Spice Medicinal Benefits Enrich Your Meals
Spices offer a vast variety of medicinal benefits including anti-inflammatory effects, anti-oxidants and anti-microbial properties due to beneficial compounds like antioxidants and photochemicals. Spice photochemicals are bioactive compounds found in spices that contribute to the flavor, color and aroma of each individual spice. Common medicinal spices include ginger and turmeric which reduces inflammation in the body and can help with nausea. Turmeric is a versatile spice used in cuisine primarily consumed for its peppery flavor and unique yellow color. Turmeric is used in a wide variety of dishes, most notably curries, soups, stews and rice dishes. It is a staple in Indian and Asian cuisines for curries eaten in rice and lentil dishes but also appears in modern dishes like roasted vegetables and lattes. A turmeric latte also referred to as golden milk is a caffeine free beverage made with a combination of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, milk just simple ingredients with aromatic spice blend to create a popular alternative to coffee.
It is known for its earthy spicy flavor and vibrant yellow color and is often sweetened with maple syrup, honey or sugar free sweetener which are categorized by their natural or synthetic origins and their potential health benefits. Stevia is derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The stevia plant is approximately 250 times sweeter than regular sugar, and contains no calories. It is often used in baking, cooking and beverages which functions as a natural zero calorie sugar alternative. Balance the slightly bitter flavor of turmeric in cooking with the addition of oils and warming spices pairing it with coriander, cumin, combined with sweet vegetables to create a simple dish for any occasion. “ Turmeric is a plant with a very long history of medicinal use dating back nearly 4,000 years. In Southeast Asia it is used not only as a principle spice but also as a religious component in religious ceremonies. Because of its brilliant yellow color turmeric is also known as “Indian saffron.”
Modern medicine has begun to recognize its importance as indicated by the over 3,000 publications dealing with turmeric that came out within the last 25 years.” PubMed Turmeric has been used in herbal medicine for chronic anterior uveitis, rheumatoid arthritis, skin cancer, conjunctivitis, small pox, chicken pox, urinary tract infections, liver ailments, wound healing. According to some estimates as much as $10 billion USD is spent each year on alternative therapies with over USDA $650 million botanical supplements that are used for chronic inflammatory diseases including COPD chronic airway obstructive disease, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. In folk medicine turmeric has been used in medicinal spice preparations, over the centuries in different parts of the world to treat conditions like digestive issues, wound healing, and inflammation. It is renowned for relieving pain, increasing blood circulation, and cleansing the blood.
While historically turmeric is used in various ways the scientific evidence of turmeric’s effectiveness is still being researched and the optimal formulation and dosage varies widely Turmeric spice is a colorful plant based food rich in polynutrients that may help protect the body neutralizing free radical damage reducing pain and inflammation. Spice up your life adding spices to your diet which provides a range of benefits including delivering powerful antioxidants, aiding in digestion, reducing inflammation in the body while seasoning food to perfection. Whether you are moving into a new apartment or looking for the perfect gift the Orii 20 jar Spice Rack Organizer is a must have kitchen essential. Its compact design and rotating base add practicality to style for the ultimate spice storage solution making it easy to find the spices you need. Jars include, Basil Leaves, Curry Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Chives, Cayenne Pepper, Ground Cumin Powder, Ground Ginger, Italian Seasoning, Red Pepper Flakes, Marjoram, Oregano, Paprika, Thyme, Yellow Mustard, Turmeric, Rosemary, Parsley spices.
Cheers! Patricia Lynn
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