Anyone Cook With Herbs And Spices? What Are The Most Useful Dual Purpose For Cooking And Healing?

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Cayenne, cilantro, mint, turmeric, bee balm, ginger, garlic, savory, sage, thyme, & comfrey.

Hey, thanks.
Got mint, sage and thyme in the garden, turmeric and cayenne in jars. Look into the others. Just shows it was useful posting here.
Many, many, thanks.

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I do something kind of similar to that. Specifically for the active compounds. Flavor profile may not be for everybody but I actually find it palatable.

Cayenne, black pepper, coriander, cumin, tumeric, garlic, ginger, oregano, basil.

No salt. Higher ratios of coriander, tumeric, and basil than the rest.

Bee balm and mint would be interesting.

I'd say most dual purpose overall is salt/pepper, garlic/onion (fresh or powered); but that's just me. We seem to use a lot of it. For oils, we just use olive oil and some Sesame Oil w/ginger for the stir fry meals.

After that we use a lot of different herbs, a lot (like around 18). If we didn't grow them once a year and dry them and save them, we wouldn't be able to keep buying them at the prices they want for one container!

One thing I do like that seems like a good can use overall for just about anything is, ok don't laugh (you proper Chefs out there) but Mrs. Dash (various types) is pretty good, I really like the "Garlic & Herb" stuff :)

I have course sea salt. Is it just as bad as table salt? Got black peppercorns, can't stop eating them raw. Used to eat a piece of garlic a day for my R.A. but didn't seem to help.

I'm growing some Mountain Mint this year, I think, if I can get it to sprout :) I'm gonna try it out.

turmeric, ginger, garlic

Just looked on Amazon UK and Mrs. Dash is available here. Not sure of health benefits but the range looks good to spice meals up.

I'm not a doctor, so thix should not be considered medical advice:

TURMERIC IS THE ANSWER!

Greek Mountain Tea which (wild oregano) is excellent both as a healing tea and for flavor in your cooking.

curcumin.

black pepper.

Burgers? Famous Dave's Burger seasoning is really good :) If you want to splurge $ (and not grow it).

Herbs good on burger (IMHO): Thyme, oregano, parsley, sage, basil, chives, onions, garlic...can grow all.

Not so sure how to make a good sauce.

Mrs. Dash really is good, I think you'll like it :)

Fennel seed good for sweetening a recipe with a licorice type flavor and you can make a tea or chew the seeds for digestion.

Mrs. Dash is a corporate product, I think OP means individual herbs and spices morans.

^^^ FTW and sea salt for minerals and taste.
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to me, the most valuable "herb/spice" is Turmeric

I eat very little salt and pepper, I do use a lot of onion, garlic and honey - in their organic forms. I use a lot of Oregano in my Italian dishes - and cracked pepper in anything I can enhance with its zest ...

I love beets - and they have many healing qualities as well as asparagus - I have found that everything that Nature provides (in its natural form) is beneficial for our optimum health and a strong immune system

I avoid all processed foods - I don't buy anything with "additives or supplements", flavor or color enhancers - I used to grind my own wheat but you can buy organic wheat now - and I avoid sugar whenever possible, using only the organic form - I consider High Frutos Corn Syrup products as poison... as well as all forms of artificial sweeteners

oregano. rosemary. thyme.

lemon balm. mint.

and lots and lots of basil. sweet basil and every flavor.

and tumeric. ginger.

Then looking after the health of your family, pretend dandelion leaf is oregano, mix with a little oregano and sprinkle generously though oregano is good for you in every way.

Last Edited by Sungaze_At_Dawn on 05/23/2022 05:55 PM

Asian five spice (cinnamon, star anise, ginger, fennel and cloves). Masala (many varieties), Za’atar (oregano, sumac, thyme (or marjoram) and toasted sesame seeds). Each spice in these blends is outstanding individually for seasoning and heal
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Basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, celery (powder and seed), coriander, cumin, garlic, juniper berries, kelp powder (seaweed is a good iodine source), marjoram, mushroom powder (many varieties), mustard (seed and ground), nutmeg, onion powder, paprika, parsley, poppy seed, rosemary, sage, sea salt, sesame seed, tarragon, thyme, turmeric, wasabi powder,

Buy in bulk for best value.

The real cinnamon is a good thing to add as well. That does depend on where you live. You can't just grow it in your garden.

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Definitely going to try some, got my mouth watering.
Thx again.

Initially, yes, but it is useful to know these. Thx

Cilantro and the seeds(coriander) expells heavy metals and unwanted thing out of the body. All herbs/spice has a purpose. Some will fuck you up. Sage will either raise your blood pressure if it's high already and vise versa. Save your seeds

Thanks, good info.
I got some black peppercorns and love eating them whole. Used to eat a piece of garlic each day to help my R.A. but didn't seem to help.

Use saffron in everything unless you're a broke ass

Lemon, lime and orange zest have not been mentioned yet. I grate the dark surface of the peelings and dry them for later.

Celery seeds are great for gout, bunions and tendonitis. Chew a few seeds a few times a day for few days and the pain goes away fast.
You can sprout celery seeds.
They also make a great ingredient in fried chicken coating, like KFC flavor.

Fennel seeds are good to prevent gas, baby colic and indigestion. You can toast them in a dry skillet for a chrunchy after meal aid. They also make a good pizza and pasta sauce, I love them in lots of things.

I have a big garden and lots of herbs. I make my own blends for different foods and moods.

A dash of vinegar, spoon of molasses and a drop of liquid smoke are also good additions with a bacon like flavor for beans and soups. That is when I also add my dried orange peel.

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Last Edited by streetsahead on 05/24/2022 12:50 AM