Find natural remedies for your ailments in your very own spice cabinet with the help of this cooking guide full of revitalizing tips.Spices are universally recognized as a source of flavor and aromatics, but in cultures around the world, these plant parts have a long history as source of medicine. In
Spice Apothecary, author Bevin Clare combines her training in herbalism and nutrition to inspire a return to the kitchen spice cabinet for better health and healing.
Focusing on 19 common culinary spices that are easy to source and prized for their flavor, this practical guide highlights each spice’s role in supporting wellness goals and delivers creative and impactful ways to incorporate key health-boosting spices into everyday life. Boost your immune system, support kidney function, clear out your respiratory system—and of course, use the leftover spices in tasty dips, soups, sauces, and even sweets that deliver flavor and healing.
Bevin Clare is the author ofSpice Apothecary. She is a clinical herbalist and licensed nutritionist, a professor of clinical herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and the president of the American Herbalists Guild. She has studied herbal medicine around the world and travels globally to teach about herbal medicine and nutrition. Clare finds spices to be central to the food and medicine practices of her family, with whom she lives in Maryland. Find her online at www.bevinclare.com.
Preface: The Medicine of Spices
Chapter 1: Our Connection to Spices
The Global Spice Trade
Understanding the Plants
Plant Families
Chapter 2: How Medicinal Spices Work
Spices in Our Diet
Phytochemical Powerhouses
Research on Medicinal Spices
Spices and Disease Prevention
Safety Practices
Spice Synergy
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