10 Spices That Do Everything From Preventing Heart Attacks To Killing Cancer

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7. Basil

Although most of us think of basil in conjunction with Italian food, this herb actually comes to us from India. Traditionally, it has been used to treat everything from stress to asthma to diabetes. Very much like thyme, basil has powerful antiviral and antimicrobial compounds that kill such ugly things as E. coli and listeria. Basil is also a natural COX inhibitor, which means it’s a great anti-inflammatory. Drink basil tea at least once each day, and add some to your cooking for best results. Fresh basil beats dried, but it is sometimes difficult to find in the winter. Dried basil is better than nothing!

 

8. Bay Leaves

Both dried and fresh bay leaves are terrific for the digestive system because they act as a natural detoxifier through their diuretic action. Bay leaves are loaded with B vitamins, which are vital for vegans. Bay leaves also support the central nervous system to help increase your metabolic rate as well as energy levels.

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  1. Gabe

    Jun 13, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Caution; Use Ceylon over Saigon cinnamon due to Saigon’s liver damaging properties. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment concluded that you’d need to take about a gram per day — 1,000 milligrams — for six months or longer to be at risk.