Spices Do Spice Up Your Health And Not Only Your Palate
As it was said, Helen of Troy may be the face that launched a thousand ships; But kings launched their armadas in search of spices and discovered the world. Here is the list with its health benefits:
Allspice (Pimento), Berry
Anise Seed, Seed
Star Anise, Fruit
Balm (lemon balm), Leah
Basil Leaves (Sweet), Leaf
Bay Leaves (Laurel Leaves), Leaf
Black Caraway (Russian Caraway), Seed
Black Cumin)
Camomile, English or Roman Camomile, German or Hungarian, Flower
Capsicums, Fruit
Caraway Seed, Seed
Cardamom 1, Fruit
Cassia/Cinnamon, Bark
Celery Seed, Seed
Chervil, Leaf
Chives, Leaf
Cilantro (Coriander Leaf), Leaf
Cinnamon/Cassia, Bark
Cloves, Bud
Coriander Seed, Seed
Cumin Seed (Cummin), Seed
Dill Seed, Seed
Dill Weed, Leaf
Fennel Seed, Seed
Fenugreek Seed (Foenugreek Seed), Seed
Ginger, Root
Horseradish, Root
Juniper, Berry
Lavender, Flower
Mace, Aril
Marjoram Leaves, Leaf
Mustard Seed, Seed
Nutmeg, Seed
Oregano Leaves, Leaf
Paprika, Fruit
Parsley (Dehydrated Parsley, Parsley Flakes), Leaf
Black Pepper, Berry
White Pepper, Berry
Green Peppercorns, Berry
Pink Peppercorns, Berry
Peppermint Leaves (Peppermint Flakes), Leaf
Poppy Seed, Seed
Rosemary Leaves, Leaf
Sage Leaves, Leaf
Savory Leaves, Leaf
Sesame Seed 1, Seed
Spearmint Leaves (Spearmint Flakes), Leaf
Tarragon Leaves, Leaf
Thyme Leaves, Leaf
Vanilla Bean, Fruit
Vanilla planifolia/Vanilla tahitensis Moore