10 Most common spices of India and their Health benefits

1.BLACK PEPPER:
The amazing health benefits of black pepper includes to cure illness such as constipation, diarrhea, earache, gangrene, and heart disease. Its native to south India and used antiquity for both its flavour and as a medicine.

2.TURMERIC:
This is one of the most common spices from India. It comes with colour and flavour that can be used to make a wide range of meals look and taste better. Turmeric comes with feature that make it great for its users in terms of health. It is an antioxidant and has been known to fight and also manage cancer. It is also a popular solution when it comes to preventing Alzheimer disease and the inflammation of body joint. The spice also comes with the benefit of keeping the liver safe by cleansing it from toxins that come with excess alcohol.

1. GARLIC:
   Garlic with its antiviral and antibacterial properties helps in boosting immunity and keeps one looking fresh and healthy. Garlic's ability to fight infections and bacteria makes it an effective cure for warts and skin problems. Garlic's antibacterial and anesthetising properties can help cure toothaches.

1. CINNAMON:
   This bark-like spice originates from Sri Lanka, and was originally harvested by Arabian traders from a tall tree and ground to create the powder form of cinnamon. According to the Mayo Clinic, research suggest that cinnamon might help to regulate treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. The theory is that cinnamon increases insulin action.
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5.SAFFRON:
Saffron has the ability to treat depression, prevents loss of vision, and improves memory. The stigma of the flower can provide relief from digestive issues with the help of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-depressant properties. In medicine, saffron is used in fevers, melancholia, and enlargement of liver and spleen. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used to heal arthritis, impotence and infertility.

1. CLOVES:
   The antiseptic and antibiotic properties of clove oil are used in medicines especially in dentistry, oral and pharyngeal treatments. It has wider applications in preparations of toothpaste and mouthwashes, soaps and perfumes. It is also reported to help diabetics in sugar assimilations.

1. GINGER:
   Ginger has a long history in India and many other Asian countries. It is a great tuber that is used to spice up a number of meals. It is impossible to miss in terms of the smell and state in food. It comes with many health benefits including relieving colds, joint pains and regulating blood pressure.

8.ASAFOETIDA:
This flavoring agent has wonderful health benefits as it helps in digestion. It is useful in the treatment of respiratory disorders like cough, asthma and bronchitis. It has been proved useful in the treatment of health problems concerning women such as unusually painful and excessive menstruation. It is also used in medicines because of its antibiotic properties.

9.CUMIN:
Also known as Jeera, this is one of the most common spices in the home. It is used to prepare a wide variety of dishes and will work in almost anything. It is used to prepare Odiya in India which is a traditional dish. The health benefits of cumin seeds include a boost in the immune system, pain relief, relieving nausea, stomach pains and cramps, indigestion and diarrhea. It is also used as an iron supplements making it a good supplement.

10.BLACK CARDAMOM:
Black cardamom eases out digestive problems and reduces flatulence, it is known to provide relief from throat problems, chest congestion, and gum infection. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties and the fact that it can alleviate muscle spasms, black cardamom is a saving grace for asthmatics. It is a great ingredient for respiratory problems.