Herbs and Spices Benefits

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Anise
Helps relieve bloating and indigestion. It may also help to clear breathing passages when a person is suffering from congestion. Can help treat hiccups, for lactation treatment, and for edema or water retention. Also helpful to use in the fight against headaches and asthma.


Basil
Fresh basil is a good source of vitamin A (called pro-vitamin A) through its concentration of carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, and helps protect against free-radical damage. It's also a good source of magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C. Basil has anti-inflammatory effects and promotes cardiovascular health. It is also good for the heart and digestion.


Black pepper
Black pepper has antioxidant and antibacterial properties and improves digestion, helps prevent intestinal gas, is diaphoretic (promotes sweating), and diuretic (promotes urination). The outer layer of peppercorns also stimulates the breakdown of fat cells. Black pepper has good amounts of manganese, vitamin K, iron, and dietary fiber.


Cayenne pepper
An excellent source of vitamin A, Cayenne pepper and Tabasco sauce can increase metabolism and fat-burning! It also contains capsaicin (also found in chili peppers and paprika), whose anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects may lower the risk of cancer, has pain-reducing effects, can help prevent ulcers, and clears mucus from your stuffed-up nose or congested lungs.


Chili Pepper
Red chili peppers are a good source of vitamin A, dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and iron. Red chili peppers also contain capsaicin (also found in cayenne and paprika), whose anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects may lower the risk of cancer, has pain-reducing effects, can help prevent ulcers, and clears mucus from your stuffed-up nose or congested lungs.


Cinnamon
Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese and also has dietary fiber, iron, and calcium. Cinnamon is often used as an antidote for diarrhea and stomach upset as well as a metabolism booster. The essential oils found in cinnamon bark have anti-clotting, anti-microbial, and blood sugar controlling properties.


Cloves
Cloves are dense with nutrients, known for having an extremely high amount of manganese, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin K, dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium. It also has mild anesthetic (numbing), anti-bacterial properties, and its volatile oils have anti-inflammatory properties.


Coriander
Coriander is known for being anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol lowering. It increases HDL (the "good" cholesterol), and may help reduce free radical production. Coriander is a good source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It can also help with relieving headaches.


Fennel
Raw fennel is a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and vitamin B3 (niacin). Its an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.


Garlic
Regular consumption of garlic can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It also aids digestion and prevents flatulence. Recent research shows garlic to be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. Garlic has manganese, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin C, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1 (thiamin), copper, and protein.


Ginger
Ginger is a root and has potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Ginger speeds metabolic rate, plus it inhibits nausea and vomiting often caused by morning sickness or motion sickness. Ginger can also hinder blood clotting. It can help digest fat foods and break down proteins.



Green Tea
This plant is believed to have the highest concentration of the antioxidants known as polyphenols. Studies have found that men who drink green tea regularly usually have lower cholesterol levels compared with men who do not drink it. This study also looked at a group of male smokers and indicated that green tea helped prevent high levels of the harmful LDL cholesterol. Green tea has also been linked to increasing metabolism rates which can help some people lose weight faster and easier.


Nutmeg
Nutmeg oil is potent brain booster, increasing circulation and allowing you to concentrate better. It also works by stimulating the brain and therefore removes mental exhaustion and stress. It contains eugenol that benefits the heart. Small doses will help with flatulence. Use nutmeg in moderation as it is toxic in high doses.


Paprika]
Contains capsaicin, whose anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects may lower the risk of cancer (also found in cayenne and red chili peppers.


Peppermint
Peppermint is used to treat gastric and digestive disorders, as well as tension and insomnia, and has anti-microbial properties. Peppermint is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin C and vitamin A. Can help with motion and morning sickness.

Rosemary
Rosemary also contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary has dietary fiber, iron, and calcium. Rosemary can be found fresh, dried, and ground. It's a common ingredient in many gourmet breads and Italian seasonings.


Saffron
May be taken to ease fatigue. Some believe that it also strengthens the cardio-vascular and nervous systems.



References
Szeged, 1931-1947: Muscles, and WWII:". The Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Papers. U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Growing, Harvesting, and Using Culinary Herbs in the Home Garden" Fact Sheet by Gary Gao and Brad Bergefurd, Ohio State University Horticulture and Crop Science

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