Ayurvedic Herbs: test your knowledge of ingredients

No wonder turmeric is called the golden spice. Even the Indian city Erode, the largest producer of turmeric, is better known as “Yellow City,” “Turmeric City,” or “Textile City.” Benzie, I. F. F., & Wachtel-Galor, S. (2011). Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition (Oxidative Stress and Disease Book 28) (2nd ed.). CRC Press.

75% percent of world turmeric production comes from India. The richest tumeric state is Andhra Pradesh, which occupies 40 per cent of total turmeric in the country. Turmeric facts :: Euroma. (n.d.). Euroma. Retrieved December 22, 2020, from https://www.euroma.com/en/about/Nieuws/turmeric-facts

Cinnamon was highly appreciated in ancient Egypt for its preservation characteristics. It was used for various purposes - helped to preserve food, was used in the manufacture of perfumes and even mummification! Cinnamon Facts. (n.d.). SoftSchools. Retrieved December 22, 2020, from https://www.softschools.com/facts/plants/cinnamon_facts/608/

This spice was almost priceless in Ancient Rome - it was estimated 15 times more expensive than silver! In addition, in Ancient Greece there were legends that the phoenix built a nest from the same spice.

Cloves have a calming aroma and relaxing features both for mind and body. It contains Eugenol, which is known as a muscle relaxant. Health benefits of Cloves. (n.d.). Health Benefits. Retrieved December 24, 2020, from https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/cloves/

Traditional Chinese and Indian medicine has been used clove oil to treat tooth pain for centuries. Its anti-inflammatory and antifungal characteristics allow to deal with several oral bacterias. (However, do not take it as a substitute for routine oral hygiene and visits to the dentist). Narwani, K. (2020, March 3). How to Make Clove Oil for Toothache. Organic Facts. https://www.organicfacts.net/recipe/clove-oil

In Middle ages people hang this plant to save their homes on Midsummer's Eve. Also fennel seeds were highly valued in the ancient Egypt and China, where people used it to heal snake bites. The Health Benefits of Cloves. (n.d.). Verywell Health. Retrieved December 24, 2020, from https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-health-benefits-of-cloves-89050

This plant is completely edible - you can consume its seeds, leaves, flowers, pollen, stalk and bulb. Such a nice plant also attracts butterflies and you can create a create butterfly garden with swallowtail butterfly. The Health Benefits of Cloves. (n.d.). Verywell Health. Retrieved December 24, 2020, from https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-health-benefits-of-cloves-89050

In Ayurveda there is a belief that cardamom helps to cope with depression as this plant helps to clean the body and rejuvenate the cells. Ayurvedic practitioners consume beverages with this spice to reduce feel of sadness and lack of motivation. Top 15 compelling reasons to use cardamom often and generously. (n.d.). NaturalNews. Retrieved December 24, 2020, from https://www.naturalnews.com/041889_cardamom_spices_herbal_medicine.html