- Priced for centuries, herbs and spices are celebrated not only for their flavors but also for their medicinal powers. In fact these valuable spices were an inspiration to establish trade routes dated years back Before Christ (BC).
- Some are anti-inflammatory , anti-oxidative and pro-immune boosters. Some have anti-microbial(bacteria, fungus, virus) properties. Some have unique Phyto-nutrients and polyphenols that have therapeutic effect on our body.
- Before the invention of pharmaceutical drugs which basically act on the symptoms and not the root cause, the extracts from herbs and spices are used as medicines to treat many health issues for centuries.
- You could choose to add to your food preparations or can be heated for a while in water to have it as a herbal tea. They retain their therapeutic and medicinal properties to a good extent when cooked in oil or when heated in water. Dried herbs and spices also retain the medicinal properties to a large extent.
Hear is a the list of herbs and spices that we could benefit from
- Ginger – Anti-Inflammatory, Fights germs, good for joint health
- Garlic – Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Oxidant, Heart health, Lowers blood sugar
- Curcumin (Turmeric extract) – Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Microbial, Joint health, Respiratory and brain health, anti-cancer properties and many other health benefits.
- Cardamom – Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant
- Black pepper – Anti-Inflammatory, Aids better absorption other nutrients, boosts metabolism
- Ashwagandha – Adaptogen, Immunomodulator, many other other benefits
- Green Tea – Immune booster, Anti-Oxidant and have polyphenols, helps in fat burning.
- Black coffee – Nervous system stimulant, Anti-Oxidant and have polyphenols, De-toxifies liver and kidney, anti-cancer, has many micro-nutrients, helps in fat burning.
- Cinnamon – Anti-Inflammatory, Balances blood sugar.
- Cloves – Anti-Inflammatory, can eliminate environmental toxins, anti-cancer properties
- Cumin – Immune booster and anti-cancer properties
- Oregano – Anti-Microbial, Anti-Oxidant, Gut health
- Rosemary – Immune booster, Improves digestion
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