Black Pepper

Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe berries of the pepper plant and is is the most popular and widely used spice in the world. It is used to season all kinds of savory dishes.

Medicinal Use:

• Stimulates taste buds and helps improve digestion
• Has antioxidant and antibacterial effects
• Helps relieve constipation, diarrhea and indigestion.
• Provides remedy for ear and tooth aches
• Provides Joint Pain relief
• Remedies insomnia.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is an egg shaped seed used in many cuisines for its sweet and delicate flavor and taste. Actually there are two spices from the nutmeg tree, nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg and mace have similar taste qualities, nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate flavour. Both are used in small quantities in to add a unique aroma and flavor to dishes.

Medicinal Use:

• Nutmeg provides joint inflammation relief
• Helps with toothaches
• Helps relieve upset stomach and stomach aches.
• A pinch of mace added to warm milk before bed can help with insomnia

Used In:

• Sweets and Desserts
• Used when cooking green leafy vegetables
• Garam Masala
• Indian sauces and gravies