The Powerful Health Benefits Of Herbs And Spices

These everyday herbs and spices are often overlooked in the pantry, only remembered for their famous flavours. What we aren’t familiar with, is the myriad of health benefits that these plants contain.

One such example is cinnamon. Known for it’s unique flavour, not many people know that cinnamon can also help to soothe an upset stomach and regulate your blood sugar levels?

Perhaps it’s time that we go back to our roots and revisit the benefits of herbs and spices that have been used and loved for centuries, in order to better our everyday health.

Sage

• Memory enhancer
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidants
• Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• High in rosmarinic acid

Cinnamon

• Stimulates digestion and appetite
• Soothes an upset stomach
• Relieves indigestion
• Relieves nausea
• Balances blood sugar levels
• High in antioxidants

Oregano

• Rich source of antioxidants
• Vitamin K for immunity and bone/blood health
• Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
• Skin health

Rosemary

• Boost memory and concentration
• Relieve stress
• Improve circulation
• Antioxidants and antimicrobial properties

Cayenne pepper

• Stimulates circulation
• improves digestion by increasing enzyme secretion
• Beneficial for treating colds and flu
• Assists weight loss by suppressing appetite and boosting metabolism
• Thermogenic
• Normalises blood pressure and cholesterol

Tumeric / Curcumin

• Anti-inflammatory
• Potent antioxidant
• Boosts immunity
• Antiseptic and antibacterial
• Boosts metabolism
• Nootropic / cognitive enhancer

Thyme

• Strong antibacterial and antimicrobial action
• Reduces high blood pressure
• Boosts immunity
• Mood boosting
• Maintains skin health
• Bone and cardiovascular health

Cloves

• Soothes an upset stomach and aids digestion
• Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
• Eases the digestive tract
• Boost immune system
• Pain-killing properties, can be effective in curing headaches

Cumin

• High in iron and vitamin C
• Supports immune system
• Anti-fungal
• Improves digestion
• Detoxifying
• Relieves insomnia

Ginseng

• Improves cognitive ability
• Helps with weight loss
• Aphrodisiac
• Hair and skin health
• Helps to reduce stress and anxiety

Saffron

• High in vitamin C, iron and magnesium
• Boosts immunity
• Improves bone strength
• Increases circulation
• Cognitive protection