Cloves
Lightly chewing on a whole clove is a breath-
freshener. Helps relieve pain, nausea,
vomiting, digestive problems, and anti-fungal,
antibacterial, hiccups. Can kill intestinal
parasites and act as an anti-microbial agent
against fungi and bacteria.
Licorice Spice Tea
North African Tea
Somali Tea Spice
Coriander
Coriander Seeds are added to hot
stimulating foods to impart a balanced
coolness. Steeped in tea, it is useful to
relieve fevers
Lebanese Spice
Somali Spice
East African Curry
Cumin
Prevent and relieve flatulence. Helps to
increase breast milk and is beneficial to the
heart and uterus.
Lebanese Spice
Somali Spice
East African Curry
Curry
The yellow curry pigment curcumin may fight
Alzheimer's by thwarting development of
amyloid brain plaques.
East African Curry
Somali Spice
Ginger
Can decrease motion sickness and nausea;
may relieve pain and swelling associated with
arthritis. It freshens breath and improves
digestion. Has been used to combat
depression Can also blood clotting, so
prior to surgery or taking blood
thinners/aspirin, talk to your doctor first.
Chai Tea
Ethiopian Spice
Lebanese Spice
East African Curry
Fennel
To treat cough, bronchitis, stomach
discomfort, flatulence, and sinus
congestion. Used to stimulate lactation.
Lebanese Spice
East African Curry
Fungreek
Helps to control type I and II diabetes
Lebanese Spice
East African Curry
Hibiscus
Used to treat cancer and gallbladder
attacks, to lower blood pressure, and relieve
dry coughs
Peppermint Fruit Tea
Lemongrass
Helpful for discomfort with menstruation,
vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms, and fever.
For fevers, combine with ginger, sugar, and
cinnamon. Good for children's digestive
system.
Peppermint Fruit Tea
Licorice Root
Has a glycyrrhizin and may help prevent the
growth of prostate cancer. Excessive
amounts can raise blood pressure
Licorice Spice Tea
Mustard Seed
Have been used for indigestion. It heats
muscles and relaxes them, and increases
blood circulation and oxygen, thus
accelerating the body’s natural healing
process and immunity.
Lebanese Spice
East African Curry
Orange Peel
Orange peel tea is used for stimulating the
appetite, and treating gastric-juice
deficiency and to aid digestion.
Licorice Spice Tea
Peppermint Fruit Tea
Paprika
Has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
effect that may lower the risk of cancer.
Good source of Vitamin C. A form of
cayenne pepper, serving as a carrier for
other nutrients
Ethiopian Spice
Lebanese Spice
Parsley
Used as a diuretic, to relax spasms, reduce
inflammation, clear toxins in the body, inhibit
tumor growth, menstrual complaints, urinary
tract problems, gas, dyspepsia, rheumatism,
arthritis, anemia, anorexia, colic, indigestion,
lactation
Lebanese Spice
Peppermint
Used for liver and gallbladder complaints,
loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting,
respiratory infections, menstrual cramps,
toothache, the common cold, cough, and
fever.
Peppermint Fruit Tea
Rooibos
Used to treat allergies such as hay fever,
asthma and eczema. It is also used to treat
irritated skin. It contains anti - oxidants
which can help slow the aging and boost the
immune system
Licorice Spice tea
Turmeric
An antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals
and therefore protects against cancer.
Used to treat arthritis due to its anti-
inflammatory property. Used to relieve
digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery and
has protective action on liver. Helps lower
serum cholesterol, prevent the formation of
the internal blood clots, and improve
circulation and prevents heart disease and
stroke. Used as gargles to relieve/prevent
sore throats
Lebanese Spice
East African Curry