Organic Spices from Sri Lanka

  1. 1. Cinnamon

    2. Cinnamon is a popular spice, found in all sorts of recipes and baked goods. It contains a compound called cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for cinnamon’s medicinal properties. Cinnamon has potent antioxidant activity, helps fight inflammation and has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Cinnamon can lower blood sugar by several mechanisms, including by slowing the breakdown of carbs in the digestive tract and improving insulin sensitivity

  1. 2. Pepper

    2. Called the "king of spices", pepper has a long history of being used as a seasoning, a preservative, and even currency. By far the most frequently used spice, pepper adds an excellent depth of flavor to nearly any savory dish, and many sweet dishes as well. Black, white, and green peppercorns all come from the same vine. They grow in clusters (like grapes), and are harvested in various stages of growth.

  1. 3. Turmeric Contains Curcumin, a Substance with Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Effects

    2. Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It contains several compounds with medicinal properties, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is a remarkably powerful antioxidant, helping to fight oxidative damage and boosting the body’s own antioxidant enzymes.

  1. 4. Ginger Can Treat Nausea and Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties

    2. Ginger is a popular spice used in several forms of alternative medicine. This includes nausea caused by morning sickness, chemotherapy and sea sickness. Ginger also appears to have strong anti-inflammatory properties, and can help with pain management.

    While its effects on testosterone levels are inconclusive, fenugreek does seem to have beneficial effects on blood sugar.

  1. 5. Garlic Can Combat Sickness and Improve Heart Health

    2. Throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its medicinal properties. We know that most of these health effects are due to a compound called allicin, which is also responsible for garlic’s distinct smell. Garlic supplementation is well known for combatting sickness, including the common cold