Mint

Mint is a very aromatic and flavourful herb and is used widely used in cuisines all over the world. They add a fresh taste to add dish they are added to and makes them very refreshing. There are several different varieties of mint, the most commonly used ones being peppermint and spearmint. Both fresh and dried leaves are used in cooking.

Medicinal Use:

• Widely used as a breath freshener
• Treat Stomach Aches
• Help whiten teeth
• Provides relief from asthma
• Help with many allergy conditions
• Settles a nervous stomach
• Soothes the digestive tract and helps digestion
• Mint juices helps cure acne and fade scars
• Mint tea is a strong diuretic and helps you lose water weight
• Can help relive congestion caused by common cold
• Can repel mosquitoes and some insects.

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