BASIL
- Good source of beta-carotene
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Antibacterial properties
- Rich in antioxidants
- Tea made from these leaves can help to relieve nausea, gas pains, and dysentery
BLACK PEPPER
- Aids in digestion
- Rich in antioxidants
- Antibacterial properties
CAYENNE PEPPER
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pain relief
- Helps to prevent ulcers
- Assists with weight loss by increasing metabolism
- Improves circulation
- Decreases mucous production
CHILI PEPPER
- Antibacterial properties
- Improves circulation
- Eases soreness
CILANTRO/CORIANDER
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Helps to cleanse heavy metals from the body
- Antimicrobial properties
- Rich in phyto-nutrients
- Decreases cholesterol
- Aids in digestion
CINNAMON
- Boosts brain function
- Helps control blood sugar
- Antimicrobial properties
- Antifungal properties
- Anticlotting properties
- Contains calcium, vitamins, and fiber
- Aids in digestion
CUMIN
- Good source of iron
- Anti-carcinogenic
- Aids in digestion
- Believed to be a blood purifier
DILL
- Good source of calcium
- Antibacterial properties
- Helps heal digestive disorders
- Has anti-carcinogenic properties
FENNEL
- Antispasmodic properties
- Tea made from crushed seeds can treat indigestion and cramps
FENUGREEK
- Can be used to treat diabetes
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- When made into tea, can relieve gas pains
GARLIC
- Antibacterial properties
- Antiviral properties
- Antispasmodic properties
- Rich in antioxidants
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Assists with respiratory problems
- Reduces hypertension
- Relieves gas pains
- Rids the body of intestinal worms
GINGER
- Strengthens lungs and kidneys
- Helps to relieve arthritis, headaches, earaches, sinus congestion, kidney problems, menstrual cramps, and spinal pain
- Improves circulation
- Eases soreness
- Relieves gas pains
- Aids in digestion
- Helps to prevent motion sickness and vertigo
LEMON
- Lemon oil be helpful for dissolving cellulite (phase 3 only)
- Rich source of vitamin C
- Boosts the immune system
- Antibacterial properties
- Detoxes the liver
MUSTARD
- Rich in phyto-nutrients
- Anti-inflammatory
- Aids in digestion
ONION
- Antibacterial properties
- Improves respiratory health
- Relieves inflammation
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Reduces hypertension, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels
OREGANO
- Antibacterial
- Rich in antioxidants
- Aids in digestion
- Assists with respiratory problems
PAPAYA
- Aids in digestion
- Breaks up blood clots
- Shrinks ruptured or slipped spinal disks
PARSLEY
- Improves circulation
- Prevents bad breath
- Rich in vitamins and minerals
- Rich in antioxidants
- Mild diuretic
- Improves kidney function
PEPPERMINT
- Aids in digestion
- Relieves gas pains
- Useful aromatherapy
- Makes a good tea
- Rich in phyto-nutrients
PINEAPPLE
- Reduces inflammation in wounds and other skin injuries
- Aids in digestion
- Breaks down blood clots
ROSEMARY
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Rich in antioxidants
- Anti-carcinogenic properties
- Rich in vitamin E and minerals
- Mild diuretic
- Detoxifies the liver
- Improves brain function and memory
SAFFRON
- Aids in digestion
- Helps with depression
- Has anti-carcinogenic properties
- Rich in antioxidants
SAGE
- Anti-inflammatory
- Rich in antioxidants
- Improves brain function and memory
- Relieves gas pains
- Helps to lower fevers
TARRAGON
- Aids in digestion
- Helps insomnia
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Stimulates appetite
- Helps to bring on menstruation
THYME
- Antibacterial properties
- Rich in antioxidants
- Benefits respiratory health
- Improves circulation
- Strengthens the immune system
- Relieves coughing and spasms
TURMERIC
- Antibiotic properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Decreases arthritis pain
- Rids the body of parasitic worms
- Relieves gas pains
- Speeds the healing of smallpox and chicken pox
- Aids in digestion
- Decreases risk of certain kinds of cancers
- Protects against Alzheimer’s disease
- Boosts brain function
WATERCRESS
- High vitamin C content
- Anti-inflammatory
- Decreases arthritis pain