

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is another nourishing herb that you can consider as an anti-aging herb. It is well known for its benefits for menopausal females but has many supportive and healing properties. Some of these include:

• Improving cardiovascular functioning.
• Menopause support.
• Supporting bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
• It has healing benefits for your respiratory system.*

*Side note here: If you suffer from respiratory system issues such as heavy breathing, asthma, or COPD it’s recommended to address them ASAP. Reducing the oxygen that goes to your brain is like a slow poison. Lungwort Lichen and Mullein are only two of the most potent herbs you can use as a remedy to target the root cause of your symptoms. Check out HERE more information about a Bronchial Blend.

• Skin benefits, it is said to have anti-aging effects, promoting youthful skin
• Blood and lymph purifying.
• Exhibits the potential to inhibit collagenase which is an enzyme that breaks down collagen within damaged tissues. It then helps healthy tissue to regrow.
• It is an antioxidant herb which means it can assist with counteracting aging and many conditions including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and even cancer.

Graceful Aging Herbal Pastilles

A synergistic blend of the herbs Gotu Kola, Tulsi, and Red Clover that you can take as a supportive anti-aging supplement or as a treatment for specific age-related experiences. As discussed earlier these herbs can support you in many ways which can contribute to a more graceful and easeful physical, mental, and emotional experience as you naturally age.

You can choose to include different herbs in this formula for anti-aging benefits, just do some research to make sure that they work together synergistically.

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What You Need

• Tulsi 25g (0.9oz)
• Gotu Kola 5g (0.18oz)
• Red Clover 20g (0.7oz)
• Local Raw Honey 120ml ( 4oz)
• Grinder
• Scale

Step by Step

1. Measure out the dried herbs; Tulsi 25g (0.9oz), Gotu Kola 5g (0.18oz), and Red Clover 20g (0.7oz).
2. Measure 120ml local raw honey.
3. Place your measured-out herbs into your grinder and grind the herbs very finely.
4. Sift the ground herbs to remove rougher, larger sticks and pieces.
5. Measure out 10g (0.35oz) of your sifted powdered herbs and set this aside.
6. Combine the remainder of your sifted powdered herb blend (+-40g or 1.4oz ) and the honey.
7. Mix the herbs and honey well into a very thick paste texture. This can take a bit of time and effort.
8. Cover and let this well-combined mixture rest for 15-20 minutes. It will feel more like a soft sticky dough after this.
9. Enjoy patiently rolling out the pastilles, and thoroughly coat each pastille in powdered herbs.
10. As you work, place the pastilles on a plate or drying tray. Let them rest again here for 15 to 20 minutes.
11. Layer the pastilles and remaining dry herb mix into your jar. This helps prevent them from sticking over time.This recipe resulted in 150 pastilles that averaged 800 mg to 1g (0.03oz) each.

Recommended Dosage and Shelf Life

Take 1 pastille per day as a supplement, or a higher dose if you are treating a particular condition with these herbs. You may add your pastille to hot water for an instant tea or enjoy eating them as is.

Please remember to drink plenty of water and eat a nourishing balanced diet alongside these herbs for the best effect.

Store your jar tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. It is a good idea to periodically, lightly shake the jar to make sure all the pastilles stay well coated in dry herbs and prevent sticking. These may last for up to 6 months or more when properly stored.

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