In Addition To The Herbs, Spices Can Also Be Used As A Drug

Often used as a spice in cooking the family especially Indonesia. With the cooking spices are cooked foods that would be tempting. Other than as a cooking spice, spice it can also be used as a drug. Other than as a cooking spice, spice it can also be used as a drug. Below are some herbs that can be used as medicine are as follows :


1. Ginger 

Ginger can prevent motion sickness and seasickness and also can be used to reduce nausea and vomiting for pregnant women. Ginger contains a substance called gingerol fighting inflammation. Additionally ginger can reduce pain and improve function in people with Arthritis.
2. Turmeric 

Turmeric can be used as a yellow coloring to foods. The active ingredient curcumin in turmeric has been widely tested and researched to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. Turmeric can be used as an anti-cancer, cure Alzheimer's disease, improve immune function, improve digestion, and can reduce the risk of heart attack.
3. Celery

Celery is good for heart health, because it contains vitamin K, C, A and folate, nutritious roots can lead to digestive enzymes and seeds as a reliever seizures (anti-pasmodik), lower blood uric acid levels and anti-rheumatic.
4. Coriander 

Coriander Coriandrum sativum, or in fact come from Southern Europe and spread throughout the world. Coriander contain protective phytochemicals and a good source of iron, can facilitate digestion, relieve headaches, vomiting, infuenza, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers, inflammation of the breast, measles, colds and high blood pressure.
5. Cayenne pepper 

Inside the red pepper contains capsaicin content, dihidrokapsaisin, vitamin A and C, kapsantin dye, carotene, kapsarubin, zeasantin, kriptosantin, lutein and minerals. Based on the research, the materials contained in red pepper may help overcome the symptoms of toothache, abdominal pain and hand weakness, influenza, natural pain relief and increased appetite.
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