Health benefits of top five herbs and spices
Herbs and spices are easily available in every kitchen. They are not only important ingredients for many recipes, but also, they are very useful for maintaining good health. However, they need to be carefully washed in best kitchen faucets and then dried before they are used. Following is a brief illustration of top five herbs and spices with their health benefits.
Turmeric
Turmeric, a well known spice in Indian kitchens belongs to the ginger family. It contains Curcumin, a compound which is very useful for eradicating cancer tissues. However, it is not a common spice in U.S kitchens but it is used as a medicine to improve joints and to reduce inflammation.
Curry powder
It is a very popular spice in Indian as well as Thai dishes however it is not so common in United States. It is a mixture of various other spices and herbs e.g. turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon etc. This is added to make the dishes spicier.
Thyme
It belongs to the mint family and is a good source of Thymol (a good potent antioxidant). It is a very popular ingredient in French and Italian recipes. It is also used in treatment of wounds. The water boiled with Thyme is used in curing vaginal yeast infections. The Thyme tea is used for fast recovery during illness.
Basil
It is a great alternative for treating osteoarthritis naturally. It is a multifaceted herb and can be added to anything you cook. Along with its versatility, it is a herb which has antiviral as well as anti-inflammatory properties. This is also being used in making medicines for curing digestive disorders and also studies are under progress to check anti-cancer properties of the herb.
Cinnamon
It is a very popular spice for making sweet as well as savory dishes. A good antioxidant which is able to reduce blood sugar and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is also used as a good resource to alleviate nausea.
There are many more herbs and spices that we use in our kitchens every day. Being produced from natural objects they have a direct impact on our health. Also, most of the herbs or spices do not require any consultation from your doctor. Therefore, if you are under a treatment for any disease you can try these homemade as well as natural alternatives.
