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Indian cuisine is entirely dependent on spices for flavor and for its enticing and alluring aroma. Indian cuisine is known for using a variety of spices which is responsible for gaining appreciation for their cuisines across the world. Most of the spices used in the cuisine display some great medicinal properties.

Widely and popularly used Indian spices exhibit some of the best medicinal properties. These spices not only improve the taste and aroma of the food but also calm and refresh the person. Knowing the prime importance of these spices, most of them are used in various cuisines to improve the taste of food. Spices used for cooking since ancient times serve as the three main roles of medicinal, preservative and seasoning.

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The most commonly used spice like black pepper is one of the most efficient and widely acclaimed for curing digestive issues. Regular consumption of black pepper with garlic bud and rock salt with food cures most of the digestive problems. Turmeric is also used as the main ingredient of spices which have very effective healing potential.

Here are some of the most preferred spices that are used while preparing Indian food along with their benefits.

Ginger – one of the most commonly used herbs, has the ability to improve the metabolic rate. It also suppresses nausea and vomiting that can be a result of motion sickness.

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Peppermint – This is used to improve the condition of your upset stomach as it exhibits calming and numbing effects. It is also very effective in headache, nervousness and flatulence etc.

Garlic - Regular consumption of garlic will reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. According to researches, it also plays a very important role in diabetes.


One of the most popular words in Indian kitchen is masala which means a mixture of many herbs and spices. Garam masala is one of the most important and must have mix of spices which are generally used to get great spicy and tempting taste. It is added just before serving food to improve the taste and add some aroma to the dish. The traditional garam masala is a mixture of cardamom, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon.

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Most people do not like spicy food and avoid eating such food. But how is it possible to remove spices from already prepared food. The solution is to simply spread the seeds and the white part of the spice before adding chili to the food. This will reduce the spice percentage to a great extent as the spice is concentrated around the seed. Their intense flavor can be experienced when spices are heated with ghee.

Along with the advantages, one must note that they also have many disadvantages if not used proportionately and will spoil the taste of your food. Improper use of spices or other herbs in food will lead to some kind of health disorders. The effects of overuse of spices are more pronounced when their intake is at a moderate to high.

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