Garlic

Garlic is one of the foods which has been used since ancient times as a medicine for its anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Here are some of the medicinal uses of garlic:

• Boost Immunity: Garlic helps strengthen our immune system and helps in fighting diseases.
• Heal Wounds: Garlic acts as an antiseptic helps heal wounds and bruises quickly.
• Cure Cold: Garlic helps to prevent and relieve colds and coughs.
• Decongestant: Garlic has been used since old ages as an effective nasal decongestant and expectorant. Add lots of garlic to a warm soup to help clear chest congestion
• Respiratory Health: Garlic has been known to provide relief from bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
• Cleanse: Garlic helps clean your digestive system and helps kill internal parasites.
• Cancer Prevention: Garlic has been known to contain chemicals that prevent cancer. Adding garlic to your diet regularly provides protection against cancer.
• Lower Cholesterol: Garlic helps to lower bad cholesterol (LDL)
• Lower Blood Pressure: Garlic helps to reduce blood pressure and promotes a healthy heart.
• Improve Circulation: Garlic acts as a blood thinner and helps improve circulation.

Mint

Mint is a very aromatic and flavourful herb and is used widely used in cuisines all over the world. They add a fresh taste to add dish they are added to and makes them very refreshing. There are several different varieties of mint, the most commonly used ones being peppermint and spearmint. Mint is an excellent source of manganese, Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

Here are some of the medicinal properties of mint:

• Digestive Health:Mint helps soothe the digestive tract and settles a nervous stomach . It is also used to treat stomach aches .
• Breath freshener: Mint helps neutralize bad breath and provides a refreshing breath.
• Teeth: Helps whiten teeth
• Asthma: Mint provides relief from asthma
• Allergy: Helps with many allergy conditions
• Acne: Mint juices helps cure acne and fade scars
• Weight Loss: Mint tea is a strong diuretic and helps you lose water weight
• Cold Remedy: Can help relive congestion caused by common cold
• Cancer: Mint is a potential anti-cancer agent

Cumin

Cumin is rich in iron and has anti-septic and anti-carcinogenic properties and is widely used as a traditional herbal remedy.

Here are some if the medicinal uses of cumin:

• Common Cold: Due to its antiseptic property cumin helps relieve symptoms of common cold.
• Digestive Health: Cumin helps stimulate the secretion of enzymes from pancreas and helps absorb nutrients into the body. It is used to treat a wide variety of digestive disorders like nausea, indigestion, diarrhea and morning sickness.
• Liver disorders: Cumin helps boost liver's ability to detoxify and help liver disorders.
• Prevent Tumors: The anti-carcinogenic property of cumin helps reduce the risk of stomach and liver tumors.
• Arthritis: Black cumin seed can be used to get relief from Arthritis.
• Weight Loss: Cumin increases metabolism and may aid weight loss.
• Immune System: Cumin also boosts our body's immunity.
• Asthma: Black cumin seeds help relieve asthma

Ginger

• Motion Sickness: Ginger is an excellent remedy for motion sickness. It has the ability to calm an upset stomach and prevent motion sickness.
• Digestion: Ginger helps aid the digestive process and increases metabolism and weight loss.
• Body Odor: Regular intake of ginger is believed to remedy body odour.
• Morning Sickness: Sucking on a piece of candied ginger or having a warm cup of ginger tea is believe to relieve pregnant women of morning sickness.
• Joint Pain: Ginger helps treat joint pain by stimulating blood circulation.
• Cold Remedy: Ginger helps loosen phlegm and is an excellent cold remedy.

Cinnamon

• Diabetes: Recent studies have found that cinnamon may have a beneficial effect on blood sugar. Add a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon to your diet helps reduce fasting blood glucose levels.
• Cholesterol: Cinnamon is also believed to reduce cholesterol.
• Digestion: Cinnamon is also believe to relieve indigestion.
• Cold: Cinnamon added to warm tea or honey acts as a cold remedy.