9 Very Good Indian Spices and Their Health Benefit
5. Black pepper
Apart from adding taste and spice to the food, it is also used as a digestive, stimulant, appetizer, expectorant and a great tonic to calm the nerves. Added with honey or a bit of alcohol it is also a great home remedy for common cold.
6. Fenugreek
They are quite bitter to be taken in the raw form but have some great medicinal properties. They help purify the blood, can be used as a laxative in cleaning out the stomach, help maintain a healthy metabolism, prevent constipation and also helps with a lot of skin problems.
7. Turmeric
It has a lot of anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat small cuts and bruises. A small amount of turmeric every day in your food will also delay the onset of Alzheimer’s. Its curative powers in cancer patients are also being researched.
8. Saffron
This spice is quite expensive but is used widely and is a good source of anti-oxidants. It is also good for the heart.
9. Fennel
These seeds have potassium, fiber and Vitamin C. It is anti-spasmodic and helps relieve colic in infants and little kids.
These seeds have potassium, fiber and Vitamin C. It is anti-spasmodic and helps relieve colic in infants and little kids.
Next time you have an Indian meal, take note of the various spices that are used to prepare the dish.
