Philosophy Food Therapies Naadi Exercise Medicine Plant Identifier Case Studies Testimonies Articles Lectures Products & Books About Us Contact Links Health Benefits of Spices Natural spices bring great taste and flavour to food. The ayurveda texts clearly mention their medicinal properties and uses. We have compiled few commonly available spices and their medicinal properties. Asafetida : A tree resin used as a spice in Indian Cooking. Used as a digestive. Nerve stimulant. Natural Pain killer (Analgesic). Antispasmodic. Eliminates intestinal worms. Good for heart functioning. Bronco dilator. Good for kidney functioning. Regulates menstrual flow Aphrodisiac Increases general immunity. Elimination of Stomach gases./Carminative. Cumin : A spice rich in Iron. Digestive Anti phlegmatic. Gives taste to the food. Eliminates colic pain (Colon pain) Eliminates intestinal worms. Purifies blood. Diuretic. Increases breast milk. Regulates menstruation. Antiflatulant/Carminative Helps prevent urinary tract infections. Elimination of stomach gases/carminative. Coriander/Cilantro seeds. Thirst quencher. Appetizer Anti phlegmatic A highly fibrous spice rich in Magnesium ,Iron Anti Inflammatory Digestive Prevents and cures urinary tract infections Excellent to expulse body toxins Helps to release stomach gases/Carminative Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure Curcuma : A rich yellow spice powder obtained from the rhizome Antifungal Increases hemoglobin Antibiotic Coagulant ( Blood) Excellent Blood Purifier An excellent antiseptic Anti parasitic Helps maintain blood Sugar level Helps maintain cholesterol Excellent Skin tonic Mustard Excellent blood Purifier. Black Pepper Digestive Anti phlegmatic. Helps Salivation. Regulates menstruation. Increases sweating. Antibiotic. Relieves throat infections. Blood purifier. Anti inflammatory. Ginger Anti phlegmatic. Digestive Helps salivation Excellent heart tonic Blood purifier Bronco dilator. Aphrodisiac. Garlic/Onion : Excellent source of zinc Blood purifier Pain killer ( Analgesic) Regulates blood pressure Aphrodisiac Increases sperm count Cardiac Tonic Increases Renal function (Kidney) Helps balance cholesterol/triglycerides levels. Elimination of stomach gases/carminative Vaso dilator. Good for heart , good for the lungs Fenugreek Maintains sugar level Body coolant Maintains cholesterol Excellent for a healthy scalp/skin Eliminates body toxins Nerve tonic Natural pain killer ( Analgesic) Produces breast milk Sesame seeds Unctuousness Rich in vitamin E Brain or nerve tonic Increases breast milk Natural pain killer ( Analgesic) Good for the bones Aphrodisiac Energy tonic Tamarind Natural Laxative Natural pain killer Eliminates intestinal parasites Cardamom Eliminates bad breath Stops vomiting. (Anti nausea) Good for heart Nerve tonic Aphrodisiac Natural pain killer (Analgesic) Digestive Carminative Cloves Eliminates bad breath Eliminates tooth ache Natural pain killer (Analgesic) Cardiac tonic Produces sweat Coconut Good for hair Good for skin Rejuvenator Liver tonic Water improves renal function( Kidney) Digestive Contains lauric acid Cinnamon Thirst quencher Anti phlegmatic Aphrodisiac Nerve tonic Eye tonic Digestive Carminative Anti emetic ( anti vomiting) Cardiac tonic Saffron Aphrodisiac Cardiac tonic Renal tonic Good to improve general complexion Digestive Liver tonic Natural colorant