Friday, March 15, 2013

Which are all medical benefits of following condiments and spices: cinnamon, ginger, oregano, rosemary, clove, cumin, paprika?

CinnamonOnly 1 teaspoon of cinnamon daily administered helps lowering risk factors that lead to metabolic syndrome, with 30% . More specifically, cinnamon help lower glucose, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, even in patients with type 2 diabetes.Are also studies that have shown that cinnamon prevents insulin resistance even in people who have a diet high in fructose. Also, it is known that cinnamon is the richest source of antioxidants, and stimulates the good functioning of the brain.Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties, halting growth of bacteria and fungi, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties, reducing platelet aggregation. Often, cinnamon is used as an antidote for diarrhea and for stomach discomfort.


Ginger Ginger comes from Asia and India and is expected to be used for over 5000 years. It can be used with confidence in cakes, biscuits and other desserts.Ginger is a powerful antioxidant that helps to relax blood vessels, stimulating circulation and soothing pain. Also, ginger soothes spasms and reduce flatulence of digestive system, and is a great natural remedy anti-nausea associated with travel, pregnancy, or hangover. Because anti-inflammatory properties, ginger is recommended for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease or arthritis.


OreganoOregano leaves, as well as oregano oil, have antibacterial and antiviral properties, helping to destroy organisms that contributed to skin infections. Applied topically to the skin, oil of oregano helps treat itching and skin irritation, oregano oil being effective in treating gingivitis.More, oregano may be used to treat sinusitis: administered daily 2-3 drops of oregano oil (preferably they are introduced into a glass of fresh vegetable or fruit juice) for 10-15 days. Oregano contains a considerable amount of vitamins and minerals, are an excellent source of iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin A, but omega-3 fatty acids. Dried leaves of oregano can be used to treat pain due to arthritis or rheumatism, being applied to local painful area, after which dressing the area.


RosemaryAbout Rosemary is known that stops the genetic mutations that could lead to cancer, and help prevent damage to blood vessels and blood circulation, preventing the risk of heart attack.Rosemary oil stimulates hair growth, mental activity and prevents the occurrence of respiratory diseases.


PaprikaPaprika contains an unusually large amount of vitamin C. Chili pepper used for paprika contains 6-9 times more vitamin C than an ordinary tomato. Like chili, paprika contains Capsaicin, substances with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that reduce the risk of cancer.Also, paprika is an antibacterial agent and stimulant that helps regulate blood pressure, improving blood circulation and increases the amount of saliva and stomach acids, helping to improve digestion.


ClovesCloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, an evergreen tree that grows in tropical climates. In China, cloves are used for over 2000 years to treat bad breath. And in other countries, cloves were used to treat alcoholism.Cloves are a natural anesthetic, which is why centuries ago was used during dental procedures and are currently used by some cultures as a remedy against toothache. They are also of great help in case of several digestive disorders, among them vomiting and diarrhea.


Caraway Caraway contains amounts of magnesium and iron.Caraway seeds have anti-cancer properties

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