Dried herbs are a great way to add flavor and color to any food or drink, whether sweet or sour, without adding fat, salt or sugar. In addition to taste and color, each of them has a set of health properties. Medicinal herbs help with heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Herbs also help reduce blood clotting and offer anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. Dried plants are a source of nutrition and flavor. The combination of herbs and spices as well as foods increase the health benefits of the body.