REFERENCES & APPENDICES
SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON SPICES
A) Spices that improve immunity
Turmeric - "Spicing up" of the immune system by curcumin - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17211725/
Black Pepper and Cardamom - In vitro investigation of the potential immunomodulatory and anti-cancer activities of black pepper (Piper nigrum) and cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) - PubMed (nih.gov) -https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20210607/
Saffron - Immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of Crocus sativus (Saffron) and its main active constituents: A review - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31223464/
B) Spices that regulate blood sugar
Ginger - The Effects of Ginger on Fasting Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1c, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein A-I and Malondialdehyde in Type 2 Diabetic Patients - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277626/
Cinnamon - The potential of cinnamon to reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19930003/
Black Pepper - Novel Piperine Derivatives with Antidiabetic Effect as PPAR-γ Agonists - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27037532/
C) Spices that enhance digestion
Ginger - A review of the gastroprotective effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23612703/
Fennel - Functional foods with digestion-enhancing properties - PubMed (nih.gov) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22010973/
D) Spices that are good for cough and cold
Ginger - Structural Elements & Cough Suppressing Activity of Polysaccharides fromZingiber officinale Rhizome - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26522239/
Fennel - Systematic evaluation of the antioxidant potential of different parts of Foeniculumvulgare Mill. from Portugal - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19596397/
Black Pepper - In vivo cough suppressive activity of pectic polysaccharide with arabinogalactan type II side chains of Piper nigrum fruits and its synergistic effect with piperine - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28254575/
E) Spices that support heart health
Turmeric - Curcumin as a potential protective compound against cardiac diseases - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28274852/
Saffron - The possible alleviating effect of saffron on chlorpyrifos experimentally induced cardiotoxicity: Histological, immunohistochemical and biochemical study - PubMed - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30975443/
Cardamom - Blood pressure lowering, fibrinolysis enhancing and antioxidant activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20361714/
F) Spices that are rich in antioxidants
Turmeric - Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17569207/
Cinnamon - Anti-oxidant effects of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) bark and greater cardamom (Amomum subulatum) seeds in rats fed high fat diet - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10641152/
Cardamom - Blood pressure lowering, fibrinolysis enhancing and antioxidant activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) - PubMed (nih.gov) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20361714/