The Spice Cabinet
GINGER ROOT (Zingiber officinale) is the most widely used dietary condiment in the world. Known as the 'universal medicine cabinet', its medically proven health benefits are manifold.
Traditionally used for:
Digestion, nausea, joint health, circulation
GREEN CARDAMOM (Elettaria cardamomum) has been in use for at least 4,000 years as a medicine. It is related to ginger and can be used in much the same way medicinally.
Traditionally used for:
Congestion, nausea, gas/heartburn/bloating, digestion, kidney tonic
BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum) condenses the intense heat of the South Indian sun into its fiery little fruits, and is one of the oldest known folk remedies.
Traditionally used for:
Bio-availability enhancer, digestion, circulation, respiratory and joint health, congestion, dental issues
CINNAMON (Cinnamomum verum), also known as true/sweet/Ceylon cinnamon, has been a medicinal and culinary staple for centuries. Not to be confused with cheaper and medicinally inferior cousin Cassia.
Traditionally used for:
Diabetes, digestion, high cholesterol and blood pressure, inflammation, bacterial/fungal/viral infections
CLOVE (Syzygium aromaticum) is a sweet pungent flower bud. Its warmth, aroma & healing powers make it an important player in both Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicines.
Traditionally used for:
Local anaesthesia, dental issues, pathogens, parasites, fever, insect repellant
FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare) is a highly aromatic herb, of which the entire plant is edible.
It is highly valued all over the world for both its medicinal and culinary benefits.
Traditionally used for:
Digestion, colic, low breastmilk, cough, water retention, breath freshener
MACE (Myristica fragrans) 'blades' are the lacy red arils that surround the nutmeg seed. It has been used for centuries to treat many ailments, and imparts a lovely nutty flavour to any dish.
Traditionally used for:
Insomnia, pain relief, Alzheimer's and dementia, concentration and memory, depression, nervous disorders, eczema and acne
JAGGERY is India's traditional chai sweetener. Naturally high in minerals and antioxidants, it is obtained by evaporating raw, concentrated sugar cane juice until it solidifies.
Traditionally used for:
Hormonal imbalance/mood swings/PMS, anaemia, liver tonic, coughs and colds, water retention and bloating, constipation, immune disorders
ROSE PETALS have a long history in Ayurvedic medicine as the tonic Gulkand. Ancient Chinese medicine used roses to treat digestive disorders, pain from injuries and menstrual irregularities.
Traditionally used for:
Calming the nervous system & uplifting mood, alleviating stress and depression, soothing the skin, relieving pain, aphrodisiac, diuretic