MEDICINAL HERBS AND SPICES AS HEALTH FOODS

Medicinal herbs defined as the green, leaf based which lack of woody stems. Medicinal spices consist of dried barks, roots and rhizomes, seeds of the plants. The medicinal herbs includes aloe vera leaf and latex (used to treat skin infections, cysts, blood lipids, diabetes) which contains anthraquinone glycosides; dill leaves (used to treat indigestion, diarrhea, insomnia, dysentery, respiratory problem, menstrual cases, cancers, used as antiseptic, anesthetic, production of breast milk, sperm enhancement) which contains eugenol, niacin, dietary fiber, zinc, copper, phosphorus, vitamins, minerals; holy basil leaves (used to treat cold, cough, sore throats, fever, respiratory problems, anti-inflammatory, kidney stones) which contains proteins, vitamins and dietary fibers; peppermint dried leaves and flowers (used to treat digestive and gastric problems; excellent stomach calmer) which contains vitamins and dietary fibers; ispagula (treat constipation, intestinal ulcers, control cholesterol, colon refreshment, ulcers and arthritis treatment, dental problems) which contains dietary fibers. The medicinal spices includes dried allspice berry (used as anti-inflammatory, enhance immune system, reduce blood pressure, analgesic); black pepper flowering vine and fruits (used to reduce inflammation, gastric problems, control blood pressure, prevent cancer risks); black cumin seeds (used to treat diabetics, rich antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity); cardamom pods and seeds (helps for digestion, low blood pressure, healing property) which contains vitamins and minerals; cayenne pepper fruits (prevent cancer, diabetes, muscle pain, low blood pressure, hormonal imbalance, antioxidant, increasing urine, eliminate toxic substances from the body); cinnamon barks (reduce pain and inflammation, control diabetics, gastric problems, improve heart health, prevent cancers); clove buds (antioxidants, anesthetics, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anticancer); fennel seeds (anticancer, antioxidant, laxative) which contains vitamins, minerals, acids; saffron (boost immune system, reduce blood pressure, used for wound infection, increase mood); mustard seeds (used to prevent cancer, dental problems) which contains vitamins. Now, fenugreek seeds are used as medicinal leaves and spices as herbs (used to treat low blood pressure, treat diabetes, anti-inflammatory activity) which contain proteins, minerals, dietary fibers. All of the medicinal herbs and spices provide excellent shelf life.