Spice Health Benefits
Allspice - Antiseptic; anesthetic; balances blood sugar
Anise Seed - Alleviates symptoms of asthma and congestion; laxative
Anise Star - Diuretic, reduces gas
Basil - Anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, strengthens defenses against asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Bay Leaf - Balances blood sugar and retards weight gain; sedative; may help reduce high blood pressure
Cardamom - Reduces heartburn and helps digest grains
Cayenne - Anti-inflammatory; improves circulation; enhances memory; opens respiratory passages
Celery Seed - Helps relieve symptoms of gout, insomnia, and kidney stones
Chili Peppers - Anti-inflammatory; provides pain relief; improves circulation; enhances memory; opens respiratory passages; may fight prostate cancer and ulcers
Chives - May decrease risk of prostate cancer, and reduce cholesterol
Cilantro - Used to regulate digestion and remedy bladder problems; antibacterial that may be an effective natural means of combating salmonella
Cinnamon - Antibacterial; balances blood sugar; lowers cholesterol; alleviates congestion; sedative
Cloves - Painkiller; alleviates diarrhea and nausea
Coriander - Anti-inflammatory; reduces cholesterol; prevents gas; alleviates cramps and gout
Cumin - Antiviral; anti-inflammatory; memory enhancer
Dill Weed - Antioxidant; helps prevent growth of bacteria
Fennel - Relieves congestion, stomach cramps and headaches
Fenugreek - Lowers cholesterol; prevents gas; relieves sore throat and congestion; laxative
Garlic - Antibacterial; antifungal; antiviral; lowers cholesterol and blood pressure; reduces water retention
Ginger - Antibacterial; improves circulation; stimulates lymph glands; alleviates motion sickness and nausea
Lavender - Used to treat burns, insomnia, anxiety, migraines, symptoms of menopause and to balance blood sugars
Lemon Grass - Promotes digestion of fats, alleviates fevers and menstrual cramps
Lemon Peel - Alleviates congestion; cleaning agent; high in vitamin C
Marjoram - Antibacterial; antioxidant
Mustard - Alleviates congestion, bronchitis, sore throat and arthritis
Onion - Antiseptic, reduces high blood pressure, alleviates symptoms of asthma and colds
Orange Peel - Helps prevent scurvy and colds; high in vitamin C
Oregano - Antibacterial, antioxidant
Paprika - Helps heal canker sores; improves circulation; alleviates symptoms of colds and kidney infections
Parsley - Antioxidant; helps neutralize certain carcinogens; improves eyesight; promotes kidney and liver health; prevents buildup in arteries
Peppercorns - Improves digestion and promotes intestinal health; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant and antibacterial; stimulates the breakdown of fat cells
Peppermint - Muscle relaxant; digestive aide; antibacterial; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory
Poppy Seed - Stimulates appetite
Red Pepper - Anti-inflammatory; improves circulation; enhances memory; opens respiratory passages
Rosemary - Stimulates the immune system; improves circulation; improves digestion
Sage - Aids digestion of oily and fatty foods; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, improves brain function
Sea Salt - Slows bacterial growth; alleviates sore muscles and sore throats
Tarragon - Anti fungal; anti-oxidant; sedative
Thyme - Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; helps digest fatty foods; can kill MRSA infections (staph bacteria)
Turmeric - Antioxidant; reduces cholesterol, inflammation, and indigestion; may block the formation of some cancers
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Originally Posted by twEATer
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