The five spices are Cinnamon, Peppercorns, Star Anise and Cloves

All contain ingredients to help you stay healthy.


Cinnamon -Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia  
Ceylon cinnamon is known as “true cinnamon.” This is NOT the predominant spice typically sold as cinnamon in the United States. What is commonly found at your grocer is a closely related and less expensive variety called Cassia cinnamon. A critical difference between Ceylon and Cassia is the coumarin content of Cassia. Coumarin is a naturally occurring toxin which has the potential to damage the liver in high doses. Cassia contains high levels of coumarin, whereas Ceylon contains either undetectable levels or only traces of coumarin.The true cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants. It reduces the amount of fat circulating in your blood stream, opens blood vessels and blocks plaque build up in the arteries. 
Your health depends on what you feed it. Therefore, organic Ceylon cinnamon is the way to go. One teaspoon of true cinnamon contains as many antioxidants as a half-cup of blueberries or a full glass of pomegranate juice.


Peppercorns-White, black and green peppercorns all come from the same vine. They grow in clusters (like grapes), and are harvested in various stages of growth. Green peppercorns are young when they are picked and dehydrated or preserved, with a resulting mild flavor. The black peppercorns are left on the vine to fully mature and develop a stronger flavor profile. White peppercorns are black peppercorns which have been soaked to remove the outer casing. This gives the white peppercorns a more intense flavor, with a slightly fermented taste and smell from the soaking process.
 
 Pepper has been used for centuries in traditional Eastern medicine to treat gastrointestinal distress, pain, inflammation and other disorders. Black pepper stimulates the taste buds,and send a signal to the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretions for digestion.  Poor digestion leads to unfriendly gut bacteria and chronic disease.
Peppercorn contains natural chemicals that trigger the release of digestive enzymes and gastric juices to break down food and absorb nutrients more easily.


Anise-  contains some of the important plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant,antimicrobial , disease preventing, and health promoting properties.

Anise seed oil obtained from extraction of the seeds is anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, digestive, expectorant, stimulant and tonic. A tea can be made by steeping the seeds in boiling water, but the ground seeds may also be taken dry.
 
Cloves- A recent study show CLOVE an active immune system fighter to wipe out the germ! This warm, spicy clove helps remove toxins and pollutants from your body It also has anti-inflammatory properties.


Now that you read a little bit about these spices. Why not take the time to do your own research.

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