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The overlooked cooking garnish that's a secret brain-boosting ingredient

Daily Mail Health · 19 September 2026 at 14:29

The overlooked cooking garnish that's a secret brain-boosting ingredient

The herb contains a natural plant chemical called 1,8-cineole.

Elevated levels of this chemical have been linked to better cognitive performance on several tasks.

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The overlooked cooking garnish that's a secret brain-boosting ingredient

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