SPICE OF THE WEEK

 INDIAN LONG PEPPER

        Indian Long pepper is known as " Thippili" in Tamil. The fruit of the plant called " Arisi Thippili" and the root is called " Kandanthippili" in Tamil. It's Botanical name is Piper Loguem and it is widely used in Ayurveda.

    Indian Long pepper contains a chemical called piperine. It may be able to fight certain parasites that can infect people. 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF INDIAN LONG PEPPER

• It is good for diabetes as it control the sugar level in the blood.
• Indian Long pepper prevents aliments from occurring, such as Jaundice
• It fights against infection
• It is very good for weight loss as it reduces the fat and also get rid of fatty toxins.
• It gives cure for erectile dysfunction and cramps.
• It improves bone health
• It helps to curb heavy menstrual flow and  cramps 
• It stimulates the oxygen flow in the body
• It is a good remedy for Cholera and Epilepsy
• It is used to speed up the recovery from cough and cold and also reduces fever. 
• It helps to treat and manage Chronic Lung problems
• It help to relieve chronic head ache and tooth ache
• It improve skin health and slows down ageing

 SPICE OF THE WEEK

POPPY SEEDS

Poppy seeds are the seeds of the flower of poppy plant. It has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean. The seeds can be black or light grey color. Poppy seeds are used in baked goods and traditional dishes worldwide. Both the seeds and their oil are offering various health benefits. It is used for treating headaches and coughs to curing asthma and insomnia.

RICH IN NUTRIENTS AND ANTIOXIDANTS

    Poppy seeds are rich in fiber, plant fats, protein, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Zinc and Iron. Poppy seeds are rich in manganese, which is important for bone health and blood clotting. The copper in poppy seeds helps for connective tissues and transport ion.

    The seeds can be cold pressed to produce poppy seed oil which is rich omega -6 and omega 9 fatty acids, hence it lowers the risk of  heart disease. 

MAY CONTAIN PAIN RELIEVING COMPOUNDS

    The poppy plant contain morphine, codeine and opium alkaloids known for  their pain relieving, calming and sleep inducing properties. 

MAY BOOST HEART AND SKIN HEALTH

    Poppy seeds are rich in mono and poly unsaturated fats which is beneficial for hear and skin. It reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Poppy seeds oil may also support wound healing, as well as prevent scaly lesions when applied directly to the skin

OTHER BENEFITS

• May aids digestion. poppy seeds are rich in fiber, which improve gut health and reduce constipation
• The antioxidants in poppy seeds may protect the body from cellular damage and various illness.
• Poppy seeds oil flushing through the fallopian tubes improves fertility

SPICE OF THE WEEK - TAILED PEPPER

 SPICE OF THE WEEK

TAILED PEPPER

    Tailed pepper is a dried ripe berry that is usually called as cubeb pepper. It is widely used in traditional medicines for treating several diseases like dysentery, urogenital disease, diarrhea, abdominal pain, asthma and enteritis.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TAILED PEPPER

INFLAMMATION OF THE URINARY TRACT

    The Tailed pepper has an anti-inflammatory effect so it is used for urogenital tract infections such as bladder catarrh, ureter infections, kidney inflammations, uterine and prostate inflammation.

GASTRITIS AND DIGESTION

    Tailed pepper is one of the best remedy for gastritis. It improves the digestive action by inciting salivation and the production of gastric extract. 

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

    Tailed pepper has antiseptic properties which uses as a cough- suppressant to alleviate mild bronchitis, nagging cough and respiratory symptoms. It also gives relieve from influenza

FATIGUE

    Tailed pepper improves body strength. Add 5 tailed pepper with lime leaves, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon in a 5 glass water and boil it until it drops to 2 glasses. strain and drink three times a day will helps to fight fatigue.

MOUTH ODOR

    Tailed pepper is aromatic and has antiseptic properties which can be used for dental problems. It is also beneficial for mouth odor.

COUGH AND FEVER

    Tailed pepper used to decrease temperature in the body during fever and it has antipyretic properties give relieves from cold and cough

HEAD ACHE

    Tailed pepper is a natural remedy for headache. It gives relief from dizziness, headaches and even migraine. It also improves concentration.

 SPICE OF THE WEEK 

NUTMEG

    Nutmeg is an incredible spice, used sparingly in many dishes. Nutmeg is valued for its sweet aroma. It is originated from Indonesia. Now it grows in Malaysia, Caribbean and Southern India. It gives flavor to many dishes. In Mughlai cuisine, it is used as a part of various masala mixes.

    Nutmeg also valued for its medicinal properties. Nutmeg is packed with nutrients. It has minerals such as Magnesium, Manganese and copper, Vitamins like B1, B6 etc.,

HEALTH BENEFITS OF NUTMEG

RELIEVES PAIN

    Nutmeg contains many anti-inflammatory properties which is useful in treating joint and muscle pan. It helps to reduce inflammation, swelling, joint pain, muscle pain and sores

HELPS TO TREAT INSOMNIA

    Nutmeg has a calming effect when consumed in small doses. It can induce sleep and improve sleep quality. Add a pinch of nutmeg with warm milk and consume it before sleeping will help to destress and sleep better

HELPS DIGESTION

    Nutmeg can be a best remedy for diarrhoea, constipation, bloating or gas. Add a pinch of nutmeg powder in soups or juices which gives relieve and help in bowel movement. It also helps to remove excess gas from the body.

BRAIN HEALTH

    Nutmeg is used as brain tonic by the Greek and Romans in the ancient times. It helps to ease fatigue and stress. It helps to recover from an illness or are overtired. It also helps to improve concentration

TREAT ORAL PROBLEMS

    Nutmeg is helpful in detoxifying the body, clearing out toxins from kidneys and liver which removes bacteria from mouth thus reduces bad breath. Nutmeg contains eugenol which helps to relieve gum inflammation and tooth aches.

SKIN HEALTH

    Nutmeg has anti-microbial and anti -inflammatory properties which has the ability to remove blackheads, acne and clogged pores. Applying nutmeg facial paste in the face helps to improve skin health.

CONTROLS BLOOD PRESSURE AND CIRCULATION

    High mineral content in Nutmeg helps to regulate blood pressure level and circulation. Its stress reducing properties help in the relaxing the blood vessel while keeping the heart functioning efficiently.

CONTAINS POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS

    Nutmeg is rich in plant compounds that act as antioxidants in the body It protect cell damage thus helps to reduce progression of certain cancers, heart and neurodegenerative diseases.

MAY IMPROVE BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL

    Nutmeg extract reduce blood sugar levels and enhance pancreatic function

    Nutmeg can be used in desserts, meat-based dishes, can be sprinkles on to starchy vegetables, can be add in warm or cold beverages.

CAUTIONS

    Nutmeg should be used in smaller quantities only. if used in larger doses, it can cause nausea, hallucination and palpitations.

     

    

SPICE OF THE WEEK - BAY LEAF

BAY LEAF

    Bay leaf is a herb comes from bay laurel family, native to the Mediterranean. It is one of the standard cooking  ingredient in many savory dishes all around the world. 

    There are different varieties of bay leaf is available. Mediterranean bay leaf, Indian bay leaf, California bay leaf and Indonesian bay leaf. Indian bay leaf has a similar taste of cinnamon where the California bay leaf slightly have mint flavor. 

HEALTH BENFITS OF BAY LEAF

1. Inhibit the growth of breast and colorectal cancer cells.

2. Consuming bay leaf tea helps to manage blood glucose levels in diabetes patients

3. Reduces inflammation in the wound area.

4. Bay leaf tea helps to prevent kidney stones

5. Smelling the bay leaf smoke helps to improve memory and reduces anxiety

6. Bay leaf tea helps to treat ulcers

7. Helps to prevent heart diseases

8. Rich in Vitamin A, C, B6 , Iron, Magnesium and Zinc

9. Bay leaf tea helps to improve the quality of sleep

10. Bay leaf oil helps to reduce joint pain

PREPARATION OF BAY LEAF TEA

1. Take 200 ml of water and boil it.

2. cut 2 bay leaves into small pieces and add it into boiling water.

3. Add a pinch of cinnamon powder 

4. Boil it for 2-3 minutes then keep it aside for few minutes then filter it.

5. Add honey for taste and drink

        Can prepare this drink overnight by soaking the bay leaves in boiled water and morning filter it and use it.

SPICE OF THE WEEK - PEPPER

SPICE OF THE WEEK 

BLACK PEPPER

* Black pepper is a tree cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning

* When dried, the fruit is known as a Pepper Corn.

* Black  Pepper - cooked and dried unripe fruit

* Green Pepper - Dried Unripe Fruit

*White Pepper -  Ripe Fruit seeds

* Black pepper is the most pungent and flavorful of all types of peppers.

* Black pepper is available whole, crushed or ground into powder.

* To ensure best flavor, buy whole peppercorns and grind them just before adding to a recipe.

* Buying whole peppercorns will help to ensure that you are purchasing unadulterated pepper since ground pepper is often mixed with other spices.

* Black pepper should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place.

* Add pepper at the end of the cooking process since it loses its flavor and aroma if cooked for too long, adding it near and end will help to preserve its flavor.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK PEPPER

# Pepper Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, thereby facilitating digestion

# Helps to prevent the formation of intestinal gas.

# Promotes sweating and urination, which removes toxins from the body

# Helps in breakdown of fat cells thus helps in weight loss

#  Pepper is added to tonics for cough & cold.

# Helps to fight infections & insect bites

# Helps in transporting the benefits of other herbs to all parts of the body.

# Piperine , one of the components in pepper helps to reduce memory impairment and cognitive malfunction

# Helps to cure vitiligo

# Aids in treating tooth decay & tooth ache.