Culinary herbs Flashcards
herb
a plant that doesn’t not have a woody stem, a plant or plant part this us used for medicinal purposes
herbs used in cooking are typically composed of…
leaves and stems
is it better to use fresh or dried herbs?
fresh
organic herbs are more or less likely to have been irradiated?
less
anise
stronger, true taste of licorice
rich source of cancer preventing coumarin compounds
mildly estrogenic but less than fennel
help expel gas (carminative effect), relax intestinal spasms (antispasmodic), relieve coughs (antitussive), hiccups
basil
digestive aid, mild sedative, headaches, spasms of intestinal tract, kidney ailments, poor circulation, anti-cancer
cardamom
carminative, digesting, stimulant
cayenne and paprika
pain reliever, digestive and anti ulcer aid, cardiovascular benefits (reduce arthersclerosis), prevent blood clots, lower body temperature, increase basal metabolic rate and stimulate burning of fat for energy, nose and sinuses
cinnamon
sedative for smooth muscle, circulatory stimulant, carminative, digesting, anticonvulsant, diaphoretic, diuretic, antibiotic, antiulcerative
cloves
contain eugenol - prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants, carbon tetrachloride, digestive tract cancers, joint inflammation
coriander (cilantro)
carminative and digestive aid, antimicrobial, anti anxiety, cholesterol-lowering, improve digestion of fat
cumin
stimulate secretion of pancreatic enzymes, proper digestion, nutrient assimilation, anti cancer, ,enhance liver detox process
dill
carminative, antimicrobial, anticancer, detox in liver
ginger
gastrointestinal distress, carminative, spasmolytic, motion sickness, anti-inflammatory
horseradish
protect against food borne illness, healthy gallbladder
mint
carminative, digestant, relieve spasms of GI tract, antioxidant, nasal allergies
mustard seeds
decongest chest and airways
nutmeg
carminative, counterirritant, treat rheumatism, antidiarrheal, antibacterial
oregano & marjoram
antimicrobial, antioxidant
black pepper
digestive, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic, stimulates taste buds and improves digestion
piperine- increase absorption of some nutrients, bodys thermogenic activities, support and enhance liver detox
rosemary
stimulant, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, flavonoids stimulating immune system, digestion, blood flow to head and brain and improve concentration
saffron
aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, antioxidant, anticancer
sage
anhidrotic, blood sugar lowering in diabetics, antimicrobial, drying up flow of milk during lactation
tarragon
antimicrobial, high antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity, diabetes
thyme
antispasmodic, antibacterial, carminative, fungicidal properties when topical, antioxidant
turmeric
anti-inflammatory, treats flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain, colic, topically relive inflammation and pain, destroy cancer cells, antioxidant, inhibit tumor growth
