Herbs and spices offer significant health benefits, acting as potent sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help prevent chronic diseases. They contain bioactive compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids, supporting overall wellness while adding flavour.
Herbs
Ocimum
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil)
Coriandrum
Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Coriandrum sativum
Anethum
Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Anethum graveolens
Cymbopogon
Poaceae (grass family)
Cymbopogon citratus (culinary lemongrass)
Origanum
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram)
Mentha (mint)
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Origanum
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Origanum vulgare (common oregano)
Petroselinum
Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
Salvia
Lamiaceae (mint family)
salvia rosmarinus
Salvia
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Salvia officinalis (common sage)
Artemisia
Asteraceae (sunflower/composite family)
Artemisia dracunculus
Thymus
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Thymus vulgaris (garden thyme)
Spices
Pimenta
Myrtaceae (myrtle family)
Pimenta dioica
Laurus
Lauraceae (laurel family)
Laurus nobilis
Piper
Piperaceae (pepper family)
Piper nigrum
Elettaria
Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Elettaria cardamomum
Capsicum (peppers)
Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Capsicum annuum (Most common)
Capsicum (peppers)
Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Capsicum annuum (primary species)
Cinnamomum
Lauraceae (laurel family)
Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon)
Syzygium
Myrtaceae (myrtle family)
Syzygium aromaticum
Cuminum
Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Cuminum cyminum
Curcuma
Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Curcuma longa
Zingiber
Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Zingiber officinale (Roscoe)
Myristica
Myristicaceae (nutmeg family)
Myristica fragrans
Brassica
Brassicaceae (mustard family)
Myristica
Myristicaceae (nutmeg family)
Myristica fragrans
Capsicum (peppers)
Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Capsicum annuum (primary species)
Crocus
Iridaceae (Iris family)
Crocus sativus
Salicornia
Amaranthaceae
Sodium chloride (common salt)
Curcuma
Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Curcuma longa
Vanilla
Orchidaceae (orchid family)
Vanilla planifolia (most common)
Piper
Piperaceae (pepper family)
Piper nigrum
Herbs
Herbs:
Basil
Genus: Ocimum
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species: Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil)
Herbs:
Coriander
Genus: Coriandrum
Family: Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Species: Coriandrum sativum
Herbs:
Dill
Genus: Anethum
Family: Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Species: Anethum graveolens
Herbs:
Lemon Grass
Genus: Cymbopogon
Family: Poaceae (grass family)
Species: Cymbopogon citratus (culinary lemongrass)
Herbs:
Marjoram
Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species: Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram)
Herbs:
Mint
Genus: Mentha (mint)
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species:
Herbs:
Oregano
Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species: Origanum vulgare (common oregano)
Herbs:
Parsley
Genus: Petroselinum
Family: Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Species: Petroselinum crispum (Garden Parsley)
Herbs:
Rosemary
Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species: salvia rosmarinus
Herbs:
Sage
Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species: Salvia officinalis (common sage)
Herbs:
Tarragon
Genus: Artemisia
Family: Asteraceae (sunflower/composite family)
Species: Artemisia dracunculus
Herbs:
Thyme
Genus: Thymus
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Species: Thymus vulgaris (garden thyme)
Spices
Spices:
Allspice
Genus: Pimenta
Family: Myrtaceae (myrtle family)
Species: Pimenta dioica
Spices:
Bay Leaves
Genus: Laurus
Family: Lauraceae (laurel family)
Species: Laurus nobilis
Spices:
Black Pepper
Genus: Piper
Family: Piperaceae (pepper family)
Species: Piper nigrum
Spices:
Cardamom
Genus: Elettaria
Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Species: Elettaria cardamomum
Spices:
Cayenne Pepper
Genus: Capsicum (peppers)
Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Species: Capsicum annuum (Most common)
Spices:
Chili Powder
Genus: Capsicum (peppers)
Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Species: Capsicum annuum (primary species)
Spices:
Cinnamon
Genus: Cinnamomum
Family: Lauraceae (laurel family)
Species: Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon)
Spices:
Cloves
Genus: Syzygium
Family: Myrtaceae (myrtle family)
Species: Syzygium aromaticum
Spices:
Cumin
Genus: Cuminum
Family: Apiaceae (carrot/parsley family)
Species: Cuminum cyminum
Spices:
Curry Powder
Genus: Curcuma
Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Species: Curcuma longa
Spices:
Ginger
Genus: Zingiber
Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Species: Zingiber officinale (Roscoe)
Spices:
Mace
Genus: Myristica
Family: Myristicaceae (nutmeg family)
Species: Myristica fragrans
Spices:
Mustard Seed
Genus: Brassica
Family: Brassicaceae (mustard family)
Species:
Spices:
Nutmeg, Ground
Genus: Myristica
Family: Myristicaceae (nutmeg family)
Species: Myristica fragrans
Spices:
Paprika
Genus: Capsicum (peppers)
Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Species: Capsicum annuum (primary species)
Spices:
Saffron
Genus: Crocus
Family: Iridaceae (Iris family)
Species: Crocus sativus
Spices:
Salt
Genus: Salicornia
Family: Amaranthaceae
Species: Sodium chloride (common salt)
Spices:
Turmeric
Genus: Curcuma
Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family)
Species: Curcuma longa
Spices:
Vanilla Extract
Genus: Vanilla
Family: Orchidaceae (orchid family)
Species: Vanilla planifolia (most common)
Spices:
White Pepper
Genus: Piper
Family: Piperaceae (pepper family)
Species: Piper nigrum
Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
