Medicinal uses of spices

1. AJOWAN (BISHOP'S WEED
2. ALLSPICE
3. ANISEED (ANISE)
4. BAY LEAF (SWEET BAY)
5. CARAWAY
6. CARDAMOM
7. CORIANDER
8. CUMIN
9. CINNAMON
10. CLOVE
11. DILL
12. FENNEL
13. FENUGREEK
14. GARLIC
15. GINGER
16. MACE & NUTMEG
17. MINT (PEPPERMINT)
18. MUSTARD (BLACK MUSTARD)
19. OREGANO
20. Pepper - Black Pepper & White Pepper
21. SAFFRON
22. STAR ANISE
23. TAMARIND
24. THYME
25. TURMERIC

1. Medicinal Uses Of Spices

2. AJOWAN (BISHOP'S WEED) Bishop's weed is a plant. The seeds are used to make medicine . Skin conditions such as  psoriasis and vitiligo Digestive problems Asthma Chest pain Kidney stones Fluid retention.

3. ALLSPICE Allspice is a plant. The unripe berries and leaves of the plant are used to make medicine. Intestinal gas Indigestion (dyspepsia ) Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Flu Colds Heavy menstrual bleeding Emptying the bowels abdominal pain high blood pressure diabetes obesity muscle pain toothache

4. ANISEED (ANISE ) Anise is an herb. The seed (fruit) and oil, and less frequently the root and leaf, are used to make medicine . Starting menstrual periods Increasing  breast milk Lice upset stomach intestinal gas “runny nose ” Scabies Psoriasis Coughs Spasms an expectorant to increase productive cough as a diuretic to increase urine flow as an appetite stimulant treat menstrual discomfort or pain treatment of seizures, nicotine dependence ,  trouble sleeping  (insomnia), asthma, and constipation

5. BAY LEAF (SWEET BAY ) Sweet bay is an herb. In addition to decorative use, the leaves and oil are used to make medicine . Cancer Gas Stimulating bile flow Causing  sweating Dandruff, when applied to the skin Veterinarians use sweet bay as an udder ointment. Joint and muscle pain (rheumatism), when applied to the skin. Boils, (furuncles) caused by infected hair follicles when applied to the skin

6. CARAWAY Caraway is a plant that has an interesting place in legend. These days, some people think caraway has healing power, and they use the oil, fruit, and seeds as medicine. Poor appetite Constipation Gas Bloating Spasms of stomach and intestines Menstrual cramps improve control of urination kill bacteria in the body Caraway oil used for cough up phlegm Infection. Starting  menstruation Increasing milk flow in nursing mothers skin rubs to improve local blood flow.

7. CARDAMOM Cardamom is an herb. The seeds are used to make medicine. Intestinal spasms Heartburn Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ) Cold Cough Bronchitis Sore  mouth and throat Liver  problems Gallbladder problems Urinary problems Loss of appetite Gas Constipation Preventing infections.

8. CORIANDER Coriander is a plant. People use the seed for medicine. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ) Stomach upset Loss of appetite Spasms Diarrhea Measles Hemorrhoids Toothaches Nausea Painful hernia Worms Joint pain Intestinal gas (flatulence) Bacterial or fungal infections.

9. CUMIN Cumin is an herb. The seeds of the plant are used to make medicine . Diarrhoea Colic Gas Bowel spasms Fluid retention Menstrual problems Increasing sexual desire to increase urine flow to relieve bloating (as a diuretic)

10. CINNAMON Cinnamon comes from a tree. People use the bark to make medicine . Diabetes Diarrhea Infections Worm infestations Common cold Influenza Upset stomach Gas (flatulence ) Spasms Appetite stimulation Menstrual discomfort Hay fever (allergic rhinitis ) Yeast infection (candidiasis ) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ) Food poisoning (Salmonella infection).

11. CLOVE Clove is an herb. People use the oils, dried flower buds, leaves, and stems to make medicine . “Dry socket” following tooth  extraction Vomiting Upset stomach Nausea Gas (flatulence ) Diarrhea Hernia Cough Toothache (Clove oil and eugenol ) Pain and swelling (inflammation) of the mouth and throat.

12. DILL Dill is a plant that has a long history as a culinary spice that grow above the ground as medicine. But it has also been used as a magic weapon and a medicine. Loss of appetite Infections Digestive tract problems Urinary tract problems Spasms Intestinal gas (flatulence ) Sleep  disorders Fever Colds Cough Bronchitis Liver  problems Gallbladder problems Sore mouth and throat, when applied to the affected area.

13. FENNEL Fennel’s dried ripe seeds and oil are used to make medicine. Fennel powder is used as a poultice for snakebites Stomach  upset and  indigestion Airway swelling Bronchitis Cough Intestinal gas (flatulence ) Bloating Mild spasms of the stomach and intestines Upper respiratory tract infection.

14. FENUGREEK Fenugreek is a plant. The seeds are used to make medicine. Exercise   performance Heartburn High cholesterol Breast milk production Weight loss Stomach upset Constipation Gout Fever Baldness Sexual problems (erectile dysfunction, ED) “Hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis)

15. GARLIC Garlic is an herb. But over the years, garlic has been used as a medicine to prevent or treat a wide range of diseases and conditions . High blood pressure Tick bites Diabetes High cholesterol Breast cancer Lung cancer Common cold Corns Prostate cancer Warts “Hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis) Colon cancer, rectal cancer, and stomach cancer Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) High blood pressure in pregnancy (pre- eclampsia ) Leg pain when walking due to poor blood circulation in the legs Treating bacteria called helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) that can cause ulcers Fungal infections of the skin (including ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot)

16. GINGER Ginger is an herb. The rhizome (underground stem) is used as a spice and also as a medicine. Nausea and vomiting following surgery Dizziness Menstrual pain Arthritis Preventing morning sickness Weight loss Alcohol hangover Upset stomach (dyspepsia ) High cholesterol Speeding up labour Migraine headache Muscle pain after exercise Recovery after surgery Rheumatoid arthritis (RA ) Trouble swallowing Loss of appetite Colds Flu Preventing motion sickness and seasickness Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy for cancer Sudden respiratory system failure (Acute respiratory distress syndrome)

17. MACE & NUTMEG Nutmeg and mace are plant products. Nutmeg and mace are used to make medicine . mouth sores toothache Producing hallucinations Diarrhea Stomach problems Intestinal gas Cancer Kidney  disease Pain achy joints (rheumatism).

18. MINT (PEPPERMINT) Peppermint is a plant. The leaf and oil are used as medicine . Heartburn (dyspepsia ) Spasms caused by endoscopy Tension headache Nausea following surgery Recovery following surgery Bad breath or Dental plaque Hot flashes Itchy skin ( pruritus) Tuberculosis Toothaches Infections Morning sickness Nausea and vomiting Painful menstrual periods Bacteria overgrowth in the intestines Lung infections Cough and symptoms of cold Inflammation of mouth and respiratory tract lining Muscle or nerve pain.

19. MUSTARD (BLACK MUSTARD ) Black mustard is a plant. The seed and oil from the seed are used to make medicine. Common cold Arthritis Water retention ( edema ) Loss of appetite Causing  vomiting Painful joints and muscles (rheumatism) Pneumonia and painful lung conditions, when applied to the affected area as a “mustard plaster ” Aching  feet, when applied to the affected area as a “mustard plaster ” Lower back pain, when applied to the affected area as a “mustard plaster”.

20. OREGANO Oregano is a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine. Parasites in the intestines Bleeding disorders ( hemophilia ). Wound healing Repelling insects Asthma Bronchitis Cough Flu Indigestion and bloating Painful menstrual periods Arthritis Headaches Heart conditions.

21. Pepper - Black Pepper & White Pepper The black pepper and white pepper powder are used to make medicine. Airway inflammation (bronchitis ) Malaria and cholera Stomach upset Cancer Pain Scabies counter irritant for pain.

22. SAFFRON Saffron is a plant. The stigmas are also used to make medicine . Alzheimer’s disease Depression Menstrual discomfort Premenstrual syndrome (PMS ) Asthma Athletic performance Erectile dysfunction Male infertility Psoriasis Insomnia Cancer Cough Stomach gas Baldness Pain “Hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis ).

23. STAR ANISE Star anise is an herb. The seed and oil are used to make medicine. The star anise used as medicine is Chinese star anise. Don’t confuse it with Japanese star anise, which is poisonous and should not be taken. respiratory tract congestion Cough Gas (flatulence ) Loss of appetite Menstrual disorders Lung swelling (inflammation ) Upset stomach. Rheumatism Anti influenza drug oseltamivir ( tamiflu )

24. TAMARIND T amarind is a tree. Its partially dried fruit is used to make medicine. as a cast for broken bones eye  drops for dry  eyes Constipation Colds Fever Liver and gallbladder problems. Stomach disorders. Pregnancy-related  nausea Intestinal worms . Delay progression of skeletal fluorosis

25. THYME Thyme is an herb. The flowers, leaves, and oil are used as medicine. Bronchitis Cough Agitation mouthwashes Hair loss (alopecia areata ) Movement disorders ( dyspraxia) Colic Ear infection Preventing bedwetting Sore throat Bad breath Swelling (inflammation) of the tonsils Swelling (inflammation) of the lungs and mouth.

26. TURMERIC Turmeric is a plant. But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine . Stomach upset ( dyspepsia) Osteoarthritis Skin cancer Rheumatoid arthritis (RA ) Jaundice Hepatitis Diarrhoea Fibromyalgia Liver and gallbladder problems Headache Menstrual problems Pain Ringworm Bruising Eye infections Skin problems Alzheimer’s disease .

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