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Cinnamon and cinnamaldehyde -

Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for a lot of its health benefits.

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Cinnamon for lower blood sugar levels -

It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels in diabetic patients by 10-29%, a significant decrease.

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Sage and brain function -

Sage improves brain function and memory. Even during the Middle Ages, it was used to help fight disease.

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Sage and Alzheimer’s disease -

It’s understood by scientists and medical professionals to be beneficial for people’s memory and brain function, especially for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Sage inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine -

When people have Alzheimer’s disease, they will usually have a drop in acetylcholine, too. Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger, and the breakdown of it is inhibited by sage.

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Peppermint and IBS -

Peppermint relieves IBS pain and can reduce nausea. It also has a rich history of use in folk medicine and aromatherapy.

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Peppermint and IBS symptoms -

Peppermint causes the smooth muscles of the colon to be relaxed, with pain reduced during bowel movements. It also helps to reduce associated symptoms like bloating.

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Peppermint for treating nausea -

Aromatherapy uses peppermint to help with symptoms of nausea and relaxation.

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Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory -

Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

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It reduces oxidative damage -

The damage, which is called oxidative damage, is believed to be a big part of aging and the cause of many diseases.

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The result of long-term low-level inflammation -

Long-term low levels of inflammation are associated with nearly every chronic disease known in the Western world (heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, etc.).

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Basil and immunity -

Basil is great for your immune system, helping to fight infections.

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Holy basil -

Holy basil (a sacred herb of India) is known to be effective in battling bacteria, yeasts, and molds.

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Basil and immune cells -

Basil is also known to improve your immune system by helping the functioning of immune cells in the blood.

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Holy basil and anxiety -

Holy basil reduces blood sugar levels before and after meals and can help treat mental health conditions like anxiety.

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Cayenne pepper and cancer -

Cayenne pepper has capsaicin in it, which reduces appetite and may help with avoiding the development of cancer.

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Capsaicin in cayenne burns fat -

Capsaicin in cayenne also reduces appetite and increases the level of fat burning in the body. This is why it’s a common ingredient in commercial weight loss supplements.

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Ginger and nausea -

Ginger is successful in treating nausea. It often cures morning sickness, chemotherapy symptoms, and seasickness.

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Ginger is an anti-inflammatory -

Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory. It can also be used to treat pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis.

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Fenugreek and blood sugar levels -

Fenugreek improves blood sugar control. It’s a plant that is used in Indian cooking and has been eaten since ancient times.

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Fenugreek effects -

It’s used in the traditional alternative medicine Ayurveda to enhance libido and masculinity.

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Insulin function -

It contains plant protein 4-hydroxy isoleucine. Plant protein is effective at improving the function of insulin in the body.

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Rosemary and allergies -

An active ingredient called rosmarinic acid is shown to suppress allergic reactions and help with nasal congestion.

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Garlic and illnesses -

Garlic is great for combating illnesses of various kinds, which is why it has been used for its medicinal properties for many years.

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Common cold and flu -

Scientists have revealed that its health benefits come from a compound cell called allicin, which is responsible for the smell, too. It’s great for colds and flu.

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Garlic and blood pressure -

Supplementing garlic has also been proven to reduce blood pressure for people who suffer with high blood pressure.

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Consuming them in natural form is always better -

Overall, the science is quite clear that many spices and herbs have tremendous benefits for our health. It should be added that they are most often beneficial when they are consumed in their full form rather than supplemented in capsules.

Sources: (Healthline)

See also: Understanding gingivitis and how to avoid it

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