| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | Fenugreek controls the level of blood glucose and |
| India has been consistent as one of the world’s | | | | cholesterol and it assists in treating reproductive and |
| largest producers and exporters of spices. The credit | | | | hormonal disorders. |
| goes to the naturally favorable conditions that lead to a | | | | Cardamom increases digestion and improves |
| good production of various Indian whole spices. In India | | | | breathing. |
| and in various other countries, the Indian produced | | | | Saffron is good in treating kidney and liver |
| spices are used for different purposes. Here are some | | | | disorders and is good for obtaining healthy skin. |
| of the common uses of these vibrantly colored and | | | | Asafetida is good for treating whooping cough, |
| enticingly fragrant spices from India. | | | | asthma and flatulence. |
| Enhancing the Food Flavor | | | | Cinnamon is good for healthy heart and keeps the |
| The most common use of the Indian cooking spices is | | | | diabetes in control. |
| to enhance the flavor and aroma of the food. These | | | | Ginger is preferred in food for treating stomach |
| spices lend their color, aroma and taste to a variety of | | | | problems, ulcers, common cold and acidity. |
| cuisines. In fact, most of the cuisines made in the Indian | | | | Turmeric has great application in treating internal |
| sub-continent contain one or more spices. The | | | | injuries and fighting issues like bladder infections and |
| western countries too have adopted the use of these | | | | Alzheimer's disease. |
| spices in food preparations. Home and restaurant food | | | | Other Uses |
| preparations are highly reliant upon the whole as well | | | | Some of the Indian cooking spices are used to |
| as powdered spices like red chilly powder, black | | | | preserve food for long days even if the food is not |
| pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric and so | | | | stored in refrigerators. |
| on. | | | | Cardamom, cloves and other whole spices are |
| Health Benefits of Indian Spices | | | | used as after dinner mint in India and as other countries |
| The Indian whole spices and powdered spices( are | | | | as well. |
| used in food preparations as well as in Ayurvedic | | | | A masala manufacturer mixes various spices to |
| medicines as they have great capabilities to treat | | | | prepare commercially sold masala (mixture of spices). |
| different health issues. Here are some examples: | | | | Also, these spices are used for the preparation of |
| Cumin is a spice with health benefits for patients | | | | moth fresheners. |
| suffering from diarrhea and carpal tunnel syndrome. | | | | Indian spices have gained immense popularity in the |
| Cloves have antibacterial and antifungal properties | | | | world. So, they are counted among the most popular |
| and they help in detoxification. | | | | export items from India to other countries. |