Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many curries providing them both color and flavor. It is also widely known and used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal Use:

• Has strong anti-bacterial properties
• It is a natural antiseptic and is used to treat cuts and burns.
• Delay/Prevent Alzheimer's disease
• Blood purifier
• Used as a stomach tonic
• Treat common cold and cough

Saffron

Saffron is a the stigma of a flower and is used for its unique flavor in lots of cuisines. It is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus. The stigmas of the flower are dried and used in cooking as a seasoning and colouring agent. It is the reason for the unique flavor and rich color in lot of sauces. Saffron is the world's most expensive spice by weight.

Medicinal Use:

• Saffron has a substance which is believed to help boost the mood.
• Saffron has having anti-carcinogenic or cancer preventing properties.
• Helps purify blood
• Usually given to pregnant women in India during pregnancy for a healthy baby. A pinch is added to warm milk before bed.