What health benefits do herbs and spices have?

antioxidant benefits
Me and my castrated beagle! asked:


Do they provide extra antioxidants?
Do they have a nutritional value?

Only asking as I once read that cinnamon can prevent certain illnesses.

Thank you.

 

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  1. neuroticpencil on September 5th, 2009

    There are a veritable plethora of health benefits to the regular use of herbs and spices. Many of them provide antioxidants, protecting against free radicals. Some can be used for medicinal purposes. Others are used in cooking, and some are even aphrodisiacs.

    As far at the nutritional value, various herbs and spices provide a host of nutritional benefits, and you can even grow them at home if you so choose.

    If you want more information, I suggest that you pick an herb that your curious about and then research it on wikipedia or erowid.com. There is a wealth of in formation of various herbs and spices.

    I hope this helps you find the knowledge you seek.

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