Ashoka Spices - Cooking Spices And Masala

USES & BENEFITS- Cardamom is said to help lower blood pressure levels. This is most probably due to its antioxidant and diuretic properties. Cardamom also has some antioxidant compounds that may help protect cells from damage and slow down and prevent inflammation in your body. Cardamom is also used to treat bad breath and is a common component of some chewing gums. This may be because Cardamom kills common mouth bacteria and prevents cavities.  The essential oils and extracts of cardamom are said to be effective against a variety of bacterial strains that contribute to fungal infections, food poisoning and stomach issues. 

USES :

• Cloves are said to help fight tooth plague. Some research shows that using toothpaste or mouth wash which contains clove is beneficial for your teeth.
• Cloves may also help reduce excessive sweating. Research states that applying clove oil to the palms for around 2 weeks may help reduce excessive sweating of the palms.
• Clove oil is also said to be a Mosquito repellent. Applying clove oil or clove oil gel directly to the skin is said to repel mosquitos for up to 5 hours. Applying a solution containing clove oil gel on the skin may also help with severe itching

The dried root of Curcuma longa plant of the ginger family, Turmeric is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Being perennial and Rhizomatous, it requires between 20-30 degree Celsius and a good amount of annual rainfall to grow. The rhizomes are collected every year. They are either used as it is or boiled in water and dried. They are then powdered into an orange-yellow powder.

USES & BENEFITS - Turmeric is a spice known to have multiple uses and health benefits. Let’s take a look at some of the common ones - Culinary -   Turmeric in the powdered form is used as a spice in a number of various dishes across the planet. Dye -   The golden yellow color of turmeric is used as a dye. Indicator -   It is used as a chemical indicator to test for acidity and alkalinity.Medicinal -   As a plant with medicinal values, Curcuma has plenty of use in home remedies and ayurvedic treatment.

TURMERIC USES & BENEFITS :  Anti-inflammatory medicine,   Pain reliever, Antioxidant, Cancer treatment , Digestion

USES & BENEFITS- Cardamom is said to help lower blood pressure levels. This is most probably due to its antioxidant and diuretic properties. Cardamom also has some antioxidant compounds that may help protect cells from damage and slow down and prevent inflammation in your body. Cardamom is also used to treat bad breath and is a common component of some chewing gums. This may be because Cardamom kills common mouth bacteria and prevents cavities.  The essential oils and extracts of cardamom are said to be effective against a variety of bacterial strains that contribute to fungal infections, food poisoning and stomach issues.