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Archive for the ‘Herbs and Spices’ Category
  • Garlic 0 CommentsPosted by on April 16, 2012 under G, Garlic
    The Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic bulbs has organic thio-sulfinites such as diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide and allyl propyl disulfide that can form allicin by enzymatic reaction which is activated by disruption of bulb. Flavorful garlic cloves contain many minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants and phyto-nutrients that have proved health profits. Allicin & other great volatile c... more.
  • Chives 0 CommentsPosted by on April 14, 2012 under C, Herbs and Spices, Vegetables
    The Health Benefits of Chives: Chives might also help to against cancer because they have numerous antioxidants that help kill free radicals & discourage the increase of cancerous cells & tumors. Chives also help your body make glutathione, an agent that enables your body to identify toxins & other cancer-causing substances & eliminate them. Chives might also help your body... more.
  • Bay Leaf 0 CommentsPosted by on under B, Bay Leaf
    The Health Benefits of Bay Leaf Bay leaf was extremely praised by the Greeks & the Romans, who thought that the herb was symbolic of wisdom, peace & protection. This spice has numerous volatile active factors like α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, limonene, linalool, methyl chavicol, neral, α-terpineol, geranyl acetate, eugenol & chavicol. These componds are recognized to have a... more.
  • Black Pepper 0 CommentsPosted by on April 10, 2012 under B, Black Pepper
    The Health Benefits of Black Pepper Black peppercorns are rich source of anti-oxidant vitamins like vitamin-C and vitamin-A. They also rich in flavonoid polyphenolic anti-oxidants like carotenes, cryptoxanthin, zea-xanthin and lycopene. These compounds help body remove harmful free radicals and help protect from cancers & diseases. Peppercorns has great amount of minerals such as pota... more.
  • Tarragon 0 CommentsPosted by on under Herbs and Spices, T
    The Health Benefits of Tarragon: The primary important oils in tarragon are estragole (methyl chavicol), cineol, ocimene & phellandrene. Scientific research advise that poly-phenolic compounds in tarragon help lower blood glucose levels. This strong herb is rich in many wellness profiting phyto-nutrients that are necessary for optimum health. Research Laboratory studies on tarragon... more.
  • Cilantro 0 CommentsPosted by on April 9, 2012 under C, Cilantro
    The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)   Cilantro is one of the richest herbal sources for vitamin K; provides about 258% of DRI. Vitamin-K has potential role in bone mass building by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bones. It also has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain. Cilantro herb has no choleste... more.
  • Allspice 0 CommentsPosted by on under A, Herbs and Spices
    The Health Benefits of Allspice The spice is enriched w/ great amount of minerals such as potassium, manganese, iron, copper, selenium, & magnesium. Iron is an essential co-factor for cytochrome- oxidase enzymes during cellular metabolic process. It is as well needed for red blood cell production in the bone marrow. Being an essential component of cell & body fluids, potassium helps... more.
  • Oregano 0 CommentsPosted by on April 2, 2012 under Herbs and Spices, O
    The Health Benefits of Oregano: Oregano has a chemical components such as Acetate, Borneol, Bisabolene , Carvacrol, Caryophyllene, Cymene, Geranyl, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Terpinene & Thymol. All of these chemicals have both topical & internal profits. Oregano contains huge amount of antioxidants in its oil & leaves. It bears 42 times the antioxidants as a average si... more.
  • Lemongrass 0 CommentsPosted by on March 31, 2012 under Herbs and Spices, L
    The Health Benefits of Lemongrass: The primary chemical component in lemongrass herb is citral. Citral also has hard anti-microbial & anti-fungal attributes. Fresh herb bears little amounts of anti-oxidant vitamins like vitamin-C & vitamin-A. This herb is really low in calories but bears no cholesterol. The leaves & stems of lemongrass are really good in folic acid. Folates... more.
  • Cumin 0 CommentsPosted by on February 12, 2012 under C, Herbs and Spices
    The Health Benefits of Cumin:   Cumin seeds are good source of minerals such as copper, calcium, zinc, potassium, selenium, iron, manganese & magnesium. Copper is necessary in the production of red blood cells. Zinc is a co-factor in numerous enzymes that control growth & development, sperm generation, digestion & nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium in an important component ... more.
  • Celery 0 CommentsPosted by on February 8, 2012 under C, Celery
      The Health Benefits of Celery   Celery leaves and seeds contain essential oils such as terpenes, mostly limonene (75 to 80%) and the sesquiterpenes like β-selinene and humulene; but its characteristic fragrance is caused by phthalides. Essential oils obtained from extraction of celery plant has been used as soothing remedies for nervousness, osteoarthritis, and gouty arthr... more.
  • Sage 0 CommentsPosted by on February 4, 2012 under Herbs and Spices, S
    The Health Benefits of Sage: The primary active component of sage plant comes out to be its necessary oil which has primarily ketone α- & β-thujone. Sage leaf has numerous other substances like borneol, cineol,  tannic acid; bitter substances with cornsole & cornsolic acid; chlorogenic, fumaric, caffeic & nicotinic acids; flavone glycosides; nicotinamide; flavones; & ... more.
  • Horseradish 0 CommentsPosted by on November 4, 2011 under H, Herbs and Spices
    The Health Benefits of Horseradish: Horseradish bears well measures of vitamin C which is a strong water soluble anti-oxidant. It helps relieve viral infections by boosting resistance. It also helps take out damaging free radicals from the body and protects it from cancers, infections etc. Horseradish has a low calories & fat; yet bears well measures of dietary fiber, vitamins, mineral... more.
  • Vanilla Beans 0 CommentsPosted by on August 16, 2011 under Herbs and Spices, V
    The Health Benefits of Vanilla Beans: Vanilla extract composed of simple & complex sugars, vitamins, important oils and minerals. The extract bears little quantities of B-complex group of vitamins like niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin & vitamin B-6. These B-complex groups of vitamins help in enzyme synthesis, nervous system work & regulating body metabolism. The ... more.
  • Mustard Seeds 0 CommentsPosted by on August 15, 2011 under Herbs and Spices, M, Nuts and Seeds
    The Health Benefits of Mustard Seeds: Mustard seeds are indeed very rich in  vitamins, phyto-nutrients, minerals, & anti-oxidants. Mustard green is a great source of B-complex vitamins including thiamin, folates, niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine and pantothenic acid. All of these vitamins are important in the body that requires them from external sources to replenish. Niacin is a part o... more.
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