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People have been using spices since time immemorial. In addition to giving flavor and aroma to dishes, different spices also cure various diseases.
Green spices are an indispensable source of health and aroma. Let's look at some of the most famous.
Dill - It is rich in folic acid, vitamins A, C, E. Both fresh and dried dill has a strong aroma, slightly pungent and sweet taste. Used to flavor salads, mayonnaise and milk sauces, cheeses and marinades. Dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. It is used to treat kidney stones, has a calming effect, and its root enhances the secretion of mammary glands in breastfeeding women.
Parsley has a fresh and light aroma that is typical of green spices. Its roots contain essential oil. When fresh, it is used as a seasoning for stews, broths, soups and salads. Dried it has a much weaker aroma. Parsley roots are used to flavor soups.
It is good for the heart, and its regular consumption lowers blood pressure. Parsley improves kidney function, is used to treat deafness, ear infections, anemia, digestive problems, diarrhea, gallstones. Prevents bad breath.
Basil used in the kitchen of many nationalities. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. Helps with depression and fatigue, as well as inflammatory processes of the genitourinary tract. It is used to flavor pizzas, fish dishes, meat and eggs, meat and vegetable broths, beef and goose meat.
It is used in marinades, pickles and salads. The juice of fresh basil leaves is used for difficult to heal wounds and infections of the middle ear. Useful for bloating, and externally used to cause swelling and skin rashes. Helps with depression and fatigue.
The mint has a specific aroma and slightly pungent taste. Contains menthol and other aromatic oils. Its leaves, fresh or dried, are used to season salads, soups, bean dishes and vegetables. Mint has a gas-repellent effect, stimulates the appetite without irritating the lining of the stomach.
It has an invigorating and stimulating effect on the body. Reduces nausea and vomiting, stops stomach cramps and improves digestion. Helps with pain in the stomach and heart area, as well as colds, bile and liver diseases.
The bay leaf used in dishes with a spicy taste, game, fish, beef, soups and stews. It is rich in phytoncides, contains important trace elements for the body, increases immunity and removes toxins.
Bay leaf has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. Relaxes spasms of the colon. The tannins in it lower blood sugar and act against diabetes. Bay leaf tea helps against dry cough.
The savory reduces gas in the intestines, enhances the secretion of gastric juice. Fresh and leaves contain carotene and vitamin C. As it stimulates the activity of the stomach, it is used in more difficult to digest dishes such as legumes, potato soups, various meats, fillings, minced meat. Helps with vomiting, headaches, palpitations and nervous attacks. Reduces thirst in diabetes. It has expectorant action.
The oregano has a strong antioxidant effect and antimicrobial activity, helps with cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, osteoarthritis. It has expectorant and soothing effect on cough.
Helps with flatulence and liver disease. Increases appetite, has a diuretic effect. Oregano tea helps nervous tension, lazy bowels and insomnia. It is a classic pizza spice, used in salads, spaghetti, tomato sauces, vegetable and egg dishes, roast pork or mutton.
The marjoram used to make salads, vegetable, meat and fish dishes. Helps with stomach problems, has a calming and invigorating effect. It has a diuretic effect, useful for sprains and bruises, a strong antiseptic. Stimulates digestion, has a vasodilating and antispasmodic effect. Marjoram is useful for anemia, liver problems, bronchitis and diarrhea.
Thyme is a widespread spice. It is used in soups, salads, sauces, fillings and marinades for fish and meat. Also suitable for lamb, poultry and beef. It is a universal remedy for all kinds of pain.
Helps with flu and upper respiratory problems. It has gas, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and disinfectant action. Dulls dry cough, is useful in low blood pressure, insomnia and skin diseases.
Rosemary is added to salads, meat fillings, mushrooms, boiled fish, chicken and vegetable soups. It has an effective action against flatulence, low blood pressure, helps the activity of the stomach and intestines, improves digestion. Strengthens nerves and dilates blood vessels. It has anti-herpes effect.
Decoction of rosemary helps with flu and colds. It is useful in a number of gynecological diseases. Stimulates bile activity. Rosemary has a strong tonic and invigorating effect.
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