Culinary herbs

Question 1

herb

Answer 1

a plant that doesn’t not have a woody stem, a plant or plant part this us used for medicinal purposes

Question 2

herbs used in cooking are typically composed of…

Answer 2

leaves and stems

Question 3

is it better to use fresh or dried herbs?

Answer 3

fresh

Question 4

organic herbs are more or less likely to have been irradiated?

Answer 4

less

Question 5

anise

Answer 5

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

Question 6

basil

Answer 6

digestive aid, mild sedative, headaches, spasms of intestinal tract, kidney ailments, poor circulation, anti-cancer

Question 7

cardamom

Answer 7

carminative, digesting, stimulant

Question 8

cayenne and paprika

Answer 8

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

Question 9

cinnamon

Answer 9

sedative for smooth muscle, circulatory stimulant, carminative, digesting, anticonvulsant, diaphoretic, diuretic, antibiotic, antiulcerative

Question 10

cloves

Answer 10

contain eugenol - prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants, carbon tetrachloride, digestive tract cancers, joint inflammation

Question 11

coriander (cilantro)

Answer 11

carminative and digestive aid, antimicrobial, anti anxiety, cholesterol-lowering, improve digestion of fat

Question 12

cumin

Answer 12

stimulate secretion of pancreatic enzymes, proper digestion, nutrient assimilation, anti cancer, ,enhance liver detox process

Question 13

dill

Answer 13

carminative, antimicrobial, anticancer, detox in liver

Question 14

ginger

Answer 14

gastrointestinal distress, carminative, spasmolytic, motion sickness, anti-inflammatory

Question 15

horseradish

Answer 15

protect against food borne illness, healthy gallbladder

Question 16

mint

Answer 16

carminative, digestant, relieve spasms of GI tract, antioxidant, nasal allergies

Question 17

mustard seeds

Answer 17

decongest chest and airways

Question 18

nutmeg

Answer 18

carminative, counterirritant, treat rheumatism, antidiarrheal, antibacterial

Question 19

oregano & marjoram

Answer 19

antimicrobial, antioxidant

Question 20

black pepper

Answer 20

digestive, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic, stimulates taste buds and improves digestion

piperine- increase absorption of some nutrients, bodys thermogenic activities, support and enhance liver detox

Question 21

rosemary

Answer 21

stimulant, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, flavonoids stimulating immune system, digestion, blood flow to head and brain and improve concentration

Question 22

saffron

Answer 22

aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, antioxidant, anticancer

Question 23

sage

Answer 23

anhidrotic, blood sugar lowering in diabetics, antimicrobial, drying up flow of milk during lactation

Question 24

tarragon

Answer 24

antimicrobial, high antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity, diabetes

Question 25

thyme

Answer 25

antispasmodic, antibacterial, carminative, fungicidal properties when topical, antioxidant

Question 26

turmeric

Answer 26

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