--- title: "Spice: Natural Remedies | Herbadex" description: "Whole or ground plant products used in small amounts in cooking." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- Forms of use # Spice Whole or ground plant products used in small amounts in cooking. 23 herbs · 5 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 13 not marked avoid in pregnancy Search herbs Sort Hide herbs to avoid in pregnancyHide external-use-only herbsStrong / limited evidence only (A/B) These filters do not guarantee safety. Results may include herbs with unknown safety. **23** herbs found ### [Ginger](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/) A Strong clinical evidence Zingiber officinale Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1 [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Saffron](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/saffron/) B Limited clinical evidence Crocus sativus The world's most expensive spice. Meta-analyses found 30 mg of saffron extract daily helped mild-to-moderate depression symptoms. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Cinnamon](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cinnamon/) T Traditional use Cinnamomum verum Ceylon cinnamon bark tea is traditionally used for mild digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for mild diarrhoea. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Clove](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/clove/) T Traditional use Syzygium aromaticum Dried clove flower buds. Traditionally used for temporary toothache relief and bad breath; their main active compound is eugenol. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Garlic](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/garlic/) T Traditional use Allium sativum Garlic powder is traditionally used to help prevent hardening of the arteries, and garlic extract to relieve symptoms of the common cold. [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Turmeric](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/turmeric/) T Traditional use Curcuma longa Turmeric root is traditionally used for digestive complaints such as fullness, slow digestion and wind; it is not advised with gallbladder disease. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Chebulic Myrobalan](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/chebulic-myrobalan/) T Traditional use Terminalia chebula A component of the Ayurvedic Triphala blend. Traditionally used as a mild laxative and, at low doses, as an astringent; clinical data are limited. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Red Pepper Flakes](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/red-pepper-flakes/) A Strong clinical evidence Capsicum annuum Made by drying and crushing red chillies. Its capsaicin is used in effective nerve-pain creams; its effect in food is small. [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Black Pepper](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-pepper/) B Limited clinical evidence Piper nigrum The world's most widely used spice. Its piperine markedly increases the absorption of some compounds, such as curcumin from turmeric. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Sumac](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sumac/) B Limited clinical evidence Rhus coriaria A sour, red spice. Small clinical studies reported modest improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes. [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Allspice](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/allspice/) T Traditional use Pimenta dioica A fragrant spice reminiscent of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg combined. Traditionally used for indigestion and wind; there are no clinical data. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Cajun Seasoning](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cajun-seasoning/) T Traditional use Capsicum annuum, Piper nigrum, Allium sativum A Louisiana-style blend of cayenne, black pepper, garlic, onion and thyme. It flavours food; any health effect comes from its spices. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Cardamom](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cardamom/) T Traditional use Elettaria cardamomum A ginger-family spice that flavours coffee and desserts. Traditionally used for indigestion and wind; other effects come from small early studies. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Cubeb Pepper](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cubeb-pepper/) T Traditional use Piper cubeba Cubeb, or "tailed pepper", is a relative of black pepper. Traditionally used for cough and indigestion; there are no clinical data. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Curry Powder](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/curry-powder/) T Traditional use Curcuma longa, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Trigonella foenum-graecum An Indian-style blend of turmeric, coriander, cumin and fenugreek. It adds flavour; the amount of turmeric is usually too low for health effects. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Isot Pepper](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/isot-pepper/) T Traditional use Capsicum annuum A hot pepper from Urfa, darkened by alternately sun-drying and "sweating" it. Contains capsaicin; its effects on metabolism and appetite are small. [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Mahlab](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/mahlab/) T Traditional use Prunus mahaleb The kernel of the mahaleb cherry stone, giving pastries their distinctive aroma. Its health effects rest on tradition only, and it contains coumarin. [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Vanilla Bean](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/vanilla-bean/) T Traditional use Vanilla planifolia The fermented fruit of an orchid. It flavours desserts; the calming effect of its scent has only been studied in small early trials. [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Yedi Turlu Spice Blend](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/yedi-turlu-spice-blend/) T Traditional use Piper nigrum, Pimenta dioica, Cinnamomum verum, Syzygium aromaticum, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale, Elettaria cardamomum A traditional blend of black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. It adds flavour; health effects depend on its spices. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Za'atar](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/zaatar/) T Traditional use Thymbra spicata, Rhus coriaria, Sesamum indicum A breakfast blend of thyme, sumac and sesame, eaten with olive oil and bread. It is a food; immunity claims are unproven. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Costus Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/costus-root/) T Traditional use Saussurea costus The root known as costus (kust-i hindi). It shows antimicrobial effects in the lab; there are no human studies, and fakes carry a serious kidney poisoning risk. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Nutmeg](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/nutmeg/) T Traditional use Myristica fragrans A spice added by the pinch to sweet and milky dishes. Safe in food amounts; more than 1–2 teaspoons can cause poisoning. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Tonka Bean](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/tonka-bean/) T Traditional use Dipteryx odorata A seed with a vanilla-almond scent, used in tiny amounts in desserts. Its high coumarin content can damage the liver, so food use is restricted. [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.