The beneficial properties of juniper berries were known from the time of the ancient Egyptians. They were in fact used for embalming and for disinfecting rooms. The numerous active ingredients contained in juniper berries give them important therapeutic benefits. Widely used in folk medicine to treat various ailments.
Chia seeds have excellent quantities of good fats, fiber, proteins, calcium, magnesium etc. Among these properties, anti-colitis, anti-cholesterol and slimming properties stand out, as well as the preventive action of diabetes and osteoporosis, and the anti-inflammatory one for the gastric mucosa and rebalancing of hormones for women in pre and menopause.
Nutmeg is a very aromatic spice, widely used in the culinary field, but which can also be used for therapeutic purposes in herbal medicine and herbal medicine. Promotes relaxation and good sleep, nutmeg helps the liver and kidneys in the elimination of toxins.
Nutmeg powder is a spice obtained by grinding the seeds of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). It is known for its warm, sweet and slightly spicy aroma, and is used in cooking to flavor both sweet and savory dishes. Among its common uses are the preparation of desserts, hot drinks such as mulled wine, and meat or vegetable dishes.
Oregano has been widely used in cooking since Roman times. However, oregano is used to flavor many dishes, salads, sauces and sauces, cooked and raw dishes. It is excellent with many vegetables, tomatoes and aubergines, and with fish. In case of cold and flu you can make an infusion, also useful to facilitate digestion.
Like all oil seeds, they are a source of fat and protein but are also a reserve of manganese, calcium, Omega 6 and vitamin E. They are also used as a natural remedy for anxiety and as an anti-stress food, a feature that makes them a natural ally in alternative medicines. Finally, poppy seeds help lower blood cholesterol.
Sweet paprika lends itself very well to the preparation of various recipes. If we don't like spicy, better choose sweet paprika. Sweet paprika is the only spice that must be used in considerable quantities, otherwise there is a risk that it will not make any contribution to the dish. It is particularly suitable for sauces, flavored butter, hard cheese.
Smoked sweet paprika lends itself very well to the preparation of various recipes. If we love the sweet, rich, fragrant, greedy taste, this is the indicated spice. It is a condiment widely used in Spanish cuisine, both with fish and with all types of soups and is an essential ingredient in most Spanish cured meats.
Paprika can be defined as a spice that is good for the body and mind. Studies carried out on this vegetable have given very positive results. It contains multiple substances that offer wide-ranging benefits. The properties of this spice are more than interesting, it offers benefits to the digestive system, has antiseptic properties and more.
Wild fennel seeds are considered a particular aromatic spice in cooking, to enrich the flavor of our dishes with a rather sweet taste reminiscent of anise. They are used as ingredients in the home preparation of bread, crackers and breadsticks. Excellent flavorings for recipes with pork, boiled potatoes, gratinated vegetables and other Mediterranean cuisine specialties.
Wild fennel flowers are the small inflorescences that form the umbrella of the plant, highly appreciated as a condiment in cooking. They are collected at the beginning of flowering, dried and then "shelled" in order to obtain this fragrant spice, with a complex and balanced taste. The fennel flower is particularly suitable for flavoring pork, mushrooms, aubergines, olives and typical dishes such as snails in a pan.
Chili pepper is an excellent flavoring for cooking but it is also a food with healing and cosmetic properties, which not everyone knows about. Chili pepper has antibacterial properties, as well as digestive and antioxidant properties. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.