Your health is damaged and deteriorated by processed foods, foods that are microwaved or irradiated (zapped with radiation), and foods not properly prepared for human consumption.
The H5N1 avian influenza virus is not transmitted to humans through properly prepared and cooked food.
Volatile oils, which give certain herbs their distinctive aroma, are not particularly soluble in water, but many plants containing them can be made into effective teas when properly prepared.