34 Herbs to use for Flavor and Nutrition

34 Herbs to use for Flavor and Nutrition

 

Allspice—Lowers blood pressure, menopause problems—Can irritate skin.

Use with chocolate, curries, fruit pies, nuts, game, lamb, mulled cider, seafood, rice pilafs, pickled vegetables and fish

 

Almond—Lowers blood pressure, Vit E for circulation, magnesium and folate, and fiber. Metabolic syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes and high triglycerides.

Use with green beans, chicken, curries, cookies, lamb, pudding, casseroles, salads and cookies

 

Basil—Cancer, acne, gout, pain, stress, ulcer, Type 2, high cholesterol, acne, eye infections and heart attack

Use with bread, beans, eggplant, lamb, nuts, olives and olive oil, pasta, poultry, squash, stuffing , tomatoes, sauces and zucchini

 

Bay Leaf—Arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid), cancer, respiration, wounds, ulcer, indigestion, Type 2.

Use with steamed food, soups, sauces, seafood boil, pot roast, sauerkraut, Boeuf Bourguignon

 

Black Cumin Seed—Immune system, asthma, cancer, dermatitis, epilepsy, heart disease, pain, colitis, high cholesterol

Use with breads, chocolate, chutney, lamb, rice, mango, potatoes, garbanzo beans, chowder, mushrooms

 

Black Pepper—Alzheimers, arthritis, cancer, constipation, falls, hearing loss, high blood pressure, indigestion, thyroid problems, memory loss, depression

Use with Eggs, game, red meat, sauces, seafood, curries, (and turmeric)

 

Caraway—Type 2, heartburn, cancer, food poisoning, indigestion, high triglycerides, tuberculosis

Use with apples, cabbage, cheese, pears, pork, sausages, sauerkraut

 

Cardamom—Asthma, bad breath, blood clots, colic, colon cancer, diarrhea, ulcer, sinusitis, heart disease, high blood pressure

Use with chicken citrus fruit, custards, lamb, nuts, rice mango, seafood, apple pie

 

Celery Seed—Liver disease, arthritis, gout, high blood pressure, yeast infection, ulcer, stroke, menstrual cramps, mosquito bites

Use with Chutneys, chicken, fish, tomatoes, stew, seafood, cabbage

 

Chile—Arthritis, blood clots, cancer, cholesterol, nerve pain, indigestion, stroke headache, ulcer, neck pain, heart disease, Type 2, psoriasis

Use with salsa, stews, sauces, relishes, casseroles, enchiladas

 

Cinnamon—Cancer, cholesterol, Type 2, Metabolic syndrome, food poisoning, heart disease, wounds, stroke, high blood pressure

Use with apples, curries, pork, winter squash, chocolate, corn, cauliflower, bananas, stewed fruit, baking, lamb, chile adobo

 

Coconut—Acne, Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Crohn’s, bacterial infection, pain, yeast infection

Use with Chutney, baking, fish, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, lentils, chocolate

 

Cumin—Cancer, Epilepsy, food poisoning, osteoporosis, Type 2

Use with Black beans, curries, Mexican food, tomatoes, stews, soups

 

Fennel Seed—Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cancer, colic, colitis, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, menstrual cramps

Use with Cheese, curries, mushrooms, pasta, sausage, salmon, poultry,

 

Garlic –Aging, flu, blood clots, cancer, Type2, colds, stroked, HB pressure

Use with Marinades, lamb, spice blends, stir fries, soups, stews, sautés

 

Ginger—Arthritis, asthma, cancer, cholesterol, migraine, indigestion, motion sickness, nausea, stoke, heart attack, heartburn

Use with Chutney, duck, chicken, oranges, pork, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, winter squash, shellfish

 

Horseradish—Bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, UTI, flu, ear infection, cancer, food poisoning

Use with Apples, baked beans, beef roast, potatoes, smoked fish, curried ham, cheese, eggs

 

Juniper Berry—Cancer, indigestion, weight, rash, ulcer

Use with Legumes, lentils, potatoes, vegetables, stews, soups, broth

 

Lemongrass—Anxiety, cancer, cholesterol, Type 2, epilepsy, insomnia

Use with Stir fries, curries, poultry, shrimp, marinades, tomatoes

 

Marjoram—Alzheimer’s, blood clots, cancer, fungal infections, stroke, ulcer, heart disease, indigestion, bacterial/fungal infection

Use with Beans, salad dressing, sausage, white sauces, eggs, lamb, cabbage, bell peppers, venison,

 

Mint—Allergies, anxiety, IBS, cough, fatigue, gum disease, stress, tooth decay, nausea, nasal congestion, cancer, COPD, menopause symptoms

Use with Peas, yogurt, curries, salads, crab, garnish for soups, smoothie

 

Mustard Seed—Cancer, heart disease Type 2, insulin resistance, cholesterol, benign prostatic, hypertrophy (BPH)

Use with Fish, meats, pickles, sauerkraut, sautes, curries, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts

 

Nutmeg—Depression, anxiety, diarrhea, memory loss, cholesterol, cancer, epilepsy

Use with Baked goods, deserts, mulling spice, mixed nuts

 

Onion—Allergies, cancer, Type 2, cholesterol, osteoporosis, heart disease, high blood pressure

Use with Meats, relishes, salads, stews, soups, sautés, casseroles

 

Oregano—Age spots, cancer, parasite, liver disease, ulcer, colitis, candida, Alzheimer’s, cholesterol, metabolic syndrome

 

Parsley/Cilantro—Bad breath, cancer, constipation, ulcer, Type 2, heart disease,

Use with Salads, beans, cheese, eggs, legumes, fish, vegetables, beef

 

Pumpkin Seed—Anemia, arthritis, cholesterol, heart disease, high in magnesium

Use with Salads, baking, sauce, soup, chicken, pork

 

Rosemary—Liver disease, memory loss, blood clots, cancer, depression, dermatitis, gout, wrinkles, ulcer, stress, dermatitis, heart disease

Use with Lamb, chicken, vegetables, pasta, marinades

 

Sage—Sore throat, hear disease, anxiety, cancer, eczema, fatigue, ulcer stroke, Type 2, memory loss, cold sores

Use with Chicken, meats, stuffing, salads, fish, gravies, polenta, scones

 

Star Anise—Hepatitis B, cancer, dementia, flu, tooth decay, mononucleosis, cold sore

Use with Custards, chicken, pork, soups, fruit deserts, baking

 

Sun Dried Tomato—Parkinson’s, dementia, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, blood clots, high blood pressure

 

Thyme—Aging, bronchitis, cold sores, colds, tooth decay, flu, colitis, cancer, ulcer

Use with Casseroles, vegetables, chicken, fish, soup, sauces, ripe olives, potatoes

 

Turmeric—Arthritis, allergies, flatulence, gum disease, rash, depression, cystic fibrosis, cancer, asthma, pain, liver disease, weight, gout, asthma

Use with Lentils, vegetables, rice, soups, cauliflower, tomatoes, curries

 

Vanilla—cancer, sickle cell anemia disease

Use with Baked good, yogurt, puddings, chutney, sauces

 

 

 

BONUS    Antioxidant Superstars

 

• Artichoke
• Garlic
• Beetroot
• Radish
• Red chicory
• Broccoli
• Leek
• Spinach
• Beet greens
• Cabbage
• Onion
• Eggplant
• Butternut squash
• Cauliflower
• Romaine lettuce
• Red bell pepper
• Green bell pepper
• Tomato
• Zucchini
• Celery
• Cucumber