Common Herbs and Spices with Surprising Health Benefits

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Common Herbs and Spices with Surprising Health
Benefits
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Common Herbs And Spices

• Apparently, it isnt just apples that could
  help keep doctors away.
• Herbs and spices that have been around in our
  kitchen for the longest time also have health
  benefits.
• Lets talk about some common herbs and spices
  that make perfect examples to this.
• If you enjoy adding them up to your own
  recipe, then youd feel all the more happy
  knowing they do more than making your home-cooked
  meals taste incredible.

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Cinnamon

• Its that ubiquitous spice that has been
  recognized for its medicinal value throughout
  history.
• Cinnamon is made from the inner bark of the
  cinnamomum tree. After extracting, the inner bark
  is dried and forms into rolls more commonly known
  as cinnamon sticks.
• Cinnamon is rich with antioxidants, beating even
  oregano. It is also known for its ability to help
  reduce the risk of heart diseases.

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Basil

• Even if youre not sure how it looks like before
  it lands your plate, youre sure youve heard
  about it many times.
• This is how popular basil is as an herb. But more
  than its use in the kitchen, basil is also known
  as a medicinal wonder.
• It helps with diabetes, asthma, relieving pain,
  decreasing swelling and a lot more. It also has
  anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• And if you havent tried it yet, basil also makes
  a wonderful cup of tea to helping you destress
  after a long day.

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Ginger

• If youre allergic to Ibuprofen which is a common
  NSAID or nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug,
  then you can try ginger as a better alternative
  for when your muscle feels sore.
• For the ladies, you can use Ginger when youre
  experiencing menstrual pain. Ginger has long been
  used to help relieve colds and ease stomachs too.
  But apart from that, ginger also contains
  gingerols that can help reduce arthritis pain.
• It can also serve as cure to morning sickness,
  motion sickness, and diarrhea. Add it to your tea
  or grate it on top of your favorite noodles.
  Theres just many ways how you can enjoy your
  dose of ginger. Needless to say, its wise
  keeping gingers handy for when your loved ones
  might be able to use it as well.

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Sage

• Heres another good news for women experiencing
  menstrual pain.
• Sage, can be used as an alternative to your
  painkillers.
• Apart from that, sage can also be used to help
  treat memory loss and depression.
• If you have cold sores, you can simply apply age
  to the affected part to feel better.

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Healing Properties

• While these healing properties weve mentioned
  are not all backed by science, theres no harm
  too in checking what they can do for you and your
  loved ones.
• Theyre inexpensive and can be bought in small
  portions, anyway. Search online for
  easy-to-prepare recipes that incorporate these
  herbs and spices or try growing your own too if
  you happen to have a green thumb.

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For more info!

• Those are the common herbs and spices with
  surprising health benefits.
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