Indian Spices

Health Benefits

Carom seeds have powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties.

• Digestive Health. Active enzymes in ajwain improve the flow of stomach acids, which can help to relieve indigestion, bloating, and gas.
• Infection Prevention.
• Lower Blood Pressure. Cough and Congestion Relief.

Features

Ajwain is scientifically known as Trachyspermum Ammi and belongs to the Umbelliferae family. It is also known as Bishop’s weed. Carom seeds is popular English name. Locally it is refered as Ajmo.

Health Benefits

A much grown plant in India, Coriandrum is a common ingredient in Indian cooking, with young plant (green shoots and leaves) used for flavoring and garnishing curries and soups and the seeds (raw or roasted) used as condiments in curry powders and seasonings.

• May help lower blood sugar.
• Rich in immune-boosting antioxidants.
• May benefit heart health.
• May protect brain health.
• May promote digestion and gut health.
• May fight infections.
• May protect your skin.
• Easy to add to your diet.

Features

The name Coriandrum, used by Pliny, derived from the Greek word for a bug, referring to the fetid, bug-like odor given off by the fresh plant when bruised. Coriander seeds commonly known as Dhana in Indian household.

Health Benefits

Neem grows in tropical regions such as India and Myanmar. Neem contains chemicals that might help reduce blood sugar levels, heal ulcers in the digestive tract, prevent pregnancy, kill bacteria, and prevent plaque formation in the mouth.

• Treat diarrhea
• Helps control blood sugar
• Fights bacteria and parasites
• May help lower cholesterol
• Aids in weight loss

Features

Cuminum cyminum L is the scientific name of cumin and is a native of Egypt. It is commonly grown in China and India. Cumin seeds are commonly known as Jeera in Indian household.

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Health Benefits

Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. The flesh of the root is white. Ginger root is a seasoning and flavors sweets, including cakes, cookies, breads, and beverages.

• Lowers cholesterol
• Indigestion 
• Common cold
• Menstrual pain
• Muscle pain and soreness
• Nausea and morning sickness
• Lowers blood sugar
• Inflammation
• Improves metabolism
• Weight loss

Features

Ginger, a knobby, fibrous root, has smooth light brown skin with sheen to it.  Ginger widely known as Aadu in Gujarati, Adrak in Hindi

Health Benefits

Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) are commonly used in Indian kitchen for its various culinary purposes. Fenugreek seeds are highly recommended for various health and beauty benefits.,

• Makes your hair healthy
• Get radiant and acne-free skin
• Enhance weight loss
• Blood sugar regulation
• Helps in the digestion
• Alleviate menstrual cramps
• Controls cholesterol levels
• Have anticancer effects

Features

Fenugreek is an herb that is similar to clover. Fenugreek commonly known as Methi is an annual, multi-purpose herb with green leaves and small white flowers. 

Health Benefits

Black cumin has anthelmintic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-hyperglycemic, diuretic, stomachic, anti-ulcer and blood purifying properties. This plant is one of the most important herbs 

• Anthelmintic
• Anti-ulcer
• Emetic
• Purgative
• Blood purifier (accurately detoxifier)
• Stomachic
• Diuretic
• Antibacterial
• Antimicrobial
• Anti-hyperglycemic

Features

Botanically, Kali Jeeri is recognized as Centratherum Anthelminticum and belongs to Asteraceae (Compositae) family and a relative of sunflowers.

Health Benefits

Turmeric is a spice that originates from the turmeric plant. Turmeric is Asian food and used in almost every Indian dishes. The root of turmeric is also used extensively to make medicine. It carries a yellow-coloured chemical called curcumin, which is often used to colour foods and cosmetics.

• Turmeric can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body.
• Turmeric may help prevent cancer.
• Showed result against depression.
• Prevent or treat type 2 diabetes.
• Fight Alzheimer's disease.
• Helps in Arthritis.Reduces Acne.

Features

According to studies, it is proven that turmeric has many benefits for your body and brain. Many of these benefits come from its main active ingredient, curcumin. Turmeric is widely known as Haladara in Gujarati and Haldi in Hindi.