Herbs & Spices natural health benefits

[Jessica]

Natural health benefits
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Flavor, and so much more
Fresh organic spices and herbs transform the culinary experience, but that’s only part of the story. They also invigorate, protect and nourish. For centuries, herbs and spices have been utilized to heal the body, mind and spirit. They provide anti-inflammatory benefits, act as anti-oxidants, balance blood sugars, and improve circulation and cardiovascular health.

Best of all, these crucial benefits are available to all without needless fat and calories. With freshly ground organic spices from Smith & Truslow, you’ll break free from the evil bandits of traditional cooking—butter and salt. You’ll never again face the trade-off between flavor and nutrition; they can and do go hand-in-hand.

Some specific health benefits can be found below.
Research has found...
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
Anti-inflammatory; improves circulation; enhances memory; opens respiratory passages

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; alleviates congestion; sedative

Cloves
Painkiller; alleviates diarrhea and nausea

Coriander
Anti-inflammatory; reduces cholesterol; prevents gas; alleviates cramps and gout

Coriander Cumin
Anti-inflammatory; improves circulation; enhances memory; opens respiratory passages; Antibacterial; balances blood sugar; Anti-inflammatory

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; lowers cholesterol and blood pressure; reduces water retention

Ginger
Antibacterial; improves circulation; stimulates lymph glands; alleviates motion sickness and nausea

Ginger Mustard
Antibacterial; improves circulation; stimulates lymph glands; alleviates motion sickness and nausea; alleviates congestion, bronchitis, sore throat and arthritis; aids digestion of oily and fatty foods

Lavender
Used to treat burns, insomnia, anxiety, migraines, symptoms of menopause and to balance blood sugars

Lemon Anise
Alleviates symptoms of asthma and congestion; antiseptic; reduces high blood pressure, antioxidant; promotes kidney and liver health; improves digestion and promotes intestinal health

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, nutrient rich

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

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

Tarra Cardamom
Anti-fungal; anti-oxidant; sedative; reduces heartburn; helps digest grains

Tarragon
Anti fungal; anti-oxidant; sedative

Thyme
Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; nutrient dense; helps digest fatty foods

Turmeric
Antioxidant; reduces cholesterol, inflammation, and indigestion

[Jessica]

I have found that Cloves not only inhances the flavor of pork/chicken, it helps reduce salmonella. You only need to use about a dash, any more and it will over power your food (found out from exerpience..LOL)
And ( my daughter is going to love this one..hehe) parsley is great at helping with gas problem (sadly not your car) add it to your food as your serving, it will help with that less then pleasant odor that can come out. Fresher the better.