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Herb/Spice |
Nutritional Properties |
Cautions |
| Black Pepper | Antioxidant
Enhances the absorption of selenium, B vitamins and curcumin. May also accelerates energy metabolism. |
Limited in persons with ulcers of fragile and irritated digestive system. |
| Garlic | Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Can treat infections and colds.
Anticancer properties. Prevent heart disease. Source of vit C and B6. Scury treatment. |
May cause IBS, diarrhea or nausea in some people. |
| Ginger | Relieve digestive upsets like flatulence, diarrhea and nausea
Digestive tonic to increase bile production. |
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| Basil | Source of vitamin K and magnesium.
Antioxidant, anti-cancer, antiviral, antimicrobial. |
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| Parsley | Source of vitamin K and vitamin C
Acts as a diuretic Enhances manganese absorption Component, apiole, is a kidney stimulant. |
Not recommended for pregnant women in large quantities as it has utero-tonic effects, but not a problem with normal quantities. |
| Coriander | Good source vit K
Antioxidant and antibacterial Chelate heavy metals out of the body. |
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| Rosemary | Vit C, B6, calcium and folate.
Strong antioxidant Anti-carcinogenic |
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| Thyme | Vit C, Ironm Manganese
Antiseptic- used for wounds and toenail fungus. Thyme tea is used for respiratory infections due to antimicrobial action. |
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| Oregano | Vit K, Calcium, iron, manganese.
Strong antioxidant Antimicrobial- particular against the foodborn Listeria monocytogenes. |
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| Sage | Vit K, Calcium, Iron, Manganese
Antifungal Antimicrobial Manage mild Alzheimers |
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| Bay leaf | Antibacterial
Antifungal Antioxidant Soothe stomach ulcers. |
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| Chives | Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium.
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| Mint | Soothing for mucus membrane and the throat.
Preventing itching from insect bites |
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| Turmeric | Anti-inflammatory. Much more effective when combined with black pepper. | |
| Cinnamon | Antioxidant
Helps with insulin sensitivity. Help digestive problems Diarrhoea Fight bad breath |
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| Nutmeg | Antimicrobial- against streptococcus mutants | Psychoactive and potential toxic effects in higher dose.
May be problematic for problematic for pregnant women as the hallucinogens could cause problems to the fetus. |
| Cloves | Prevent gas
Increase hydrochloric acid Toothache |
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| Star anise | Star anise tea can help people who suffer from rheumatisms
Seeds can be chewed to help with digestion. |
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| Cumin | Help digestion and to soothe stomach aches. | |
| Fennel | Helps digestion and soothe stomach aches
Fennel tea helps relieve gasses. |
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| Paprika | High vitamin C
Antioxidant
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Might not be able to tolerate if sensitive to nightshades. |
| Cayenne pepper | Vitamin C, Manganese and B6. | Not recommended for nightshade family sensitivity.
Fragile or irritated digestive tract shouldn’t consume. |