Christmas Wishes from LiveLifeMore along with Gentle Reminder for Warming Foods this Winter…
Cloves, Nutmeg, Cinnamon are some spices which are good for you in the winters…
Christmas Greetings along with Gentle Reminder for Warming Foods this Winter
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Regarding the spices in this picture…
Nutmeg (Jayaphal in Hindi), Myristica fragrans
Nutmeg is more than a visual, aromatic and tasty spice. It also has a long history as a health aid. Used as an anti-inflammatory in Chinese medicine, nutmeg is thought to help ease the pain of arthritis and muscle aches. This spice’s antibacterial properties make it a natural remedy for bad breath; it’s also good for relieving toothaches and gum problems. As a topical treatment, nutmeg can be effective in fighting acne, and it’s often an ingredient in skin balms.
The essential oil of the nutmeg can calm the symptoms of excess gas and stomachaches, and it may work to stimulate the appetite. Nutmeg oil is an ingredient in some commercial cough syrups and is considered an aid for asthma.
Cinnamon (Daalchini in Hindi) (Cinnamomum verum), from the Cinnamomum tree
Native to our own India and other corners of Asia, its spicy flavor and unique aroma find their way into coffee and tea, sweet potato dishes, candies, pumpkin pie, and other foods at this time of year.
Interestingly, the scent of cinnamon is one of its natural benefits. A 2004 study demonstrated that chewing cinnamon gum or just smelling cinnamon helped improve brain function.
Like other plants in its class, cinnamon has been found to have antioxidant properties such as Co-Enzyme Q10. It’s also an excellent source of dietary fiber, calcium, and iron (fiber and calcium help remove bile, which can damage colon cells). Like nutmeg and cloves, cinnamon is a natural anti-inflammatory.
Ginger (Adharak in Hindi), from the Zingiber officinale plant
Ginger’s reputation as a health booster goes back a long way. Technically an herb but known as a spice, ginger has a centuries-old legacy from Chinese medicine to the days of the Roman Empire. Perhaps best known for fighting nausea, ginger may also fight inflammation and be effective against the pain of arthritis. It has strong antioxidant benefits and acts as a natural antibiotic.
Taken from the stem or rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant, ginger root tea can help reduce a fever, calm an upset stomach and work as a natural decongestant. Ginger’s volatile oils, gingerols, and shogaols, which give this“spice” its sharp and pungent taste, stimulate production of digestive enzymes and help neutralize stomach acids
Clove (Laung in Hindi), syzgium aromaticum
Cloves are one of the spices that are often used whole and are known for their distinctive shape and color. Like other spices, it’s used for dental pain relief, thanks to its natural anesthetic component, eugenol oil. Topical application warms the surface and dulls the pain of a toothache. Because of its antiseptic properties, clove also tends to reduce dental infection. The clove is one of the richest sources of antioxidants available and is thought to enhance the action of two of the body’s natural antioxidants, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. Cloves are a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, manganese, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. The spice also helps promote healthy digestion.
