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Cubeb Pepper has incredible health benefits and is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat respiratory illness

March 19, 2020 - cubeb pepper berry.

Found primarily in the warm climates of Malaysia, Sri Lank, India and the Lesser Antilles, cubeb pepper is prominent in an Ayurvedic spice mixture called Ras El-Hanout. The berry is harvested just before it ripens. It is then dried out in the sun and stored. Monks and nuns have used the berries as part of herbal medicine formulas for centuries.

In monastic medicine, cubeb pepper is used to treat mild inflammation in human ...

How to make homemade pepper spray for self-protection

May 15, 2023 -

Pepper spray's usefulness is thanks to capsaicin, a compound present in plants from the Capsicum family and the same chemical found in hot peppers. The potency of pepper spray depends on the amount of capsinoids in it. Many commercial pepper sprays come in strengths between one to two percent major capsinoids.

Some pepper sprays may contain five to 10 percent capsaicin – higher than what chili peppers normally have. Take note that the higher the capsaicin concentration is, ...

Looking for a spicy fix for pain while boosting your heart and immune system? Try cayenne pepper

September 17, 2023 -

That pepper is known as cayenne (Capsicum annuum), a member of the Solanacaea nightshade family of plants alongside red pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Cayenne has been a part of Central and South American fare since time immemorial, and still to this day it is a favorite among spice lovers everywhere.

Cayenne contains a uniquely bioactive compound called capsaicin that gives the pepper its spicy flavor. Capsaicin along with the other constituents in cayenne are ...

Allspice is LOADED with vitamins and minerals and provides surprising health benefits

November 16, 2023 -

Native to Jamaica, Mexico and the tropical regions of South and Central America, allspice was named as such because the British said its taste and flavor resembled a combination of cloves, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Others have reported allspice being similar to juniper and black pepper as well.

Allspice is now commercially grown in other parts of the Americas, including Cuba, Honduras and Trinidad and Tobago. It is produced by picking the berries from the Pimenta ...

Essential spices and herbs for your food stockpile

22 days ago - The typical survival food stockpile has versatile ingredients like beans, pasta, rolled oats, wheat and more. If you want to cook flavorful meals even in a post-STHF world, you should stock up on different herbs and spices like black pepper, cumin, garlic and turmeric.

Combining these nutritious ingredients ensures that your meals provide you with the calories you need, while also being delicious and well-seasoned. (h/t to TheProvidentPrepper.org)

The ...

Is eating chili peppers the key to a longer life? Studies link chili consumption to lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer

December 13, 2023 -

Chili peppers are native to the Americas but are now cultivated in warm regions around the world. They belong to the nightshade family, which includes popular vegetables like eggplants, potatoes and tomatoes, and medicinal herbs like mandrakes, goji berries and jimsonweed. Many varieties of chili peppers exist, some of which, like cayenne, jalapenos, Thai pepper, tabasco and habaneros, are well-known for their heat.

Aside from their spiciness, chili peppers boast an ...

Your favorite brands of spices may be tainted with toxic metals

8 days ago -

Many home cooks often use a variety of herbs and spices to prepare various meals.

However, recent reports have revealed that several popular brands of spices are contaminated with heavy metals like lead, which are often linked to adverse side effects.

Data has revealed that there are elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice. This is the latest contamination of the toxic metal since there was a massive recall of tainted cinnamon applesauce ...

9 Natural blood thinners you may already have at home

October 05, 2023 -

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne contains salicylate – a natural blood-thinning agent that’s valued for its anti-thrombosis effects. On top of that, it also contains capsaicin, which has been proven to possess lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties in several studies, as indicated in a study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. For these reasons, cayenne is often taken in capsule form to promote cardiovascular health and blood ...

Natural alternatives to OTC drugs for your survival medicine cabinet

August 09, 2023 -

It is worth noting that there are natural alternatives to OTC drugs when SHTF events disrupt their availability. Explore some of the key options you can stockpile.Analgesics

Affordable and available in every pharmacy, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin are OTC analgesics that relieve minor pain from headaches, muscle aches, toothaches and menstrual cramps and reduce fever as well. Ibuprofen and aspirin are both classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)....

4 Natural solutions that can help address CANCER

9 days ago -

Allspice

Allspice (Pimenta dioica) is made from the unripe berries of the P. dioica tree that are dried and ground. It is called by many names including Jamaican pepper, kurundu, myrtle pepper, pimenta and new spice. The P. dioica tree is cultivated in many warm areas throughout the world, with its essential oil also commercially available.

According to research, allspice possesses antimicrobial and antioxidant properties thanks to its abundance of bioactive agents that contribute ...

A dash of POISON: Major spice brands found to contain HEAVY METALS

July 21, 2023 -

The American nonprofit Consumer Reports (CR) first disclosed this in November 2021, after it tested 126 individual spice products. Spices from Walmart's Great Value, 365 by Whole Foods Market, La Flor Spices, McCormick & Co., Penzeys Spices and Spice Islands were among those tested.

Forty products – roughly one-third of the total tested – had high enough levels of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead and cadmium "to pose a health concern for children when regularly consumed ...

12 Medicinal herbs and spices that can boost the immune system

June 08, 2023 -

As you age, your immune system naturally weakens: Production of B and T cells in your bone marrow and thymus greatly decreases, and mature white blood cells (lymphocytes) in secondary lymphoid tissues gradually diminish in function. B cells are the immune cells responsible for producing antibodies, while T cells are important for antigen recognition and immunological memory. Both these cells play a huge role in keeping you safe from infectious diseases.

Because of this ...

STUDY: Eating foods high in flavonols (like quercetin) can help you stay strong as you age

September 26, 2023 -

Frail people are also the most likely to sustain injuries due to a fall, develop disabilities, be admitted to a hospital or require long-term care. They tend to have weak muscles and suffer from various conditions, such as arthritis, deafness, poor eyesight and poor memory. Because of the weakness they feel, frail older adults also tend to walk slowly, get exhausted quickly and struggle to do the simplest task, such as climb stairs or stand up on their own.

But while ...

Curcumin in turmeric found to suppress cancer growth in clinical trials

November 21, 2023 -

As a culinary ingredient, turmeric is widely known as the spice that gives Indian curry its signature hue. It is also promoted as a dietary supplement that helps with a variety of conditions, such as allergies, arthritis, depression, digestive disorders, liver disease and respiratory infections.

Besides its relation to curry, turmeric's claim to fame comes from its long history of medicinal use. A staple herb in Ayurvedic Medicine – one of the world's oldest medical ...

Try these simple tests to check for adulteration of food, beverages, and spices

June 28, 2023 -

Milk may be thinned with water or contaminated with starch or detergent

To test for water in milk, put a drop of milk on a polished slanting surface. Pure milk will either stay put or flow slowly, leaving a white trail behind. Milk that is adulterated with water will flow immediately without leaving a mark.

To test for detergent in milk, take 5 to 10 ml of the milk sample with an equal amount of water and shake the contents thoroughly. If the milk is adulterated with detergent, ...

Cinnamon is packed with nutrients that can benefit people with heart disease and diabetes

November 21, 2023 -

Cinnamon is an ancient spice harvested from the branches of the trees of the genus Cinnamomum. It is cultivated all over the world, from South and mainland Southeast Asia to the Caribbean and South America.

Cinnamon is now the second most popular spice – after black pepper – in the United States and Europe. As a spice, it is used either in powder form or whole, as pieces of bark. It has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. (Related: Boost ...

Keep destructive ANTS away from your home with these steps

June 30, 2023 -

Remove things that can attract ants

Ants often hide underneath house plants and make nests in the soil. It's best to discard any plants that appear to be infested. Lemon or orange rinds put inside the soil can discourage ants from making nests where house plants are located.

Keeping food cabinets, countertops and floors clean and spotless also discourages ants from entering. Sweet foods – such as honey, sugar and maple syrup – should be kept tightly sealed in containers ...

Polish farmer protests turn violent as terroristic European governments wage war against farms

a month ago -

The farmers are upset about two main issues that are compromising their livelihoods: European Union climate policies and Ukrainian food imports. First, they have been calling for the restrictions that were imposed on them through the EU’s Green Deal plan for addressing climate change to be amended. In addition, they want to see customs duties on agricultural imports from Ukraine that have been waived since the Russian invasion to be reimposed.

Wednesday’s protests, which ...

Chinese medicinal herb astragalus found to reduce inflammation and improve immunity in heart attack patients

July 12, 2023 -

The study was conducted by British and Indonesian researchers and was published in the journal GeroScience.Benefits of astragalus for heart patients

To investigate the effects of cycloastragenol, a compound isolated from astragalus root, on inflammation and immune aging, the researchers conducted a double-blind, randomized controlled pilot trial involving 90 participants over the age of 65. All the participants had coronary heart disease and had suffered from a heart attack ...

Study: Compound in broccoli can help address BLOOD CLOTS

a month ago -

The study, published January 2024 in ACS Central Science, looked at how certain plant compounds affect blood clotting. Twenty-three compounds were analyzed including sulforaphane, piperine (which is responsible for the pungency of black pepper), erysolin (another compound present in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables) and murrayone (an anticancer compound extracted from the orange jasmine plant.)

"Platelets play a crucial role on human health by facilitating hemostasis, ...