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Medical Foods The health benefits of herbs and spices have been known to traditional or "folk" medicine for thousands of years. Do you know the early Greeks and Native Americans both used bark from the white willow tree as an analgesic. Today, salicin from the white willow tree is used to make over-the-counter aspirin. Medical treatises on the use of plants have been found among many ancient cultures. Ancient Sumerians used laurel, caraway and thyme medicinally over 5,000 years ago. Request A Free Sample (corporate customers only) Buy Natural And Organic Spices Online Our headquarters in Fremont, CA

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Many early medical systems (Chinese, Egyptian, Indian) stressed the importance of diet in regulating overall health. Many herbs and spices contain antioxidants believed to help prevent cancer, heart disease and other illness.

Some spices have an antimicrobial effect and can be used preserve other foods by inhibiting growth of bacteria, yeast and mold. Studies show that in tropical climates where pathogens are most abundant, recipes are the most highly spiced.

Currently the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon, USA is conducting experiments to discover the cancer-fighting properties of turmeric, a spice commonly used for flavor and color. Early research shows the compound curcumin found in turmeric may inhibit tumor growth while leaving normal cells unaffected.

The National Institute of Health recommends use of herbs, spices and seasoning blends as a substitute for salt (sodium) in the diet.

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