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10 Delicious Herbs & Spices with Powerful Health Benefits

by Kathy Joe April 17, 2019
written by Kathy Joe April 17, 2019
10 Delicious Herbs & Spices with Powerful Health Benefits

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Seasoning your food with certain herbs and spices comes with a few health benefits, too. Many of the commonly used, and found within your spice rack, have chemical compounds that are known to help fight diseases, improve immune systems or provide pain relief.

Below are 10 examples of kitchen pantry spices and herbs commonly found in your spice rack, that not only taste good but are also good for you.

Table of Contents

  • 10 Herbs & Spices with Powerful Health Benefits
    • 1. Garlic: An Immune System Booster
    • 2. Ginger: For Nausea Relief & Pain Relief
    • 3. Turmeric: For Chronic Pain Relief and Anti-Inflammatory
    • 4. Chili Peppers: A Metabolism Booster
    • 5. Rosemary: Against Allergies
    • 6. Cinnamon: For Lowering Blood Sugar Levels
    • 7. Anise Seed: For Increasing Blood Circulation
    • 8. Cardamom: As a Diuretic
    • 9. Fenugreek Seeds: For Increasing Insulin Activity
    • 10. Nutmeg: For Stomach Relief
  • This Is Not Medical Advice

10 Herbs & Spices with Powerful Health Benefits

Most of the healthy herbs and spices on our spice list are anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants and are all must-have spices for any kitchen. 

Anti-inflammatory agents are associated with pain relief and reducing infections which in turn helps to fight certain diseases. Antioxidants are known as fighting free radicals in the body which boosts the immune system and prevents cell damage. Just one of the benefits of spices.

Read through the different health impacts of these 10 kitchen pantry staples and look for any characteristics that you could use in your diet and find some of the healthiest herbs.

1. Garlic: An Immune System Booster

Benefits of Garlic

Garlic is one of the healthy herbs and has strong medicinal properties. It has been used for treating a range of health conditions for centuries. Garlic is full of antioxidants and is known to boost your immune system and lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Garlic is part of the onion family. The main active ingredient of garlic is its sulfur compounds, particularly allicin.

2. Ginger: For Nausea Relief & Pain Relief

Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is an anti-inflammatory which is why it is soothing and helps with pain relief. So, puts it on this list of healing herbs and spices

A lot of the health rewards from ginger are related to the bowel system with positive effects including nausea relief and reducing inflammation in the colon.

The effects of ginger are often compared to the pain relief offered by aspirin. This is why ginger is a common ingredient in alternative and traditional medicine.

3. Turmeric: For Chronic Pain Relief and Anti-Inflammatory

Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is a yellow spice that is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Its effects are similar to ginger as it offers pain relief too, but turmeric is considered more powerful than ginger.

Turmeric is associated with managing chronic pain, lowering risks of heart disease and cancer and improving brain health. The main active ingredient found in turmeric that is responsible for these effects is curcumin.

4. Chili Peppers: A Metabolism Booster

Benefits of Chili Peppers

Eating spicy foods is good too, as it contains some of the healthiest spices- the capsaicin found in chili peppers (and other peppers) can have positive effects on your metabolism. Capsaicin is said to quicken your metabolism and lower your appetite so it might prove useful for people struggling with obesity and being overweight.

However, it is not a quick hack to losing weight and eating large amounts of chili peppers upsets the stomach. People who are not used to eating spicy food must build a tolerance to the capsaicin, first.

5. Rosemary: Against Allergies

Benefits of Rosemary

The strong fragrance of rosemary is good for you. Another of the health benefits of herbs is with Rosemary as it has anti-inflammatory agents that are particularly good at reducing nasal congestion and allergy symptoms.

Rosemary is also associated with increased brain activity including improving memory. This is linked to the compound 1,8-cineole that is found in the herb.

6. Cinnamon: For Lowering Blood Sugar Levels

Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a common ingredient in sweet baked goods but ironically it has chemical compounds that help in lowering blood sugar levels. Cinnamon is another of the healing herbs and spices that make the body more sensitive to insulin which is exactly what people suffering from diabetes need. It’s also a great ingredient for seasoning popcorn!

The chemical compound associated with the effect of cinnamon is called cinnamaldehyde. And includes antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and lowering cholesterol.

7. Anise Seed: For Increasing Blood Circulation

Benefits of Anise Seed

Anise seed has a lot of positive effects on the body. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic practice for improving digestion and reducing discomforts like nausea and menopause symptoms.

Anise seed is also anti-inflammatory. Also claimed, is that it is good for reducing fungal and bacterial infections and preventing ulcers but the scientific research on these this is still limited.

8. Cardamom: As a Diuretic

Benefits of Cardamom

Cardamon is a diuretic meaning it gives a boost to your kidneys for increased urine production. Its diuretic character proves beneficial for removing build-up liquids which in turn can lower blood pressure.

The antioxidants present in cardamon are associated with preventing cell damage. It also attacks bacteria in the mouth which is why it is a common ingredient in toothpaste and chewing gum.

9. Fenugreek Seeds: For Increasing Insulin Activity

Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek has shown to improve insulin effectiveness thanks to the chemical compound 4-hydroxyisoleucine. This is why fenugreek helps to lower blood sugar levels.

Also associated with fenugreek are improved digestion and bowel movements and lowering cholesterol levels.

10. Nutmeg: For Stomach Relief

Benefits of Nutmeg

Ingesting nutmeg is said to help with a number of stomachs and digestive conditions like nausea, diarrhea, intestinal gas and stomach pains or cramping. When applied topically, nutmeg is said to provide pain relief.

Nutmeg is also hallucinogen when consumed in large amounts so keep nutmeg consumption to a minimal.

This Is Not Medical Advice

The healthy herbs and spices mentioned on this list are not an alternative to medicine. Though the impact on your health of these healthy herbs is mentioned in medical research, most ingredients and chemical compounds still require further research.

Consider the mentioned effects of these healthy herbs as a supplement to a healthy diet and consuming these pantry staples may have a positive influence on your general health but they are not cures.

You should never consume an excessive amount of any type of food in the hopes of reaping its rewards. Often, very small quantities are already enough to have a positive impact while overconsumption comes with risks.

Always consult your general practitioner when you are interested in using healing herbs and spices. Medical professionals can advise you on a suitable quantity and its effectiveness.

These spices and herbs have been used for many years. They are considered a natural supplement and are popular in Ayurvedic practices.

Try adding a little of these spices and herbs to your diet and see whether it has a positive impact on improvement. We hope you now have an understanding of the herbs and spices health benefits.

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