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Book The Miracle of Herbs and Spices

Download or read book The Miracle of Herbs and Spices written by Tadayyon Mns and published by . This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Miracle of Herbs and Spices

Download or read book The Miracle of Herbs and Spices written by Dr. Bahram Tadayyon MNS MD Ph.D. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To avoid side effects of conventional medicines, millions of people are turning now to herbs and spices for natural means of preventing and curing various diseases. This book explains the benefits of adding seasonings to dishes and drinks to treat the common ailments and discomforts, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, some types of cancer, insomnia, depression, stress, arthritis, asthma, allergies, premature ageing, gastric problems, infections and painful menstruation. Furthermore, this book describes the influence of seasonings in boosting immunity and libido, promoting beauty and managing body weight.

Book The Spice and Herb Bible

Download or read book The Spice and Herb Bible written by Ian Hemphill and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of the IACP-award-winning book on spice. Cooks everywhere use spices and herbs to enhance food flavors and to create new taste combinations and sensations. From bay leaves to lemongrass to vanilla beans, a well-stocked kitchen must have a wide selection of herbs and spices. This expanded and completely revised new edition is the culmination of Ian Hemphill's lifelong experience in the spice industry. It is a fascinating and authoritative guide. Hemphill describes a wide range of global herbs and spices used in modern kitchens either alone or in wonderful blends. He completely demystifies the art of combining herbs and spices and home cooks can meet and enjoy a world of flavors previously found only at internationally inspired restaurants. He provides the "inside story" based on his extensive experience in this ancient and stimulating industry. The third edition features 6 new spice entries (for a total of 97), 102 new recipes, 33 new curry spice blends and 17 new spice blends. There is also a new and fascinating section, "Travels in the Spice Trade," that includes his personal anecdotes and travel stories. The interior pages have been completely redesigned and reorganized with full color throughout. All the entries are listed alphabetically with a detailed color photo of every herb and spice. There are also comprehensive and handy storage suggestions with details for every herb and spice. A full-circle culinary experience in the world of herbs and spices, this new edition is still the definitive reference in its field.

Book Miracle Healing Herbs

Download or read book Miracle Healing Herbs written by John Heinerman and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetical presentation of herbs & spices, with information on how they can be used to reverse illness & restore vitality, includes all-natural remedies for over 100 health conditions, case histories, & recommendations for using the remedies most effectively.

Book The Miracle of Herbs

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  • Author : Oladokun A Qudus
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2022-09-06
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Download or read book The Miracle of Herbs written by Oladokun A Qudus and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thе wоrd gаrlіс is a dеrіvаtіvе of thе оld English word 'Gаrlеас'. It means 'spear-shaped leek', which bеlоngѕ tо the lееk family. Gаrlіс, also ѕсіеntіfісаllу known аѕ Allіum ѕаtіvum, bеlоngѕ to the same genus аѕ onion, shallots, аnd leek. Thеу аrе аll bulbоuѕ flоwеrіng рlаntѕ. Gаrlіс іn Sаnѕkrіt is 'Mаhоѕuddhа', mеаnіng 'one thаt cures аll'. There аrе various uѕеѕ оf gаrlіс and іt stands truе tо these claims. Thіѕ vеgеtаblе is аn іntеgrаl іngrеdіеnt іn today's glоbаl сuіѕіnе сulturе, mеdісіnаl рrасtісеѕ, traditions and fоlklоrе. Being ѕuсh a vеrѕаtіlе component, іt іѕ widely uѕеd аnd lоvеd by all. In 1922, a tеаm led bу Howard Cаrtеr dіѕсоvеrеd Tutаnkhаmun'ѕ tоmb. Their findings іnсludеd tоnnеѕ of gоld, silver and gаrlіс. The уоungеѕt Phаrаоh frоm Egурt wаѕ mummified with gаrlіс bу his ѕіdе. Thе Egyptians аrе not thе оnlу community of реорlе who rеvеrе gаrlіс. Garlic іѕ fаmоuѕ wоrldwіdе. Gаrlіс іѕ аn herb that is grown around the world. It іѕ related tо onion, leeks, and сhіvеѕ. It is thоught thаt gаrlіс is nаtіvе tо Sіbеrіа, but spread tо other parts of thе wоrld оvеr 5000 уеаrѕ аgо. Gаrlіс is uѕеd fоr mаnу соndіtіоnѕ rеlаtеd to thе heart аnd blood system. Thеѕе conditions include high blооd рrеѕѕurе, low blооd pressure, hіgh сhоlеѕtеrоl, inherited hіgh сhоlеѕtеrоl, соrоnаrу hеаrt dіѕеаѕе, heart аttасk, rеduсеd blood flow duе tо nаrrоwеd аrtеrіеѕ, аnd "hardening оf the аrtеrіеѕ" (аthеrоѕсlеrоѕіѕ). Sоmе реорlе use garlic tо prevent соlоn саnсеr, rесtаl саnсеr, ѕtоmасh саnсеr, brеаѕt саnсеr, prostate саnсеr, multірlе mуеlоmа, and lung саnсеr. It is аlѕо used tо treat рrоѕtаtе саnсеr and blаddеr саnсеr.

Book The Mystery of Herbs and Spices

Download or read book The Mystery of Herbs and Spices written by James Moseley and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2006-03-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery of Herbs and Spices offers 53 tell-all biographies of celebrated spices and herbs. Tales of war, sex, greed, hedonism, cunning, exploration and adventure reveal how mankind turned the mere need for nourishment into the exaltation of culinary arts. Is it a spice or herb? Where does it come from and what causes its taste? What legends or scandals embellish it? To what curious uses has it been put? How can you use it today? Neither a cookbook nor dry scholarship, the book employs anecdotes and humor to demystify the use and character of every spice or herb. Sample chapters from The Mystery of Herbs and Spices follow. INTRODUCTION ?Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred.? ? Proverbs 15:17 Herbs and spices. They impart glory to food, and variety to life. They are what separate the mere cook from the gourmet. But they can be confusing. What is the difference between a herb and a spice? What foods do they go with? And don?t you feel silly, not knowing if you are supposed to say ?herb? or ?erb?? You might think a gourmet, who understands such things, is a sort of wizard ? that?s what people thought in the Middle Ages, when users of herbal medicines were accused of witchcraft and burnt! But to people who grow up in India or Thailand, exotic spices are common. They use a wealth of seasonings as casually as we scatter ketchup and pepper. Cooking with cardamom or cumin might seem a mystery of subtle kitchens, but did you know that ordinary pepper was once precious and rare? If you lived in Europe seven hundred years ago, you could pay your rent or taxes in peppercorns, counting them out like coins. You could have bought a horse for a pound of saffron; a pound of ginger would get you a cow; and a pound of nutmeg was worth seven fat oxen. If you were an exceptionally lucky bride, your father might give you peppercorns as a dowry. Now consider how casually we dash a bit of pepper over a fried egg today! Like anything else, herbs and spices are easy to use when you are familiar with them. But, like nothing else, the story of spices is laced with adventure. Ferdinand Magellan launched the first voyage around our planet. By the time he reached the Pacific Ocean, he had been out of touch with civilization for a year. Sailing from the west coast of South America, he headed out onto a briny desert of burning glass. He had no maps. He had no radio. He had ridiculously small and leaky ships. He was going where no one had ever gone before. The hissing swells of the Pacific would take him four frightening months to cross, without laying eyes once on land. There would be nothing like this adventure for another five hundred years ? not until our exploration of space. Magellan died out there in the unknown. Only eighteen of his 237 sailors straggled back to Spain. What did they have to show for it? Silver? Gold? Scientific discoveries? No?nutmegs and cloves! Twenty-six tons of them ? enough to pay for the entire cost of the voyage and make a profit of 500 gold ducats for every shareholder. No one doubted for one second that the whole adventure had been worth it! Spices. They enhance our food. That?s all. But, since the human race began to dream, the story of spices has enchanted our fantasy as well. Where do they come from? Why are they so enticing? In what new ways can we use them? This is a book of discovery. Unfurl your sails, like Magellan, and follow the fragrance of spices and herbs to their source, gather their lore, and let them not only season your cooking, but enrich your enjoyment of life. PETER PIPER If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, How many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick? It might seem funny now, but it wasn?t funny at the time. Pierre Poivre of Lyons, France, otherwise known as Peter Pepper or Peter Piper, was a real person. Born in 1719, he started his career as a Christian missionary, and founded a bank in Vietnam. In 1766 he became Governor of Isle de France (Mauritius), the French colony far off the southeast coast of Africa. The eponymous tongue-twister made fun of the Pierre?s hare-brained schemes. On his lovely but lonely tropical island, far from the glitter of Paris, Peter Piper watched Dutch ships freighting precious cargoes of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon right under his nose from the Far East to Amsterdam. The spice trade created fabulous wealth. Spices were cheap to grow. They were compact and lightweight, so that huge loads could be crammed into a ship?s hold. Prices in Europe were high, so that an Indiaman could realize a 4,000 per cent profit in a single voyage! No other cargo could compare. Now why, thought Peter Piper, couldn?t those spices be grown in his colony? Of course, the Dutch wouldn?t just hand them over. But if one could sneak into the Dutch colony of Indonesia and smuggle out a seedling or two ? what wealth for France! What gloire for Pierre Poivre! And he did it. In 1769, Governor Poivre equipped two fast ships that slipped through the Dutch blockade into a lonely harbor on the island of Jibby in the Moluccas. The French expedition persuaded the local rajah to sell sixty clove plants. The Dutch found out, but could not outsail the swift French corsairs. Two of the pilfered trees bore fruit in 1775. In 1776, Peter Piper presented the first French-grown cloves to His Christian Majesty, King Louis XVI. Cloves were planted in the other French colonies of Reunion, Cayenne, and Martinique. But historical events foiled Peter?s Piper?s plan for a new French monopoly. Napoleon occupied Holland in 1800. In a counter-move, France?s enemy, England, seized the Dutch colonies in the East. They sent clove and nutmeg plants to the British colonies of Malacca and Ceylon, to the West Indian islands of St. Vincent, Trinidad, Grenada, and, in Africa, to Zanzibar, which became the most important source of cloves on earth, even to this day. So the greatest harvest of Peter Piper?s pilfered plants came long after he left Mauritius in 1776. And what glory did Peter Piper get? An inaccurate nursery rhyme about picking pickled peppers! CINNAMON AND CASSIA The Greeks thought that cassia, cinnamon?s cousin, was collected from a swamp infested by giant, shrieking bats. Cinnamon is probably the oldest spice known to man. Twenty-five centuries before Christ, Pharaoh Sankhare sent a sailing expedition down the African Coast looking for it. And Moses used cinnamon to make the anointing oil of Hebrew worship. Herodotus wrote that somewhere near the fabled city of Nosa in Arabia, giant birds made nests of cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon harvesters would lay carcasses of donkeys and oxen out for the birds, who would swoop down and carry the meat up to their nests. The weight of these carcasses would snap bits off the nests, and the cinnamon hunters would gather the scattered cinnamon quills below. The Greeks also thought that cassia, cinnamon?s cousin, was collected from a swamp infested by giant, shrieking bats. Tragically, neither story was true. Arab merchants spread these tall tales to keep their sources of cinnamon secret, for Europeans dreamed of finding the source of this spice. Diodorus, the Sicilian historian who flourished in 50 BC, wrote tantalizingly that there was so much cinnamon in Arabia that Bedouins used it for campfires! Although both cinnamon and its close cousin, cassia, are mentioned often in the Bible, neither ever grew in the Holy Lands. From the faraway tropics of Asia, daring Indonesian sailors followed seasonal winds, called monsoons, to the coast of Africa. Their cinnamon cargo was freighted by Arab sailors up to the Red Sea, or carted by land caravans through Kenya, 2,000 miles along the Nile, until it reached the Mediterranean shores. Cassia, which is so like cinnamon but grows in China, was packed along the famous Silk Route, from South China, through the Gobi Desert, over the Himalayas, and to Antioch, Syr

Book 40 Miraculous Spices and Herbs

Download or read book 40 Miraculous Spices and Herbs written by Avneet Kumar Singla and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, We tried to cover the best of 40 Miracle Spices and Herbs in a very concise, and effective manner. We had added 42 Related Photos and diagrams so that it helps in better understanding the particular Spices or Herbs. In this book, We had tried to write the Nutritional Properties of each and every Spice and Herb as well as the benefits of each spice/herb like in which type of diseases these are helpful and beneficial. This Book is also an effort of our whole team. The Spices/ Herbs covered in this Book are written as follows:-ContentsCloveAjwain (Carom Seeds)Black CuminCuminCinnamonCassiaHorseradishCorianderChili PepperCaraway SeedCardamomFenugreekDillFrankincenseFennelJuniper BerriesGarlicGingerNutmegLicoriceMaceMustardPaprikaPeppercornsSaffronSavoryTabasco PepperJalapeno PepperStar AniseSesameTurmericAllspiceGalangalSumacGinsengRosemary Celery SeedsCayenneBlack PepperAnise

Book The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices

Download or read book The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices written by Cal Orey and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost your immune system with antioxidants, lower your risk for the flu, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more—with ordinary everyday ingredients you can find at home—and make healthy green choices in today’s fast-changing world! The key to vibrant health for all generations is in your kitchen . . . Anise, bay leaf, garlic, parsley, turmeric, and more—for thousands of years, herbs and spices have been praised for preserving and flavoring food, as well as preventing and curing illnesses. The latest research reveals that the seasonings already in your pantry—or easily found fresh in your supermarket or garden—can lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and obesity. This A-to-Z guide catalogues the most popular and versatile herbs and spices, drawn from the Mediterranean Diet but suitable for any diet plan. You will learn how to harness herbalism to heal your body and mind. Discover how to use nature’s gifts including allspice, chives, fennel, oregano, pepper, tarragon, saffron, and special blends like Herbes de Provence to: *Bring abundant zest to your table while lowering your cholesterol, balancing your blood sugar, and revving up your metabolism—at any age! *Ward off colds and flu, banish a hacking cough, and even ease PMS or menopause woes, by adding tasty plant therapy to your favorite food or drink. *Lessen your anxiety and boost your mood with aromatic natural ingredients found in dried and fresh flavorings. *Soothe aches and pains without harmful side effects—and trigger feel-good endorphins—using sweet and savory garnishes, including edible flowers. *Create in-home spa treatments using the same herbal potions featured at luxury spa resorts. Caraway Breadsticks, anyone? How about Cilantro Lime Slaw, Herbal Greek Bean Soup, or Roasted Paprika Cornish Hens? With over 50 taste-tempting recipes, along with personal stories and fascinating historical anecdotes on medicinal uses dating back to biblical times, The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices is your go-to guide to embracing limitless energy and healthy longevity while feasting on memorable meals full of aroma and deliciousness! Includes 16 pages of color photos

Book Antioxidant Properties of Spices  Herbs and Other Sources

Download or read book Antioxidant Properties of Spices Herbs and Other Sources written by Denys J. Charles and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scientific world and modern society today is experiencing the dawning of an era of herbal medicine. Extensive research has shown that aromatic plants are important anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti aging and immune boosting delectable foods, with the magic and miracle to boost our immune system providing us with extended and an improved quality of life. Apart from making bland recipes into welcoming or interesting victories, herbs and spices have stirred the minds of the research community to look deeper into its active components from a functional perspective. It is essential to present the scientific and medicinal aspect of herbs and spices together with the analysis of constituents, its medicinal application, toxicology and its physiological effects. Herbs and spices with high levels of antioxidants are in great demand as they tend to promote health and prevent diseases naturally assuring increased safety and reliability for consumers. Herbs and spices are not only known for taste and flavor, but today research has opened up a new realm in which the antioxidant properties of these aromatic plants provide preservation for foods and health benefits for consumers who look forward to concrete scientific research to guide them further and explore herbal medicine. The aim of this book is to create awareness in society about the reliability of medicinal properties of certain herbs and spices through scientific and scholarly research.

Book The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs

Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs written by Editors at Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 939 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.

Book Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs   Latest Laboratory  Pre clinical  and Clinical Studies

Download or read book Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs Latest Laboratory Pre clinical and Clinical Studies written by Atta-ur-Rahman and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many herbs and spices, in addition to their culinary use for taste, contain chemical compounds which have medicinal uses. For this reason, herbs and spices have been used for treating various ailments since ancient times. Modern scientific methods have enabled researchers to isolate bioactive compounds from herbs and spices and perform chemical analyses, which can be used to develop medicines to treat different diseases. This book series is a compilation of current reviews on studies performed on herbs and spices. Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinal chemists, herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science of natural herbs and spices that are a common part of regional diets and folk medicine. The fourth volume of this series features the following reviews: 1. Pharmacological effects of Curcuma longa, focused on anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects 2. Ethnomedicinal uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological effects, Pre-clinical and Clinical studies on flaxseed: A spice and culinary herb-based formulations and its constituents 3. Nigella sativa (Prophetic medicine): The Miracle Herb 4. Properties of Mexican oregano (Lippia spp.) essential oils and their use in aquaculture 5. Curry leaf: An insight into its Pharmacological activities, Medicinal profile, and Phytochemistry

Book Complete Book of Herbs  Spices and Condiments

Download or read book Complete Book of Herbs Spices and Condiments written by Carol Ann Rinzler and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices written by P N Ravindran and published by CABI. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices provides comprehensive coverage of the taxonomy, botany, chemistry, functional properties, medicinal uses, culinary uses and safety issues relating to over 250 species of herbs and spices. These herbs and spices constitute an important agricultural commodity; many are traded globally and are indispensable for pharmaceuticals, flavouring foods and beverages, and in the perfumery and cosmetic industries. More recently, they are increasingly being identified as having high nutraceutical potential and important value in human healthcare. This encyclopedia is an excellent resource for researchers, students, growers and manufacturers, in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, botany, crop sciences, food science and pharmacognosy.

Book Science of Spices   Culinary Herbs  Latest Laboratory  Pre clinical  and Clinical Studies  Volume 4

Download or read book Science of Spices Culinary Herbs Latest Laboratory Pre clinical and Clinical Studies Volume 4 written by Atta Ur-Rahman and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many herbs and spices, in addition to their culinary use for taste, contain chemical compounds which have medicinal uses. For this reason, herbs and spices have been used for treating various ailments since ancient times. Modern scientific methods have enabled researchers to isolate bioactive compounds from herbs and spices and perform chemical analyses, which can be used to develop medicines to treat different diseases. This book series is a compilation of current reviews on studies performed on herbs and spices. Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinal chemists, herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science of natural herbs and spices that are a common part of regional diets and folk medicine. The fourth volume of this series features the following reviews: 1. Pharmacological effects of Curcuma longa, focused on anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects 2. Ethnomedicinal uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological effects, Pre-clinical and Clinical studies on flaxseed: A spice and culinary herb-based formulations and its constituents 3. Nigella sativa (Prophetic medicine): The Miracle Herb 4. Properties of Mexican oregano (Lippia spp.) essential oils and their use in aquaculture 5. Curry leaf: An insight into its Pharmacological activities, Medicinal profile, and Phytochemistr

Book Miracle of Spices

Download or read book Miracle of Spices written by Penny Stanway and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Miracle of Spices is a comprehensive guide that offers a wealth of information and ingenious practical tips on the many health, beauty and culinary benefits to be gained from using spices readily available in your local supermarket. The book opens with a short history of spices, their popularity around the world over the millennia and their value to world trade. The first chapter outlines the sources, names, contents, aroma, flavour and culinary uses of the 50 most used spices. The remaining chapters address topics such as the best ways to buy, choose, store and use spices; how to help to prevent and treat common ailments with spices; and how to make use of them in your home. Finally, there's a substantial selection of some of the most delicious spice-containing recipes to inspire and delight.

Book The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices

Download or read book The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices written by Claire Loewenfeld and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Indian Spices

Download or read book Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Indian Spices written by Mishra, Neha and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though their usage greatly diminished at the dawn of the scientific area, Indian spices were traditional parts of healthcare for thousands of years. However, over the last decade, largely due to the growth in popularity of complementary and alternative medicine, spices have regained attention due to their physiological and functional benefits. By applying modern research methods to traditional remedies, it is possible to discover what made these spices such effective ailment treatments. Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Indian Spices is a collection of innovative research that analyzes the chemical properties and medical benefits of Indian spices in order to design new therapeutic drugs and for possible utility in the food industry. The book specifically examines the phytochemistry and biosynthetic pathway of active constituents of Indian spices. Highlighting a wide range of topics including pharmacology, antioxidant activity, and anti-cancer research, this book is ideally designed for pharmacologists, pharmacists, physicians, nutritionists, botanists, biotechnicians, biochemists, researchers, academicians, and students at the graduate and post-graduate levels interested in alternative healthcare.