1. A MEDICINE CABINET IN YOUR KITCHEN
Medicinal Uses of Common spices and herbs
Annette M. Leas

2. Traditional Use of Spices and Herbs
Flavoring in foods and baking products
Flavoring in teas
Aromatics

3. All Spice Scientific Name: Pimento officinalis
Origin: Central America, Mexico, and West Indies
Allspice grown on a tree and originates in Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies

4. Medicinal Uses Indigestion Flatulence Muscle Pain
Available forms: Extract, oil, powder

5. Anise Scientific Name: Pimpinella anisum Origin: Throughout the world
Anise is an annual flower that is grown throughout the world.

6. Medicinal Uses Expectorant Antibacterial Diuretic Stimulant
Indigestion
Available forms: Whole herb, essential oil, toothpaste

7. Basil Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum Origin: Throughout the world
Basil belongs to the mint family and is widely grown throughout the world.

8. Medicinal Uses Antiseptic Antidiabetic Antiinflammatory
Immunostimulant
Anxiety
Available forms: Leaves (chopped and powdered), tea, and tincture

9. Cinnamon Scientific name: Cinnamomum
Origin: India, South America, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies

10. Medicinal Uses Antifungal Analgesic Antiseptic Common cold Diarrhea
Available Forms: Dried bark, essential oil, leaves, fluid extract, powder, tincture

11. Garlic Scientific Name: Allium sativum Origin: Throughout the world
Garlic is a perennial that grows a bulb dissident like an onio

12. Medicinal Uses Antilipidemic Antimicrobial Antiasthmatic
Antiinflammatory
Available Forms: Bulbs, capsules, extract, oil, powder, syrup, tablets, and tea

13. Ginger Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale
Origin: Asia, South America, China, India, Africa and The United States

14. Medicinal Uses Motion sickness Morning Sickness Sore throat
Migraine headaches
Nausea and vomiting
Available Forms: Capsules, dried root, extract, fresh root, powder, tablets, tea, and tincture

15. Nutmeg
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16. Medicinal Uses Anxiety Depression Tooth aches
Gastrointestinal disorders
Joint pain
Available Forms: Capsules, essential oil, powder

17. Oregano
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18. Medicinal Uses Expectorant Insect repellant and bites Athletes foot
Intestinal disorders
Respiratory disorders
Available Forms: Capsules, dried herb, oil

19. Parsley
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20. Medicinal Uses Cough Menstrual Irregularities Flatulence Joint pain
Inflammation
Available forms: Leaves, seeds, capsules, essential oil, fluid extract, and tea

21. Sage
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22. Medicinal Uses Menstrual disorders Sore throat Depression
Alzheimer's disease
Gastrointestinal disorders
Available Forms: Whole plant, extract

23. Turmeric
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24. Medicinal Uses Menstrual disorders Colic Inflammation Dyspepsia
Hematuria
Flatulence
Available Forms: Dried rhizome, capsules, fluid extract, oil, spice, and tincture

25. Consult Your Physician
Dosages
Contraindications
Side effects / Adverse reactions
Drug interactions

26. References
Skidmore-Roth, L. (2010). Mosby's Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements . St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.