9 Powerful Healing Herbs and Spices

9 Powerful Healing Herbs and Spices We Need To Talk More About ….

Red Pepper or Cayenne — Great for adding heat and color to just about any

dish, cayenne pepper or red pepper (different peppers but same family) taste great on everything. Try them on sauteed

veggies or give your hot chocolate a Mexican makeover by adding a dash of

either. Use them sparingly though because they are HOT.

Cinnamon – This baking staple can be used in everything from cinnamon toast, tea, sprinkled on top of hot

cereal and much, much more. For a meal with Middle Eastern flair, try

sautéing lamb with eggplant, raisins and cinnamon sticks.

Ginger – When it comes to quelling the queasiness of motion sickness, ginger has no equal say herbalists. In fact, researchers have

demonstrated that ginger beats

dimenhydrate, the main ingredient in motion sickness drugs such as Dramamine, for

controlling symptoms of seasickness and motion sickness. Ginger stimulates saliva flow and

digestive activity, settles the stomach, relieves vomiting, eases pain from gas and diarrhea, and

is effective as an anti-nausea remedy. This aromatic herb also helps lower cholesterol.

Herbalists have also found it to be useful as a pain reliever.

Basil – Now here’s an herbal carminative, that is, it can relieve gas and soothe

stomach upsets. One possible explanation for its calming effect is a compound called

eugenol, which has been shown to help ease muscle spasms. Research is still preliminary,

but laboratory studies also suggest that compounds found in basil may help disrupt the dangerous chain of events that can lead

to the development of cancer.

Black Pepper — One of the reasons black pepper is effective for weight loss, is due to

its ability to increase the metabolic rate. This means that the body burns calories faster, which results in weight loss. There is only 1 calorie in a 1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper with 11% fat, 81% carbs and 8% protein.

Rosemary -- While traditionally associated with Mediterranean food, this woody spice can also be used in barbecuing.

Oregano -- An indispensible spice in Turkish, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American and Italian cuisine, oregano is the must-have ingredient in tomato sauces and pairs well with capers and olives. Oregano contains at

least four compounds that soothe coughs and 19 chemicals with antibacterial action that may help reduce body odor. The ingredients in oregano that

soothe coughs may also help un-knot muscles in the digestive tract, making oregano a digestive aid. This familiar spice also contains compounds that can

lower blood pressure too.

Cumin – An aromatic spice with a unique, bitter flavor, cumin goes best with beans, chicken, couscous, curry,

fish, lentils, peas, pork, potatoes, soups and stews

Garlic — While technically not a spice, always keep fresh garlic on hand to

liven up just about any dish you make. Rub it on baked bread, saute it with vegetables, add some to your pizza,

use it to create a variety of sauces and aiolis.

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