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The use of natural ingredients to treat health problems is becoming more and more
common with every passing year, and for good reason. Many common kitchen
ingredients provide impressive health benefits.
Beyond their culinary use of making your food tasty,these ingredients can help deal
with a range of health issues from minor to major. Home treatments can be timesaving, inexpensive and, most importantly, as effective as medicines.

Here are the top 10 kitchen ingredients that also work like medicines.
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1. Turmeric
Turmeric is a popular spice used in cooking. Its antiseptic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties also make it an effective home remedy for a
variety of conditions.

You can use turmeric to disinfect minor cuts and burns as well as treat the common
cold, cough, joint inflammation, arthritis, bruised skin, acne, pimples and various
stomach ailments.
It can also help prevent Alzheimers disease and minimize liver damage caused by
alcohol abuse or regular use of painkillers. Due to its antioxidant properties, turmeric
has also been proven beneficial in treating many types of cancer, most notably
breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and leukemia.

2. Ginger
Ginger has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antifungal, antiseptic, antibacterial and
antiviral properties. At the same time, it is a powerful natural analgesic or painkiller.
Ginger is also a good source of potassium, magnesium,
manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E and B-complex.
You can use ginger to treat an upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn, nausea and
motion sickness; regular body pain and arthritis pain; a cold, cough and other
respiratory health problems; fever; and menstrual cramps. It has also been proven
that ginger can be used to control different types of cancer due to its ability to slow
the growth of cancer cells.

3. Cinnamon
Cinnamon has antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, carminative and antiflatulent
properties. This spice is also an excellent source of minerals, such as potassium,
calcium, manganese, iron, zinc and copper, along with vitamin A, niacin and
pyridoxine.
Cinnamon is often used to treat the common cold, flatulence, indigestion, heartburn,
nausea, diarrhea, arthritis pain and painful menstrual periods.
It has also been found that regular consumption of cinnamon can help people with
Type 2 diabetes to control their blood sugar level. In addition, it helps lower
cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of various types of heart disease. It should
not be taken in excess though, as it may cause toxicity.

4. Garlic

Garlic is often referred to as a superfood due to its stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic,

expectorant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiseptic properties. In addition,
garlic is packed with vitamins and nutrients, such as protein, potassium, calcium,
zinc and many others.
Garlic can be used to treat cough, chronic bronchitis, sore throat, hoarseness, sinus
problems, asthma, ear infection, indigestion, stomach ache, colic, ringworm,
toothache, and bug bites.
It can even help lower cholesterol levels and prevent strokes. Also, this strongsmelling herb reduces the risk of several types of cancer and heart disease.

5. Lemon
Lemon is known for its antioxidant properties along with immune-boosting powers. It
also has many nourishing nutrients like vitamin C and folate.
Lemon has a multitude of medicinal uses and is often used in the treatment of
headaches, throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems,
dandruff, insect bites, arthritis, rheumatism, and internal bleeding.
It is considered for losing weight, reducing high blood pressure and getting rid of
kidney stones. When consumed regularly, lemon also helps prevent many conditions
like strokes, cardiovascular disease and various types of cancer. Plus, it is excellent
for your skin and hair.

6. Honey
Honey has antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiparasitic properties. It is also
loaded with many essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium,
calcium, sodium, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, sulfur, zinc and phosphate.
Honey can be used in the treatment of cough, throat irritation, laryngitis, canker
sores, eczema, morning sickness, and stomach ulcers. It also relieves issues like
skin infections and minor wounds and burns.
In addition, this great natural source of carbohydrates can instantly boost athletes
performance and endurance as well as reduce muscle fatigue. Raw honey is also
used to treat issues related to male impotence and female infertility.

7. Onion

Onion has outstanding anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, antimicrobial, and

carminative properties. It is also a very good source of vitamins C, B1, B6 and K,
biotin, chromium, calcium, folic acid and dietary fiber.
Onion is very effective in the treatment of the common cold, cough, chronic
bronchitis, pneumonia, hay fever, and asthma. It is also effective in combating
stomach infections, nausea, and diarrhea.
The diverse anti-cancer powers present in onion play a significant role in reducing
the risk of various kinds of cancer.
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Also, onion contains chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar levels in
people who have Type 2 diabetes. Eating raw onion can help lower high
cholesterol too. Interestingly, it is believed that applying onion juice on bald patches
is beneficial in reducing hair loss.

8. Cloves

Cloves have antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, carminative and antiflatulent

properties. They are also high in various vitamins, minerals and fiber.
You can use cloves to combat a number of health conditions, such as toothache, oral
ulcers, sore gums, joint inflammation, muscle aches, body pain, indigestion, nausea,
vomiting, gastric irritability, flatulence, and cholera.
Also, clove oil can be used as an inhalant for treating various respiratory problems
such as colds, cough, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis and tuberculosis.
Note: Although cloves are generally considered safe, they may cause allergic
reactions in some people.

9. Cardamom

This aromatic spice is also known as the queen of spices. It has carminative,
antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic and expectorant properties.
Cardamom also is a good source of minerals, such as potassium, calcium, copper,
iron and magnesium.
Cardamom helps combat problems like bad breath and mouth ulcer. In addition, due
to its carminative properties, it relieves indigestion, nausea, heartburn, flatulence,
and stomach cramps.
This spice is also good for those suffering from asthma, bronchitis, various kinds of
respiratory allergies. Also, cardamom helps increase appetite, reduce stress levels
and ease muscle tension.
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10. Cumin Seeds

Cumin seeds have anti-inflammatory, carminative, antiflatulent, and antioxidant

properties. The seeds are also an excellent source of dietary fiber along with various
minerals, such as iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium and zinc.
Cumin seeds are used in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, acidity,
stomach pain, morning sickness, renal colic, the common cold, cough, fever, sore
throat, and insomnia.

It also boosts metabolism and facilitates the absorption of nutrients in the body. Plus,
it supports healthy prenatal development in pregnant women and slows the growth of
breast and colon cancer cells.
To conclude, the benefits of these common kitchen ingredients will help keep you
healthy as well as treat ailments. You can improve your health and live a better life
by incorporating them in your everyday diet.