Your Spice cabinet is your Medicine cabinet. While this is not a complete and exhaustive list, here are some key benefits of commonly used herbs and spices in Indian and Ayurvedic cooking.
All spices and herbs are potent antioxidant powerhouses and aid in digestion
Spices:
Cardamom – Anti-nausea, mucus-reducer (colds, coughs), breath freshener
Cinnamon – Blood sugar reducer, Circulatory stimulant, reduces triglycerides
Cloves – Toothache reducer, mucus-reducer (colds, coughs), aphrodisiac
Coriander – Blood sugar and cholesterol reducer, reduces blood pressure
Fennel – Carminative (gas reducer), mouth freshener, protects from anemia
Cumin – Helps relieve asthma, fights a cold, helps with sleep
Nutmeg – Pain reliever, helps beat insomnia, improves brain health (use in moderation due to its narcotic properties)
Star Anise – Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal
Cayenne -Improves circulation and metabolism, relieves pain
Turmeric – Anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, wound healer
Black Pepper – Improves digestion, circulation, fights a cold
Herbs:
Cilantro – Toxic metal detoxifier, improves sleep and eye-health
Dill – High levels of Vitamin C, lowers bad cholesterol
Mint – Breath freshener, nausea and headache reliever
Basil – Pain reducer, fever reducer, immune booster
Parsley – Natural diuretic, helps fight UTIs, potent antibacterial and antifungal
Fresh spices:
Ginger – Anti-nausea, pain reducer
Garlic – Potent antimicrobial
Jalapeno – Source of Vit. C, aids circulation, anti-inflammatory
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