Health Benefits of Different Herbs and Spices

This is a list of some of the Spices that you may be storing or decide to store for teotwawki after reading some of their benefits.
A - All Spice can help to aid in digestion and relieve any discomfort that is associated with indigestion. Who doesn’t need that when you have all those beans to eat? All Spice can also help calm the nervous system, which can help with anxiety and stress.
B - Basil, an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin C, and also small amounts of magnesium, manganese, and Vitamin A. Basil can help calm your nervous system, and aid in digestion.
C - Cinnamon is highly antiseptic meaning that it can be used for a very effective mouthwash, or it can be very useful as a flu or cold remedy. Cinnamon can also relieve a toothache, help with nausea and vomiting, and can help regulate blood sugar levels in people with type2 diabetes.
Cumin is an excellent source of iron. It can be used to treat pneumonia and coughs, and can reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
D - Dill is a great source of calcium, iron and magnesium. It helps with strong bones and teeth. Dill can also be used for an antiseptic and for treating wounds.
F - Fennel is mostly used to settle the stomach and digestive system. They can increase the flow of breast milk, and can suppress hunger!
G - Ginger can relieve nausea, poor circulation, and is a strong anit-inflammatory. It also stimulates the liver along with eliminating waste and harmful toxins. Ginger can ease a tooth ache, lower high blood pressure, and can help prevent some forms of cancer. I am well stocked up on ginger.
N - Nutmeg can help stimulate the appetite. This could come in handy for you and your group if people are getting food fatigue.
O - Oregano is a great source of Vitamins A, K, and C. Along with being a great source of calcium, iron, and manganese. Oregano can relieve migraines, aid insomnia, and increase appetite.
P- Paprika comes from Red Peppers. It provides Vitamins A, C, E, and K. These vitamins help with the health of your veins and capillaries. It’s also a good source of iron, potassium, along with containing levels of magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Besides helping with your veins and capillaries, paprika also is known to help with lethargy, depression, energizer, and an excellent stimulant! Paprika like most of your food preps should be stored in a cool dark place for longer shelf life.
Parsley – Parsley is full of vitamins. It has vitamins A, several B vitamins, Vitamin K, and has more vitamin C than most citrus fruit. Parsley can boost the immune system, and can also be helpful with preventing or easing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and certain cancers. Parsley can also help freshen your breath after eating some garlic or onions. It helps clean and strengthen Kidneys, and it can help prevent bladder or urinary infections! Helps strengthen bones and teeth, reduce joint pain, and help protect the body from heart and cardiovascular disease. Parsley can be grown year round!
R - Rosemary is said to have the ability to enhance to memory, stimulate the brain, and improve concentration. Rosemary is a good source for manganese, calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Potassium, and Copper. Rosemary can relieve phlegm from the chest, help with lethargy, exhaustion, and help treat dandruff when applied to the scalp.
S - Saffron is useful in treating stomach and gastrointestinal disorders. Saffron promotes sweating and perspiration which can help relieve high fevers. It can be taken to combat cancer, and slow down the growth of tumors.
T - Turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory qualities that rival some of the top drugs that we currently have. Turmeric can also lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood. It can be used to treat inflammatory bowl disease (IBD), help with colic, and treat stomach disorders such as gastritis.
Thyme can be used for respiratory infections. Boil thyme in water breath in the steam, and then let it cool and gargle with it a couple of times a day
V - Vanilla can increase levels of catecholamine which includes adrenaline. You may need a couple drops of this in your tea or coffee to keep you awake.
W - Winter Green can be used in place of aspirin. For example 30 ml or 1fl oz is equivalent to about 171 adult aspirin.
These are just some spices that you may want to consider storing based on what they can do. Please, do not substitute any of these spices for any of the medication that your doctor has prescribed. I know that we are all stocking up on vitamins, pain relievers, and medicines.
But what will you use when they run out? Spices don’t just help make bland food more edible, they can help with some of our other health issues if we get to teotwawki. I would love the wolfpacks input on what spices they store and why. Is it just for your food to taste better? Or is it because you see some health benefits?