By Underground Health Reporter

Herbs and spices have been used medicinally for centuries.  The effectiveness of thee powerful herbs and spices can make a huge impact on your daily health and pain-free living. Cloves, oregano, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, rosemary and mustard  contain high levels of nutrients known as antioxidants that help to counteract the effect of damaging free radicals and help to prevent disease.

Top 7 Powerful Herbs & Spices

1. Cloves

Cloves have been used since ancient times for treating toothaches and gum pain.  It contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of all spices and is great to use as a pain killer.  Cloves can also ease colds and allergies, as well as as an antiseptic in mouthwash (oil of cloves).

2. Oregano

Just 1/2 teaspoon of oregano contains the same amount of antioxidants as a quarter cup of almonds and four times the antioxidant activity of blueberries! Not only is oregano a powerhouse of antioxidants, it is also rich in Vitamin K, iron and maganese.  Wild oregano has been scientifically proven to effectively kill e.coli, salmonella and almost all food-borne pathogens. So, go make a healthy Greek salad and add plenty of oregano!

3. Ginger

Ginger contains over 50 antioxidants, which help increase circulation and digestion, and has been used in many cultures for hundreds of years to treat digestive upset and food poisoning. Ginger can also help reduce the inflammation of joint pain and arthritis and may contribute to cancer prevention. Diabetes can benefit from ginger to help increase insulin sensitivity.

4. Cinnamon

Cinnamon significantly helps people with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to respond to insulin, thus normalizing their blood sugar levels. Clinical studies have shown a consistent daily intake of cinnamon can help to lower high cholesterol levels, which can be helpful in preventing atherosclerosis and heart disease. For sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome, the fiber in cinnamon may also provide relief from constipation or diarrhea.

5. Turmeric

The beautiful hue of turmeric is created by the phytochemical

Curcumin, which produces the bright yellow color. The powerful anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric act as a strong pain reliever, can eliminate cancer cells, help reduce obesity, and metabolic diseases. Scientists have found by creating a new molecule from curcumin, called CNB-001, this molecule triggers the mechanisms that safeguard and restore brain cells after a stroke, which makes it a valuable treatment for arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and even multiple sclerosis.

6. Rosemary

Rosemary blocks HCAs or carcinogenic compounds found your favorite grilled meats. Rosemary oil can improve cognitive performance by increasing levels of oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Rosemary can also fight off free radical’s that cause Alzheimer’s, stroke and dementia.

7. Mustard

The compound AITC compound found in mustard seed is known to be an anti-cancer compound, specifically to prevent colon cancer. This plant compound is also found in wasabi & horseradish. Studies show that AITC, stopped the growth of bladder cancer by 33%.

Herbs and spices are an essential part of virtually anyone’s diet, but were you aware of the powerful health benefits of  these spices?  Cloves, oregano, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, rosemary and mustard  have incredible nutritional value because they’re nature’s richest sources of antioxidants.

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