2.    They can help manage diabetes.

If you like fresh marinara sauce, you’ll love this. According to Medical Daily, a study conducted by the University of Illinois found that rosemary and oregano help reduce blood sugar levels. The study, led by Dr. Elvira Gonzalez Mejia, came as a result of Mejia’s many patients with diabetes who struggled to pay for medications. Her goal was to find an economically friendly way to fight the disease -- and she may have done just that.

Bur that’s not all that these herbs have to offer. For starters, rosemary is a great immune system booster. According to the George Mateljan Foundation, rosemary can stimulate the immune system and increase circulation. It’s also a great digestive aid with anti-inflammatory effects. It may even help concentration.

Oregano comes with equally amazing health benefits, including anti-bacterial properties. According to the George Mateljan Foundation, two oils in this spice, thymol and carvacrol, give oregano this special quality. Further, Mexican researchers say that it can fight off infection caused by an amoeba called Giardia lamblia. In fact, they say it’s a better treatment than the prescription drug tinidazole. Plus, it has antioxidant properties.

3.    They can help treat respiratory infections.

Ever heard the memorable “Ricola” commercial? This is just one natural remedy said to use thyme for treating coughs. According to Health magazine, thyme is a time-tested remedy for bronchitis. How’s that for a natural remedy for a cough?

But that’s not all. Nutrition and You reports that like oregano, thyme contains thymol. This essential oil has both antiseptic and antifungal qualities. And it contains three other volatile oils: carvacolo, borneol, andgeraniol. Plus, this herb is packed with phenolic antioxidants. It’s said to be a list-topper when it comes to herbs with these properties.