| Spice |
Putative or ascribed benefits/side effects. |
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| Basil |
Anti infective agent. |
| Black Cumin |
As a digestive aid. |
| Black Pepper |
Used to tract upper respiratory infections. |
| Caraway Seeds |
Anti-mutagenic properties. |
| Cardamon |
Anti-oxidant |
| Chillies |
Used in topical pain medications. |
| Cloves |
Clove oil used to treat toothache. |
| Cinnamon |
Limited evidence of diabetes management. |
| Coriander |
Reported to have anti-microbial/ bacterial properties. |
| Cumin Seeds |
Used as a digestive aid. |
| Curry Leaves |
Reported anti diabetic results in animal studies. |
| Fennel |
Potential source of natural antioxidant. |
| Fenugreek |
Beneficial hypoglycaemic affect in diabetic subjects. |
| Garlic |
Beneficial cvd affect prevention of dental caries and reduction in blood pressure. |
| Nutmeg |
Antimicrobial potential |
| Onion |
Hypotensive affects. Increased antioxidant status. |
| Oregano |
Reported antioxidant, beneficial in preventing atherogenesis. |
| Turmeric |
Regarded as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and health promotion affects. |