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Spices and their origins
Spice plants are generally tropical or subtropical in origin. For
example, cinnamon, pepper, cloves and nutmeg come from
tropical Asia.
Allspice, vanilla pods and chillies come from the West Indies
and Central America.
Caraway, dill and juniper grow in cooler regions.
Country of origin
Brazil
India Pepper, ginger, cardamom, paprika, coriander, turmeric, saffron
Indonesia
Malaysia
Cuba
Madagascar
Hungary
Spain
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
Morocco
Germany
China
Guatemala
Mexico
USA
France
Egypt
Turkey
Spices and their healing properties
Below is a brief overview of the healing properties of some spi-
ces when taken internally:
Spice
Taken internally (i.e., added to food, in tea, inhaled and in a steam
Aniseed
Ginger
Cardamom
Caraway
Marjoram Inflammation, bacterial infections, viruses, gall-bladder ailments
Nutmeg Loss of appetite, wind, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation
Oregano Bladder and kidney problems, coughs, bronchitis, sore throats
Rosemary
Thyme Tiredness, cramps, circulation problems, coughs
Juniper Bladder and kidney problems, coughs, gout, stomach and digestive
Spices and their healing properties
Below is a brief overview of the healing properties of some spi-
ces when used externally:
Spices Used externally (i.e., added to baths, compresses and bandages)
Aniseed
Ginger
Pepper, paprika, cinnamon, allspice
Pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves
Pepper, cardamom
Allspice
Cinnamon, cloves
Paprika, basil
Paprika, aniseed
Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, vanilla
Cinnamon, pepper
Coriander, caraway, bay leaves
Caraway, marjoram, coriander
Chillies, ginger, cinnamon, garlic
Cardamom, vanilla
Allspice, chillies, garlic, oregano
Mustard seed, chillies, onion, garlic
Basil, tarragon, coriander, aniseed
Marjoram, caraway
Oregano, bay leaves
bath) can help fight against:
Coughing, stomach ache
Nausea, vomiting, travel sickness, wind, colds
Loss of appetite, wind, bad breath
Constipation, gastrointestinal disorders
Tiredness, cramps, circulation problems
problems, blood impurities
can help fight against:
Rheumatism, muscle pain
Kidney problems
Marjoram
Oregano Skin irritation, muscle/menstrual/general pain, rheumatism, colds
Rosemary
Thyme
Juniper
Warning!
Spice
Spices are not miracle cures and are no substitute for medical
assistance.
People who have allergies should be especially careful when
using spices.
Tips for using herbs
Herbs should only be added to a dish towards the end of the
cooking process.
Exceptions: marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme.
Dried herbs will give a more intense flavour if you rub them in
your hands before using them.
Use dried herbs sparingly; no more than from 1 pinch to ½ tbsp
per portion.
Herbs are a natural way of improving the presentation of a dish,
and are ideal for garnishing soups and sauces.
Asthma, colds, coughs, catarrh, burns
Can be used in aromatherapy to improve memory, stamina and
concentration, and to fight against rheumatism
Sciatic pain, rheumatism, sprains, muscle and back pain, circula-
Circulation problems, general pain, rheumatism
tion problems
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