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Spices, Herbs & Remedies

This database provides an easy-to-navigate, alphabetically sorted overview of selected Ayurvedic plant substances – from everyday kitchen spices to traditional remedies.
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Please note: The indications listed are based on traditional Ayurvedic knowledge. They are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or a guarantee of healing effects.

Herb

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a tropical grass with a strong lemon aroma, widely used in cooking, teas, and traditional medicine.

Herb

Mint

Mint is a refreshing aromatic herb, widely used in culinary traditions, folk remedies, and Ayurveda for its cooling and digestive qualities.

Herb

Oregano

Oregano is an aromatic herb widely used both in cooking and traditional medicine.

Spice

Pippali Pepper

Pippali, or long pepper, is a traditional Ayurvedic spice and remedy, valued for its warming and rejuvenating effects.

Spice

Saffron

Saffron is a rare and precious spice known for its deep golden color, delicate aroma, and unique flavor.

Herb

Sorrel

Sorrel is a slightly sour leafy herb, known for its fresh, lemony flavor and versatile applications.

Spice

Szechuan Pepper

Not a true pepper, but the dried fruit husk of Zanthoxylum species, famous for its tingling, numbing effect.

Spice

Vanilla

A fragrant spice from the pods of Vanilla planifolia, prized worldwide for its sweet, aromatic flavor in culinary applications.

Herb

Woodruff

A fragrant herb from shaded European forests, used for flavoring beverages and desserts, and valued in Ayurveda for its cooling and calming properties.

Herb

Lovage

Lovage is a tall, aromatic herb used for culinary and traditional medicinal purposes.

Herb

Mugwort

Mugwort is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America, traditionally used both as a culinary herb and in folk medicine.

Spice

Paprika Powder

Paprika is a mild, often sweet spice made from dried peppers, widely used in cuisines around the world.

Spice

Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds from the opium poppy, widely used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Herb

Sage

Sage is an aromatic herb with a long history of culinary, medicinal, and ritual use. Known for its spicy flavor and versatile applications.

Spice

Star Anise

Star Anise is a visually striking spice with a characteristic star-shaped fruit, prized for its aromatic flavor and digestive-supporting properties.

Herb

Tarragon

A fragrant herb with a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor, widely used in French and Mediterranean cooking. Traditionally valued for its digestive and stimulating qualities.

Herb

Watercress

A peppery, aquatic herb rich in vitamins and minerals, traditionally used in salads, soups, and Ayurveda for its cooling and cleansing properties.

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Spice

Mace

Mace is the dried lacy outer covering of the nutmeg seed, used as a spice and in traditional medicine.

Herb

Nasturtium

Nasturtium leaves are aromatic, pungent-bitter, and versatile for culinary use and traditional herbal medicine.

Herb

Parsley

Parsley is a popular herb with a fresh, slightly peppery taste, widely used as a garnish and flavoring in many cuisines.

Spice

Red Chili Pepper

Red chili peppers are pungent fruits widely used to add heat, flavor, and color to dishes worldwide.

Herb

Savory

Savory is an aromatic herb used in culinary and traditional medicine. Known for its spicy, pungent flavor and versatile applications.

Spice

Sumac

Sumac is a deep red spice with a slightly sour, fruity flavor, valued for its digestive and mild circulatory support.

Herb

Thyme

A Mediterranean herb with a strong, earthy aroma, long valued for flavoring food and for its cleansing, protective qualities.

Spice

White Peppercorn

A pungent spice from the seeds of Piper nigrum, used for its milder flavor compared to black pepper and widely applied in light-colored dishes.

Herb

Marjoram

Marjoram is valued for its gentle, sweet aroma and its harmonizing effects on digestion and metabolism.

Spice

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is the seed of the tropical tree Myristica fragrans, used as a spice and in traditional medicine.

Herb

Pimpernel

Pimpernel is a small, low-growing herb with bright red or orange flowers, traditionally used in European folk medicine.

Herb

Rue

Rue is a strongly aromatic and bitter herb historically valued for culinary, medicinal, and ritual purposes.

Supplement

Shilajit

A mineral-rich resinous substance exuded from rocks in mountainous regions such as the Himalayas

Herb

Sweet Cicely

Sweet Cicely is a fragrant perennial herb with sweet, anise-like notes, traditionally valued for digestive support and mild respiratory benefits.

Spice

Turmeric

A vibrant yellow spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, highly valued in Ayurveda for its warming and rejuvenating properties.

Herb

Wild Garlic

A pungent, aromatic herb from the leaves of Allium ursinum, used as a culinary spice and for its warming, digestive properties in Ayurveda.

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