Post on 04-Jan-2016
A MEDICINE CABINET IN YOUR
KITCHEN
Medicinal Uses of Common spices and herbs
Annette M. Leas
Flavoring in foods and baking products Flavoring in teas Aromatics
Traditional Use of Spices and Herbs
Scientific Name: Pimento officinalis Origin: Central America, Mexico, and West
Indies
All Spice
Indigestion Flatulence Muscle Pain
Available forms: Extract, oil, powder
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Pimpinella anisum Origin: Throughout the world
Anise
Expectorant Antibacterial Diuretic Stimulant Indigestion
Available forms: Whole herb, essential oil, toothpaste
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum Origin: Throughout the world
Basil
Antiseptic Antidiabetic Antiinflammatory Immunostimulant Anxiety
Available forms: Leaves (chopped and powdered), tea, and tincture
Medicinal Uses
Scientific name: Cinnamomum Origin: India, South America, Sri Lanka, and
the West Indies
Cinnamon
Antifungal Analgesic Antiseptic Common cold Diarrhea
Available Forms: Dried bark, essential oil, leaves, fluid extract, powder, tincture
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Allium sativum Origin: Throughout the world
Garlic
Antilipidemic Antimicrobial Antiasthmatic Antiinflammatory
Available Forms: Bulbs, capsules, extract, oil, powder, syrup, tablets, and tea
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale Origin: Asia, South America, China, India,
Africa and The United States
Ginger
Motion sickness Morning Sickness Sore throat Migraine headaches Nausea and vomiting
Available Forms: Capsules, dried root, extract, fresh root, powder, tablets, tea, and tincture
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Origin:
Nutmeg
Anxiety Depression Tooth aches Gastrointestinal disorders Joint pain
Available Forms: Capsules, essential oil, powder
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Origin:
Oregano
Expectorant Insect repellant and bites Athletes foot Intestinal disorders Respiratory disorders
Available Forms: Capsules, dried herb, oil
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Origin:
Parsley
Cough Menstrual Irregularities Flatulence Joint pain Inflammation
Available forms: Leaves, seeds, capsules, essential oil, fluid extract, and tea
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Origin:
Sage
Menstrual disorders Sore throat Depression Alzheimer's disease Gastrointestinal disorders
Available Forms: Whole plant, extract
Medicinal Uses
Scientific Name: Origin
Turmeric
Menstrual disorders Colic Inflammation Dyspepsia Hematuria Flatulence
Available Forms: Dried rhizome, capsules, fluid extract, oil, spice, and tincture
Medicinal Uses
Dosages Contraindications Side effects / Adverse reactions Drug interactions
Consult Your Physician
Skidmore-Roth, L. (2010). Mosby's Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements . St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.
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