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morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after 3 Spices with Serious one week and could walk without pain within one month. Anti-Bacterial Health Benefits When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, Cinnamon: Enhancing your health and warding off making it a natural food preservative. colds this season may be as simple as adding a dash of Brain Health sweet and spicy cinnamon to your oatmeal, let's say. It One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function turns out cinnamon actually lowers you "bad" and memory. cholesterol and keeps blood sugar in check, which E. Coli Fighter possibly aids in weight loss, too. The spice also has Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights anti-inflammatory properties: You can lower your risk the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices. of heart disease with a mere half teaspoon a day. And High in Nutrients as if you needed one, cinnamon is also an anti-fungal It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. and anti-bacterial agent. Side effects of cinnamon Note on Identification Peppermint: Who doesn't love a minty mocha this "Cassia" is an herb which looks and tastes like cinnamon and can be time of year? This classic holiday spice is famous for found on some store shelves labeled as cinnamon when actually it relieving stomach problems, so sip on a festive cup of does not carry the health benefits of true "Ceylon cinnamon". The first step in using cinnamon safely is knowing what you are getting. peppermint tea to ease bloating, nausea and cramps. Cassia contains higher amounts of coumarin than true cinnamon and It doesn't end there--you can also rub peppermint oil coumarin is responsible for some of the side effects listed below. on your temples to alleviate headaches and reduce Skin Irritation stress naturally. Because it's also antimicrobial, chewing on peppermint leaves is sure to keep your The essential oil of cinnamon must never be applied directly to the bad breath at bay, too. skin. Small amounts of the diluted oil can be used for refreshment and to fight infection but the oil alone can quickly cause severe Nutmeg: This holiday spice has been used for its burning and irritation to exposed skin. Allergies are rare but healing powers since ancient times. Famed for sometimes manifest as sores. inducing drowsiness, nutmeg is great to sprinkle into Stomach Irritation herbal tea before bed if you battle insomnia. Indulging Those with any prior condition of the digestive system such as an in some eggnog? Add a dash to regulate your digestive ulcer or irritable bowel syndrome should be careful when eating system. The spice also has antimicrobial properties cinnamon. Large amounts (more than 1/2 a teaspoon) may cause the which kill bad bacteria that cause cavities. What more lining of the stomach to become irritated. could you need from your spice rack? Increased Heart Rate Large amounts of cinnamon have been reported to increase heart rate which could be dangerous for those with a heart condition. 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon Increased heart rate is also linked to cinnamon oil poisoning in Cinnamon has long been a popular spice in baking and cooking. children. Research has found that it is not only delicious but it's healthy, too. Uterine Contractions Just make sure that you're buying true cinnamon and not cassia, Some traditional medicine practitioners will give a mother cinnamon which is often sold as cinnamon in stores. in order to induce or normalize contractions. Therefore, pregnant Here are 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon that may make you want to women may want to avoid cinnamon. include it in your diet every day. Blood Thinning Cinnamon may have anti-clotting properties and Lower Cholesterol may cause over thinning of the blood if you are taking blood thinners. Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can Large doses of cinnamon should also not be used before surgery, lower LDL cholesterol. during heavy menstruation, or in any situation where a lot of bleeding Blood Sugar Regulation may occur. Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect Kidney and Liver Problems on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 There is anecdotal evidence suggesting that people with kidney or diabetes. liver problems or people who are taking drugs that are processed in Yeast Infection Help the liver may want to avoid taking high doses of cinnamon due to its In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop coumarin content. Coumarin levels are higher in cassia than in true medication-resistant yeast infections. cinnamon, but cinnamon does contain compounds that are known to Cancer Prevention be toxic to the kidneys at high doses. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Blood Sugar Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of People taking medication to regulate blood sugar should be careful leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. when taking cinnamon, as it also has a powerful effect on blood Anti-Clotting sugar and the two in combination may lower blood sugar too much. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood. Antibiotics Arthritis Relief Cinnamon is a powerful antibiotic, but check with your doctor before In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon taking cinnamon if you are taking prescription antibiotics, because it of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every may change the way prescription antibiotics act on the body. Nutmeg nutrition facts Fragrant rich nutmeg is one of the highly prized spices known since antiquity for its aromatic, aphrodisiac, and curative properties. Medicinal uses Nutmegs are evergreen trees, native to the rain forest Indonesian . Since ancient times, nutmeg and its oil were being used in Moluccas Island, also known as the Spice Islands. Chinese and Indian traditional medicines for illnesses Botanically, the plant belongs to Myristicaceae family and known related to the nervous and digestive systems. The as Myristica fragrans. Several species grown all over the world other compounds in this spice such than Myristica species, such as M. argentea, M. malabarica (Indian), as myristicinand elemicin have been soothing as well as and M. fatua, are rather similar to M. fragrans in appearance; stimulant properties on brain. however, they have less intense flavor and aroma. Nutmeg oil contains eugenol, which has been used in The spice tree is a large evergreen plant that thrives well under dentistry for toothache relief. tropical climates. A fully-grown tree reaches about 50-60 feet in . The oil is also used as a local massage to reduce muscular height and is the source of nutmeg and mace, two valuable spices. pain and rheumatic pain of joints. The nutmeg fruit, in fact, is a drupe, about the size of an apricot, . Freshly prepared decoction with honey has been used to which when ripen splits up to reveal single centrally situated oval relief of nausea, gastritis, and indigestion ailments. shaped hard kernel known as "nutmeg spice." The seed is closely Cabbage nutrition facts enveloped by crimson-red colored lacy or thread like arils known as Have you wondered what would be the secret of Chinese people "mace." Both spices have a similar warm, sweet aromatic flavor. everlasting youthfulness? It is cabbage! Rich in phyto-nutrients, this cool season leafy vegetable belongs to the "Brassica" family of vegetables, which also include brussels Processing sprouts, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, and broccoli. It is one of the Nutmeg tree yields up to three times in a season. Once harvested widely cultivated crops around the world. from the tree, the outer coat or husk is removed and discarded. Just Cabbage structurally consists of clusters of stiff leaves superimposed underneath the tough husk is the golden-brown color aril, known as one over the other in compact layers, giving it a round or globular "mace," enveloping nutmeg kernel. Mace is gently peeled off from shape. Several varieties are cultivated worldwide including green, the kernel surface, flattened into strips, dried, and sold either as purple, red, and savoy (loose-wrinkled leaves). whole or finely ground. The nutmeg kernels are then dried under sun Bok-choy or "Chinese-cabbage" features similar appearance, but is for several days to weeks. At larger commercial set-ups, this process derived from different species of the same Brassica genus is done rather more rapidly over a hot drier machine until the whole vegetables. Bok-choy characteristically has a vigorous growth nutmeg rattles inside the shell. pattern. The whole plant has a long cylindrical shape, comprising of The shell is then broken and shriveled nutmeg kernel is taken out. short, compact leaves. Finally, nuts are dipped in limewater in order to prevent insect Napa cabbage is another Chinese vegetable variety in the Brassica infestation and seed germination. family. The plant grows to oblong shaped head consisting of tightly arranged crinkly, thick, light-green color leaves with prominent white veins. Health benefits of nutmeg . Nutmeg and mace spice contains many plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti- Health benefits of cabbage oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting . Fresh, dark green-leafy cabbage is incredibly nutritious; properties. however, very low in fat and calories. 100 g of leaves . The spicy nut contains fixed oil trimyristin and many provide just 25 calories. essential volatile oils such as which gives a sweet aromatic . The vegetable is the storehouse of phyto-chemicals flavor to nutmeg like myristicin, elemicin, like thiocyanates, indole-3-carbinol, lutein, zea-xanthin, eugenol and safrole.

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