Yedi Turlu Spice Blend
Piper nigrum, Pimenta dioica, Cinnamomum verum, Syzygium aromaticum, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale, Elettaria cardamomum
T Traditional useA traditional blend of black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. It adds flavour; health effects depend on its spices.
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Seven-spice ("yedi türlü") is an Anatolian and Middle Eastern blend, varying by region but usually black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. It flavours meatballs, stuffed vegetables and meat dishes. Its spices are traditionally used for indigestion and wind; there are no studies of the blend itself.
Updated: October 15, 2026
ℹ Compiled from standard pharmacognosy references and clinical literature summaries where no formal EMA monograph exists.
What is it used for?
T Traditional use
Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.
How do we rate evidence levels? →Its spices are traditionally used to aid digestion in indigestion and wind. [1]
How is it used?
Food
Add to meatballs, kibbeh, stuffed vegetables, rice and meat dishes.
Amount: 1 teaspoon per dish
[1]Safety & interactions
- Amounts used as a spice in food are generally safe; this does not apply to concentrated extracts and supplements.
- Because it contains nutmeg and cinnamon, do not use large non-food amounts.
Drug interactions
No recorded interactions
Side effects
- Rarely heartburn
⚕ When to see a doctor
- If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
- If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
- If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs
Did you know?
In Arabic cooking a similar blend is simply called "baharat", the word for spices itself. [1]
Frequently asked questions
What is in seven-spice?
Usually black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom.
Does seven-spice boost immunity?
No study shows this; it is a flavouring blend.
Where is seven-spice used?
In meatballs, stuffed vegetables, rice and meat dishes.
Sources
- WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Volumes 1–4)World Health Organization · 2009
- Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009
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Yedi Turlu Spice Blend (Piper nigrum, Pimenta dioica, Cinnamomum verum, Syzygium aromaticum, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale, Elettaria cardamomum). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/yedi-turlu-spice-blend/
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