Not only do they taste great, but take a look at some of the surprising health benefits of our most valued kitchen additions. Organic and fresh is best, but dry herbs and spices work just as well.

  • Basil provides pain relief and assists in relieving anxiety. Basil (Tulsi) tea is delicious!
  • Cloves are a great anti-oxidant, and thus assist in keeping us looking young and disease free.
  • Cilantro (Coriander) helps to detoxify heavy metals, lowers blood pressure by widening blood vessels and acting like a diuretic, and helps to decrease LDL and increase HDL.
  • Oregano is a great defense against cancer, and a great alternative to chilli peppers if you don’t like hot spices. Try it as tea.
  • Parsley cleans your blood, and freshens your breath.
  • Peppermint helps with adult acne, reduces appetite, helps with digestion and increases alertness.
  • Rosemary sharpens memory, keeps arteries from narrowing, helps the liver detoxify, and thus increases energy levels.
  • Tarragon helps with stomach aches, balances blood sugar levels similar to cinnamon, and fights inflammation.

There are so many more herbs and spices available with as many benefits. Try many, use them often, and you will reap the benefits.

  • Cinnamon assists in keeping blood sugar levels steady which is great news for diabetics. Has been used to help with colds, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, painful menstrual periods, energy, and circulation(helps those who feels hot in their upper body but have cold feet).
  • Cocoa (raw) may decrease blood pressure and improve cholesterol, and assist with insulin sensitivity. Great antioxidant, and high in magnesium, which assists in muscle healing. Also releases endorphins which help us with pain relief and keeps us calm.
  • Garlic is an antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Great for heart and immune health, improving cholesterol and circulation.
  • Ginger relieves muscle pain, great for motion sickness, and helps to rejuvenate skin when applied to skin topically (mix Epsom salt, lime juice, ginger –heat gently, apply to skin, let sit for a bit, then rinse).
  • Himalayan Salt contains all 84 minerals essential for your body – Electrolyte balance! Can’t get better than this. DO NOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT, especially in the summer heat!
  • Turmeric (aka Curry or Curcumin) an antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory. Shown to aid in fat metabolism, and liver detoxification. May prevent many cancers, and assist with Alzheimer’s, depression, arthritis and psoriasis(and other skin conditions).

Note: Always check with your doctor before taking supplements, medications or making any lifestyle changes.