I
prefer using home-made garam masala for vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes.
Garam masala is a mixture of Indian spices. Those spices are not just
taste-enhancers. They are rather catalysts that aid digestion. Spices are
having several health benefits also. Spices stimulate digestion by enabling
better salivary secretions. Spices also contribute to secretion of gastric
juice. Spices further enable the abundant secretion of digestive enzymes.
Spices do a big job in improving bile acid secretion so that there happen
better fat digestion. Apart from these benefits spices do have several health and
therapeutic benefits. Below I explain the medicinal benefits of spices used in
Indian dishes.
Medicinal flowers of India – health and therapeutic benefits
Asafoetida (Kayam in Malayalam, perumkayam in tamil) health
benefits
Asafetida
is the Indian spice used in vegetarian dishes like sambar. It fights off gas
problem and stomach ache. It is a great remedy for colic problem. Ayurveda
prescribes asafetida for several problems like convulsions and paralysis.
Asafoetida is powerful to bring our phlegm. It is therefore given for dry
cough. It is believed to treat premature labor, infertility, miscarriage,
menstruation irregularity and other female problems. Menstrual cramps, stomach
pain and nausea is also treated by consuming asafetida. Asafoetida is powerful
enough to trigger the release of progesterone hormone.
Asafoetida for new mothers and children
Asafoetida
is given as a home remedy for different problems experienced by women after
their delivery.. Gas problem is more complex in the case of Caesarian delivery.
The benefit of asafetida would also pass from mother to child. This would save
child from colic problemIn Kerala nursing women are compulsorily given
asafetida or hing. It is named as palkayam, karikayam, and perumkayam in
Malayalam). Children with colic can also be given small amount of asafetida (a
mustard size would be enough). Asafoetida is the best colic remedy for infants.
It can also be given for infants under 6 months of age. Applying asafetida
paste on navel would also work. For children with nervous disorders asafetida
would bring a healing effect.
Asafoetida prevents H1N1 Virus (Swine flu), chronic cough,
asthma, breathing problems and bronchitis
Taking asafetida as part of daily diet would help you protect
yourself from swine flu. Eating asafetida is also believed to cure chronic
cough bronchitis, infant cold, mild fever, breathing problem and asthma.
asafoetida herb
Asafoetida in daily diet – for cholesterol and fat
accumulation
Asafoetida
would double the taste of pickles.
Use asafetida in Kids diet - Asafoetida for stomach pain in
children and adults
You
can give asafetida by mixing in warm
water. It should only be used in mild amounts. For children just a pinch (size
of a mustard) would be enough. Children get stomach pain frequently due to gas
and indigestion. Asafoetida is the best remedy for stomach pain in infants and
children.
Asafoetida for fainting, tooth pain and urinary problems
Mix
little asafetida with lime juice and apply on gum and the spot of tooth pain.
Pain will subside. Consuming asafetida would enable better urine flow. Eating
asafetida daily would also help avoid fainting and dizziness.
Black pepper (Kurumulaku in Malayalam, melaku in tamil)
medicinal benefits
Black
pepper is a popular spice found in majority of Indian dishes, vegetarian as
well as non-vegetarian. Black pepper is traditional believed to be a home
remedy for digestion problems, flatulence, cold, cough, throat infection and
vomiting. As pepper warms body it is a good remedy for cold, nasal congestion,
throat pain and cough. Consuming soup with pepper as an ingredient does help
cold. Spicy chicken curry with black pepper liberally added would help get rid
of cough and cold. For those who attempt to quit smoking, using black pepper
would relieve them from withdrawal symptoms. Those with neurological problems
would also be benefitted by consuming black pepper.
Black pepper in body warming soup and tea
In
India people drink on spice tea and soup for relief from cold and sough. Along
with dry ginger, cumin seeds, and garlic, pepper makes spice soup that would
act on cold. For spice tea, black pepper, cloves, ginger and cinnamon are the
ingredient. Black pepper is found to have blood purifying properties also. In
ancient Indian herbal treatment black pepper is used to cure colic problems,
stomach pain, cholera, tooth pain, arthritis, gas and flatulence and headache.
Pepper is recommended during cold, fatigue and fever as it would enable better
blood circulation and warm the body. Pepper is also found to be a good home
remedy for vertigo. Eating pepper is found to prevent cancer. The antioxidants
and other components in black pepper eliminate free radicals and prevent
cancer.
Anise
seed (vomam in tamil; Ayamodakam in malayalam)
health benefits
Anise
seed is an important ingredient in garam masala. In India we do use it often in
vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Anise seed (or aniseed) promotes health
and help body fight off diseases. It does warm body and aid digestion. It is
also believed to enhance brain health. It is beneficial for blood pressure patients
also. Consuming anise seed is also found to nourish blood. Its warming nature
helps body expel phlegm and get relief in asthma, cough, penumonia and
bronchitis. This spice can also relieve nausea, vomiting sensation, abdominal
pain, gas problem, digestive troubles and lack of appetite. Nursing mothers are
also benefitted by anise seed. Boiling aniseed in water and drinking this water
would stimulate milk production. It is given to children in mild amount to cure
cold.
Aniseed
for stomach ache, digestive trouble, diabetes, toothache and bad breath
Digestive
troubles and stomach pain would be relieved by drinking aniseed water
(decoction). Women with menstrual cramps, stomach pain and irregular periods
can try drinking aniseed water. Anise seed has the ability to induce
menstruation. Aniseed is traditionally believed to improve fertility power.
Aniseed does strengthen the digestive tract also. Aniseed strengthen pancreas
and lessen the possibilities of pancreatic abnormalities. Diabetes can also be
prevented by using aniseed. Anise seed helps body get good sleep. Aniseed water
is a good mouthwash. Washing mouth with aniseed water would prevent gum
problems, tooth ache and bad breath. Aniseed is a good home remedy for bad
breath.
cardamom
Cardamom
(elakkai in tamil, elakka in Malayalam) health benefits
Cardamom
is a proven effective for gas problem and flatulence. It does aid digestion and
stomach pain. Cardamom is a blood purifier also. It helps in the elimination of
toxins from body. Like other spices of India cardamom is also a body warmer.
Cardamom is therefore recommended for cough, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat,
chest congestion and throat infection. Cardamom is found to enhance the blood
circulation to lungs. This avoids the possibility of spasms and fainting. It is
good to consume cardamom during winter as cardamom warms body and treats asthma
and cough. Asthma patients can take cardamom tea during winter. Cardamom is
also good for respiratory problems and allergies.
Cardamom improves appetite and cures mouth ulcers
It can also cure canker sores or mouth ulcers.
Cardamom also refreshes body, making fatigue fly off. It also helps body expel
toxins. Cardamom would help improve appetite. Cardamom helps decrease gas
problem in stomach. It is also found to be helpful for heartburn, nausea and
acidity. Cardamom is a good home remedy for stomach cramps also. In Kerala
(also in other North Indian states) people put cardamom in tea and reap the
health benefits of cardamom. In ancient Indian herbal treatment cardamom makes
a remedy for cystitis, urinary infections and bladder infection. Cardamom is
proven to be an effective ayurvedic remedy for infertility and sexual problems.
Having cardamom tea (with cardamom used in mild amounts) would give the desired
benefits. Cardamom tea refreshes the body. Cardamom is believed to lessen
anxiety, depression and fatigue. Cardamom oil is used for joint pain, muscle
pain and mouth inflammation.
Cardamom
fights viruses, improves bone health and blood circulation
Cardamom
is found to be having power to fight off viruses and bacteria that cause
diseases. If you have eaten spicy food and is suffering from indigestion,
belching or hiccups, you can have a cup of cardamom tea. Cardamom will help you
feel better. Cardamom is an ingredient of ayurvedic mouth fresheners. Chewing a
little cardamom for few seconds would take off bad breath. Blood circulation,
especially the circulation to the lung area is said to improve by using
cardamom. Cold, cough, bronchitis and chest congestion would be relieved as the
result of cardamom use.
Cardamom
for high blood pressure and blood clot
Cardamom
got the power to kill cancer cells. Stopping cell growth is the specific action
done by cardamom. Consuming mild amounts of cardamom as cardamom tea would
help. Blood pressure patients can also make the habit of eating cardamom once
in a while as cardamom is found to lower high blood pressure and cardiovascular
diseases also. Cardamom is also scientifically proven to be an excellent
diuretic.
Cinnamon
(Karugapatta in malayalam, patta in tamil) – health and therapeutic benefits
Cinnamon
is famed for being a spice that can lower LDL cholesterol. It is found to help
regulate blood sugar, making it a remedy for Type 2 diabetes. Eating cinnamon
in your diet would be thus the first step to keep cardiovascular diseases at
bay. Cinnamon is popularly known as a remedy for arthritis. Mixing honey with
cinnamon and eating this mix is known to have numerous health benefits.
Honey
and cinnamon – the magic mix for health and healing
Honey
with cinnamon is believed to have miraculous health effects. Drinking one glass of warm water with a teaspoonful of
cinnamon powder and little honey is believed to cleanse body and heal urinary
infection and bladder infection. The same water can be taken three times
a day to get cholesterol. Those who are troubled by toothache and gum pain can
consider honey cinnamon mix. A thick mix of honey and cinnamon can be applied to
tooth, cavities and infected gum. Apply it several times a day for one week.
This would lessen tooth ache and gum infection. Drinking cinnamon and honey in
warm water early morning in empty stomach helps cure cough, cold, head ache,
sinus headache, bronchitis and chronic cough. For indigestion and stomach pain
honey cinnamon mix is an effective remedy. You are troubled with stomach
ulcers, gas problem and stomach ache, you would find a healing through cinnamon
hone mix. For acidity, heat burn and nausea cinnamon is a great remedy. Mix
cinnamon powder in honey and make a paste and eat. This would aid digestion.
This would ensure proper digestion.
Honey
cinnamon for better health and better immune system
Whether
you have health problems or not, consuming honey and cinnamon is good for you.
This is because this wonder mix can do miracles. Honey and cinnamon would help
you keep viral and bacterial infections at bay. Eating honey and cinnamon
strengthens immune system. It is a home remedy to equip body to fight against
viral and bacterial infections. Having honey cinnamon would also save you from
common cold and influenza.
Honey
and cinnamon, the best home remedy for arthritis pain
It is
known to everybody that cinnamon works great for arthritis pain. Taking cinnamon
powder honey mix early morning in empty stomach would make arthritis pain
reduce significantly. This mixture can be taken up to three times a day so that
even the severe form of arthritis would be cured. Elderly people who face
chronic arthritis pain can make the habit of taking cinnamon honey mix. Pain in
the knees and joints would be reduced if you take honey cinnamon mix for 15
days.
Cinnamon,
a panacea for different health issues
Cinnamon
is found to lessen stomach pain in menstruation and pre-menstruation aches and
pain. It is also found to help infertility. Certain yeast infections have been
found to be cured by the power cinnamon. Cinnamon would help preserve food by
stopping the bacterial infection in food. Recent studies have also confirmed
that cinnamon does make a difference in brain fever, Parkinson’s disease,
Alzheimer’s disease, tumours, brain tumor and cancer. Use of cinnamon is found
to be healing hearing problems to a certain extent. For certain skin problems
like ringworm and eczema, external application of cinnamon is beneficial.
Cinnamon chewing helps bad breath and cleanses mouth. Cinnamon can relieve
tiredness in elderly people also.
Cinnamon
for weight loss, pimples and skin problem
Cinnamon
has been found to be helping body lose weight. Having cinnamon and honey with
lukewarm water early morning in empty stomach is beneficial. Cinnamon would
cleanse body, helping it to lose weight. Cinnamon also has a blood purifying
property that it would give a clear skin and heal pimples.
Cloves
(Grambu in malayalam, lavangam in tamil), health and therapeutic benefits
Chewing
cloves would refresh the breath, and make foul breath flee away. Cloves is a
popular home remedy for toothache. Putting cloves in teeth, gum and cavities
would help relieve tooth pain. Cloves aid digestion, facilitate metabolism and
help body get rid of gas, stomach pain, nausea, colic, bloating and flatulence.
Stomach upset, loose motion and vomiting would also be relieved by cloves.
Cloves
for cough, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases
Putting
cloves in tea and drinking would help relieve sore throat and cough. Cloves
have also been found to treat tuberculosis, fever, malaria and cholera. Cloves
is a powerful that it has multiple effects on body. Cloves paste can be diluted
and applied to forehead for relieving headache. It can be applied to skin for
reliving sores and infections. Cloves paste can relieve muscle pain also.
Cloves do warm and heal body. It is found to heal chronic cough, bronchitis,
headache, and sinusitis. Certain studies have confirmed that consumption of
cloves help lung cancer. Use of cloves as a masala in dishes may also help
cholesterol problems. In India we use cloves as a part of masala for vegetarian
and non-vegetarian dishes. This is found to be improving blood circulation.
Cloves do refresh the mind and improve memory. Use of cloves has been
considered good for liver and heart. They have also been believed to be good
for skin cancer.
Ginger
(adrak in hindi, inji in Malayalam and Tamil)
If you you get a stomach pain, stomach upset,
gas problem, indigestion or diarrhea, the first thing you would do is chewing a
piece of ginger or drinking a little of ginger extract with honey. Ginger is
the final word of stomach problems. Ginger being rich with antioxidants has
several therapeutic benefits. Ginger would cure indigestion and other stomach
problems. In North India also people add ginger in all dishes (curry). Ginger
cures nausea, vomiting, bloating, wind problems and stomach pain. Pregnant women
can have ginger for easing morning sickness. Ginger warms body and cures cold,
sore throat, cough and running nose. Ginger honey is given to children also for
curing cold. Ginger is found to improve blood flow by relaxing blood vessels.
Those who have undergone chemotherapy can have ginger for treating the body
discomforts. Eating ginger is known to benefit people suffering from arthritis,
chronic stomach problems, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and heart problems.
Turmeric (manjal in Malayalam and Tamil) health benefits
Turmeric
is used in all vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes in India. Turmeric has
wonderful anti-inflammatory properties that it can remove infections from the
food item. Turmeric is therefore used in meat and fish dishes. Meat and fish
are marinated with turmeric to remove any possible infections. Moreover,
turmeric would wash off poisons and infections in vegetables, meat and fish).
Turmeric is applied on skin to fight infections, insect bites and skin
diseases. Turmeric is expected to clear the poison. Turmeric is believed to be
the beauty secret of Kerala women (South Indian women). Women of Kerala and
Tamil Nadu (South Indian women) apply turmeric on face before their bath.
Turmeric is a wonderful cosmetic that would clear pimples, improves complexion
and whiten and smoothen the skin. Turmeric would also refresh body. Women apply
turmeric on body also. It would cool the body, clearing skin infections.
Turmeric for women and children
Turmeric
is also used while giving baths to new born babies. New born babies sometimes
have hair in their skin. In Kerala people apply little turmeric and wash off
immediately whiling giving bath to babies. Hair would come along with turmeric.
In Kerala women also use a different variety of turmeric. This is known as
Kasturi manjal (or Kastoori manjal). This is a wonderful cosmetic. Turmeric has
several other benefits also. It is found to be beneficial for inflammatory
bowel diseases. Those with Crohn's disease would be benefitted by using
turmeric. Turmeric is also known to be effective for lcerative colitis.
Rheumatoid arthritis patients also use turmeric as a home remedy. Consuming
turmeric regularly is found to help Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Having
turmeric as part of the diet would prevent liver diseases and cardiovascular
problem.
Mustard
Seed health and therapeutic benefits (Kaduku in Malayalam and Tamil)
In
South India there is no vegetarian dish without the use of mustard. However
many are not aware that the little mustard seeds do have health benefits. It is
a strong anti-bacterial agent. It can destroy the germs in the food. It has the
power to destroy pathogens and bacteria. Mustard seed is also rich with certain
compounds that can even inhibit the spreading of cancer. Mustard helps improve appetite
and helps digestion. It does also stimulate salivation. Mustard is also a good
laxative. Mustard is a home remedy if accidental poisoning happens. Mustard
would induce vomiting and bring out poison.
harvested red chili
Red
Chilies (chuvanna mulaku or vattal mulaku in malayalam, kancha mulaku in tamil)
health benefits
Red. Red chilies are stuffed with
anti-inflammatory compounds that help prevent different types of pain,
arthritis, cancer, fat, high cholesterol, obesity, platelet aggregation and several
other diseases. Chilies would help cure chest congestion, cough and cold. It
would also help improve immunity. Red chilies and other chilies are helpful for
weight loss also. Chilies aid digestion, decrease bloating and prevent ulcer.
Nutmeg
(Jathikka in malayalam, jathikkai in tamil) health benefits
Nutmeg
is a wonderful natural remedy for different stomach problems and digestive
troubles we face. Nutmeg can cure digestive problems, diarrhoea, stomach ache,
indigestion, bloating and other stomach problems. Nutmeg paste can be taken in
warm water (3 tablespoon water) to get the benefits. Nutmeg honey mix would
also help. Nutmeg can also be given to infants and children for stomach
problems and pain. If you kid gets up at night with a stomach pain, give him a
little bit of nutmeg paste. He would find relief. Kids diarrhoea and abdominal
pain can also be treated with nutmeg. Nutmeg can be applied to skin also. If
you find some puffiness, soreness or redness in skin, apply a little nutmeg
paste. Nutmeg would give good sleep also. Nutmeg can be taken with milk before
going to bed. Nutmeg paste when applied to gum and teeth would relieve gum
pain, tooth ache and bad breath. Nutmeg is a great spice for sex benefits.
Making nutmeg part of the diet is found to improve sex desire, mood and power,
for men and women.
Nutmeg
(Jathikka or Jadikka) for men
Nutmeg
would relax mind and help us get rid of anxiety, sleeplessness, depression and
mental disturbances. Nutmeg would improve mental power and concentration. It is
found to help muscle spasms, joint pain, muscle pain and gout. Nutmeg is found
to aid blood circulation in body. It is a proven home remedy for lowering
cholesterol and blood pressure. Nutmeg oil is widely used in India for tooth
ache. Traditionally, nutmeg treated male sexual problems, infertility and
impotence.
Coriander
seeds (Cilantro seeds) (malli in malayalam and tamil) and Coriander (Cilantro)
leaves health benefits
Coriander
seeds (dhania seeds) cool body. Coriander seeds can be boiled in water and
this water can be consumed to cool body. In India people often drink coriander
water. Coriander will not give any bad taste. Coriander seeds would help
arthritis pain and cure urinary tract infection. Coriander aids digestion and
prevents nausea and vomiting. Coriander seeds do help cholesterol and blood
sugar abnormalities. Making coriander seeds part of the diet gives several
neurological benefits also. Consuming coriander seeds would help avoid nervous
damage. Regular use would protect body from different neurodegenerative
diseases. Nervous system is benefitted by the therapeutic properties of
coriander. Research studies opine that use of coriander seeds would prevent
body from getting colon cancer. Coriander is also believed to help diarrhea,
body heat, canker sore (mouth ulcer), anemia, chicken pox, small pox, gum
diseases, conjunctivitis, and menstrual disorders. Being rich in Vitamin A and
Vitamin C coriander is good for skin and eye. Having coriander in diet helps
cure skin infections like eczema. Eating coriander would also protect skin.
Coriander
Leaves (Cilantro leaves) (dhania leaves in hindi, malli ela in malayalam and
tamil) health and therapeutic benefits
Coriander
leaves is widely used for cooking in India, particularly in South India.
Indians use coriander leaves for dishes like sambar and rasam. Coriander leaves
is used in meat dishes also. Coriander leaves has numerous health benefits.
During my pregnancy eating coriander leaves helped me get relief from urinary
infection. Coriander leaves would strengthen digestive system and facilitates
bowel movements. Coriander leaves cool body and eliminates stomach heat and
diarrhea. Coriander leaves is rich with Vitamin C that it is good for skin and
eyes. Adding coriander leaves to diet would enhance liver functions also.
Coriander leaves is beneficial for people with diabetes. Cilantro leaves help
lower blood sugar. Cilantro is found to stimulate the secretion of insulin.
Lung and cavity cancer is rare among people who frequently use coriander
leaves. Cilantro leaves is good for mouth ulcer for it is packed with Vitamin
C. Consuming coriander leaves would prevent skin diseases and eye diseases. It
does also help avoid menstrual problems and ensure healthy menstrual flow.
Coriander leaves is also found to improve brain activity and strengthen nervous
system. It does prevent skin problems like pimples, skin discoloration,
blackheads, dark circle under the eyes and dry skin. Because of its power to
improve brain activity coriander leaves is good for Alzheimer’s disease also.
As coriander leaves are rich with nutrients, it is good for anemia also.
Fenugreek
(methi in hindi, uluva in malayalam, venthiyam in tamil) medicinal benefits –
Fenugreek for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol
Health
and therapeutic benefits of fenugreek are many. The anti-inflammatory
properties of fenugreek make it a good home remedy. I have a personal testimony
about the benefits of fenugreek. Fenugreek helped me increase my breast milk
supply. I ate fenugreek twice a week to boast my breast milk supply. In the
initial days of my breastfeeding I ate fenugreek and it helped me have enough
breast milk for my baby. Consuming fenugreek daily was not recommended as it
would drastically bring down blood sugar. Diabetes patients are highly
benefitted from fenugreek. Fenugreek is good for bringing down high blood
pressure also. Eating fenugreek would reduce blood sugar levels. Fenugreek is
the best natural food that can reduce blood sugar. My mother use fenugreek for
her high blood pressure problems. I will explain to you how to eat fenugreek
seeds. Fenugreek is bitter in taste, and is difficult to eat. Powder fenugreek
and keep in a tight container. After supper, before going to bed take a
spoonful of fenugreek and put in mouth. Keep a glassful of hot water in the
other hand. Drink hot water immediately after putting fenugreek in mouth. You
can thus swallow fenugreek powder. Now take a quarter teaspoon of honey so that
the bitter taste will go away from mouth.
Fenugreek for skin problems, head ache and acid reflux
Fenugreek
is also found to help certain types of allergies, chest congestion and
bronchitis. Eating fenugreek would help balance cholesterol and help prevent
heart attack. Fenugreek is therefore recommended for people with high
cholesterol. Consumption of fenugreek is beneficial for people with Type 2
diabetes. Eating fenugreek daily would help them. For severe head ache you can
apply a paste of fenugreek on forehead. You can find a relief from head ache.
For skin problems like eczema and abscesses fenugreek is a good home remedy. In
boils and burns, applying fenugreek paste would help. This is because of the
cooling effect of fenugreek. Fenugreek cools body. For loose motion and stomach
heat you can have fenugreek in buttermilk. Buttermilk and fenugreek would cool
body. Fenugreek is a good home remedy for acid reflux and heartburn. For
gastrointestinal problems, consuming fenugreek would really help. You should
forget the bitter taste of fenugreek and consume it considering the health
benefits.
Fenugreek
for fever
For
fever you can have a drink of lemon juice in warm water with fenugreek seeds
added to it. Fenugreek would bring an early relief in fever. Fenugreek would
also aid digestion by cooling body. For nursing mothers fenugreek is a wonder
food as it enlarges breast and improve breast milk supply. Fenugreek is also
known as a natural food that gives breast enlargement. For pregnant women who
have passed their due date eating fenugreek would help induce labor.
Pudina
medicinal benefits
Mint
cleanses stomach and body by removing toxins from body. Mint is a blood
purifier also. If you are troubled with bad breath you can chew mint leaves and
achieve a refreshing breath. Mint leaves would also whiten teeth and refresh
mouth. For lack of appetite you can try having pudina. Take pudina chutney with
idli or rice. Pudina would bring back your appetite. For insect bites and skin
irritation you can apply pudina paste for a relief. Pudina would also help
reduce swelling and pain. Pudina is liberally put in South Indian foods like
biriyani. Pudina can be generously used in meat dishes to reduce the heating
effect of meat in stomach and body. Pudina would bring a good relief for chest
congestion by helping body expel mucus through spitting. For nausea and
vomiting, it is beneficial to take pudina chutney and dishes. Diarrhea due to
stomach heat and digestive troubles can be solved by eating pudina. Pudina is
found to help bleeding diseases and liver disorders. For digestive track
disorders and gall bladder problems also pudina is a good home remedy.
Consuming pudina is found to help those with anorexia.
Mint leaves (Pudina or Puthina in Malayalam and Tamil) health
benefits
Mint
leaves are an important part of their vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Mint is used in dishes, soups, tea, chutney, chicken curry, egg curry etc. Mint
leaves are most known for its ability to clear gas troubles and stomach pain.
Mint soothes stomach, clear gas and makes bloating and stomach pain disappear.
Mint does a cleaning work in stomach that it would even give a clear skin free
of acne. It is therefore recommended to make mint part of diet. In South Indian
states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, mint is a chief
ingredient in their diet. For stomach upset, digestive troubles and wind
problems, pudina is recommended. Pudina cools the digestive tract giving a
relief from digestive troubles. Pudina is found to be a remedy for irritable
bowel syndrome also.
Health
benefits of cumin seeds
If you
are an Indian there is no need to teach you the health benefits of cumin seeds.
Water boiled with cumin seeds is the daily drink of millions of Indians. Cumin
seeds aid digestion and push out gas from your body. Chewing a pinch of cumin
seeds would do the trick. People with gas problem chew cumin seeds after their
meals. Within minutes after eating cumin seeds you would find gas belched out,
giving your stomach a big relief. Cumin seeds would also improve digestion. If
you fee loss of appetite you can try eating few cumin seeds. Cumin would
improve digestion, push out gas and bring back appetite. For stomach pain due
to indigestion, chew a spoonful of cumin seeds and drink hot water. You will
find a relief.
Cumin
seeds for better sleep and respiratory problems.
Consuming
cumin seeds is found to give good sleep. Cumin seeds would eliminate stomach
and body discomfort due to indigestion and gas problem. It would induce sleep
and bring comfort. As cumin seeds warm body it is good for breathing problems,
bronchitis, asthma etc. Cumin gives warmth to body. It is therefore good to
drink cumin seed decoction in winter. As cumin warms body it is good for common
cold. Drinking cumin seed water is beneficial during fever and cold. Cumin is
good for the respiratory system also. Asthma patient are highly benefited from
cumin seeds.
Cumin,
with multiple benefits
Cumin
seeds are a great spice for nursing mother for it would help them get a relief
from gas problem and digestive troubles. Cumin is also found to be helpful in
increasing breast milk. The benefit would be passed to the baby also. Cumin
seed is beneficial for piles patients also. Cumin aid digestion and lessens
constipation. Being rich in iron cumin seeds is found to be a good for those
with anaemia Cumin seeds are beneficial for cancer as well as boils in body. It
is also found to help skin disorders and infections.
