Healing with spices

A little spice is what we all need in our lives and likewise, our health too needs to be spiced up by the various spices we have available around us. Spices are very important as they not just add taste and flavour to the food but also stand beneficial for our health. Here check out some of the world's healthiest spices:

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Turmeric: Turmeric can be applied externally as a paste to relive itches and mild skin diseases during monsoons. In cooking , besides adding a rich color to gravies, its intake helps purify blood and soothe inflamed sinusitis. Pungent fumes of a heated raw turmeric stick are considered to be an excellent cure for cold and cough .It can also be used as a depilatory to remove unwanted hair.

Fenugreek: It cures body aches the afflict some order people during monsoon. It also prescribed for patients with chronic cough problems . It brings relief to gout and combats diabetes .some Indian doctors suggest its use for liver problems as it helps reduce the enlargement of spleen

Asafetida: It cures a variety of stomach ailments ranging from indigestion to diarrhea. A mixture of equal parts of asafetida, camphor and pure honey is also believed to cure toothaches and other join paints Black pepper: Combined with pure honey and few drops of ginger juice, clear throat infections. Black pepper also rejuvenates the liver and builds up appetite

Coriander seeds: It helps digestion and insomnia .they enhance the digestive process by encouraging enzyme action, thus relieving flatulence.

Cardamom: It is highly effective in combating bad breath nausea, headaches, piles and minor eye irritations. Ground cardamom seed mixed with ginger, cloves and coriander , is an effective remedy for indigestion. It is beneficial in relieving gas and heart burn caused by excessive consumption of garlic and onion.

Cinnamon: It is anti- microbial in nature and used for treatment of common digestive disorders. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day is purported to reduce the blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes. It is also considered effective in reducing triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. Its anti inflammatory properties are believed to be useful in relieving arthritic pain

Cloves: Cloves are believed to be beneficial during fever, cough and cold. their anti-inflammatory properties help in relieving arthritic pain and curing insect bites. Their anti-microbial property is helpful during digestive problems and nausea. clove oil is a traditional remedy for relief during toothaches and sore gums Sesame seeds : It is proven digestive cure. they also aid in preventing hair loss.  

Ginger: It is an anti-inflammatory .used as a compress to relieve inflamed joints and sprains ,it is also applied to the chest for bronchitis, colds, allergies and on the abdomen for menstrual cramps. infused in tea, ginger is considered a natural remedy for congestions, colds and to improve circulation.

Fennel : It is to improve eye sight, aid digestion and cure obesity. A teaspoon or two of an infusion prepared by boiling a tablespoon of fennel seeds in 100 ml water for half an hour is helpful in treating indigestion, biliousness, flatulence, constipation and atonics dyspepsia.  

Garlic : It is highly beneficial in lowering cholesterol levels and reversing high blood pressure. It boosts immunity and hence, prevents cold .It is also helpful in overcoming fatigue .The antiseptic effect of garlic makes it an excellent remedy for infectious disease and inflammations of the stomach and intestine

 Cumin: cumin seeds have an astringent, cooling ,antispasmodic, sedative, digestive and antiseptic properties .Traditional healers prescribe roasted seeds in daily meals for lactating women to increase milk flow after delivery. A teaspoon of cumin chewed after lunch and dinner is said to combat excessive stomach acidity and indigestion Honey can be added to cumin to treat stomach ache  

Mustard: it has always held an important place in natural medicine. It has been prescribed for toothache, bruises,, stiff neck, rheumatism, colic and respiratory troubles , when applied to the scalp, mustard oil helps reduce hair fall.

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