Indian Spices Glossary

   Spices Glossary from English to Hindi with Health Benefit

S.No.	ENGLISH	HINDI	Nutritional Value
1	Aniseed/ Fennel	Saunf	Good for digestion, constipation, anemia, colic and diarrhea, it can be chewed to get rid of bad breath
2	Asafoetida	Hing	Home remedy for indigestion, respiratory disorders, high Blood pressure
3	Basil	Tulsi	It has anti-aging properties, rich in antioxidants, reduce inflammation and swelling
4	Bay Leaf	Tej Patta	Good for digestion, used in treatment of diabetes, cure cold and infection
5	Black Cardamom	Kali Elaichi	Good for digestion, depression, cold and flu, blood pressure and hiccups
6	Black Cumin	Shahi Jeera	Good for digestion, anemia, lactating mothers, for immediate relief from acidity, cure commo colds
7	Black Pepper	kali Mirch	Good for digestion, relieve cough and cold, help in weight loss, it has powerful antioxidant properties, reduces inflammation
8	Black Salt	Kala Namak, sanchal	Treats arthritis issue, cures high blood pressure, good for soft and beautiful skin, improves hair growth and hair problems
9	Brown Mustard seeds	Rai	Relives arthritis, migrane, respiration congestion, helps in improving bad appetite
10	Cardamom	Elaichi	It helps in hydrating skin, has good healing powers, antibacterial properties and anti-aging properties
11	Carom seeds/Thymol seeds	Ajwain	Good for digestion, relieves cough, asthma and acidity, helps in relieving arthritic pain, instant relief from ear ache, keeps heart healthy, cures hiccups
12	Celery	Amjud	Good for weight loss, reduces inflammation, helps you in relieving stress and acidity, good for eyes and blood pressure
13	Charoli	Chironji	Treats skin and blood infections, good for digestion, it relieves fatigue and tiredness, removes facial blemishes and bring glow to face
14	Cinnamon	Dalchini	It regulates blood sugar, treats diabeties, reduces LDL cholesterol levels, reduces pain linked to arthritis, it has natural anti-infectious compounds
15	Cloves	Laung	Treats toothache, relieve upper respiratory infections, reduce inflammation, treats scrapes and bruises, improves digestion
16	Coriander Seeds	Sabut Dhaniya	Aids in digestion, has anti bacterial and anti-diabetic properties it aslo prevents anaemia, it’s a good source of Vitamin- C
17	Coriander/Cilantro	Dhania	Aids in digestion, protects against urinary tract infections, prevents nausea, relieves intestinal gas, , lowers LDL (Bad cholesteraol) and raises (Good Cholesteraol)
18	Cumin, Caraway	Kala Jeera	It helps boost immunity, has detoxifying properties, reduce signs of aging, enhances eyesight and improves skin and hair texture
19	Curry Leaves	Kadi Patta	Prevents anaemia, protects liver from damage, keeps blood sugar levels under check, lowers cholesterol and protects from heart disease
20	Dried Ginger	Sonth	Cures stomach irritation, headaches, common cold, helps in weight loss, its anti-flammatory properties cures acne
21	Dry mango powder	Amchoor	Prevents acidity, improves digestion, relieves clogged pores of the skin, its high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates, prevents anemia
22	Fenugreek	Methi	Its good for lactating mothers, induce and ease child birth, control diabetes, aid digestion, remedy for sore throat, cures skin inflammation ans scars
23	Fenugreek Leave	Kassori Methi	It lowers LDL (Bad cholesteraol) and raises (Good Cholesteraol), it has anti-diabetic elements, reduce blemishes, good for long and lustrous hair
24	Fenugreek Seeds	Methi Seeds	It lowers LDL (Bad cholesteraol) and raises (Good Cholesteraol), it has anti-diabetic elements, reduce blemishes, good for long and lustrous hair
25	Flaxseed	Alasi, Tisi	Its helpful in preventing cancers, it increases bone density, maintain harmonal levels in women, reduce cardiovascular disease, strengthens bones, treats skin disorders like eczema, dandruff etc.
26	Fresh Basil	Tulsi	Reduce inflammation and swelling, has anti-aging properties, rich in antioxidants, its good memory booster, cough soothing, treats headache
27	Garlic	Lahsun	It has anti-bacterial and anti viral properties, to treat skin infections, reduce blood pressure, cures respiratory problems, effective against warts and corns
28	Ginger Powder	Adrak Powder	Cures headaches, chest pain, has anti-inflammatory properties, relieves cold and cough
29	Green Cardamom	Hari Elaichi	Good for digestion, has antidepressant qualities, prevent cold and flu, has anti-inflammatory properties, helps getting rid of hiccups
30	Ground Nut	Peanut	Aids in blood sugar regulation, helps fight depression, boosts memory power, lowers risk of heart disease, helps promote fertility
31	Gum	Goond	Its good for lactating mothers, relieves cough and cold, heal wounds, it also treats cardiovascular ailments and chronic kidney disease
32	Holy Basil	Tulsi	Relieves fever, cough, sore throat and common cold, treats respiratory disorders, cures insect bites, teeth disorders and skin disorders, relieves headaches
33	Indian Gooseberry	Amla	Nourishes the brain, increase red blood cell production, supports liver function, improves appetite, enriches hair growth, balances cholesterol
34	Inknut	Harad, Haritaki	Reduces constipation, cures haemorrhoids or piles, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, good for heart, and has wound healing properties
35	Mace	Javitri	Treats muscular and joint pains, good for digestion, it boosts body and mind, relieves asthma, eliminates stress and exhaustion, good remedy for anxiety and depression
36	Mint	Pudina	Treats respiratory disorders and coughs, remedy for nausea and headaches, its an excellent skin cleanser, good for weight loss, treats allergies and hay fever, relieves depression and fatigue
37	Mustard Seeds	Sarson	it helps in loosing weight, it turns slow the ageing process, relieves arthritic and muscle pain, lowers cholesterol, stimulates hair growth, fights skin infections, improves immunity
38	Mustard Oil	Sarson ka tel	Increases appetite, removes tan and dark spots, lightens the skin, treats rashes and infections, great remedy for dry chapped lips, prevents pre-mature greying
39	Nigella Seed	Kalongi	Treats burns, treats bleeding nose, chest irritation and stomach trouble, cures cough congestion, constipation, dandruff, and ear infection. Relieves joint pain, boost immunity, and memory power
40	Nutmeg	Jaiphal	Its called as a brain tonic, it stimulates brain and eliminates stress and fatigue, relieves inflammation and abdominal pain, cures diarrhea, constipation and bloating, treats bad breath, detox liver and kidney, Aids sleep
41	Oregano	Ajwain ki patti	It is an antioxidant for immune system support, has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, cures cold, dandruff, bloating, allergies, toothache and bronchitis
42	Peppercorns	Kalimirch	its an ancient medicine to boost metabolism, helps in weight loss, relieves stress and fatigue
43	Pomegranate seeds	Anar dana	It lowers LDL (Bad cholesteraol) and raises (Good Cholesteraol), prevents dental plague, protects the arteries,
44	Poppy seeds	Khas khas, post dana	Its effective in quenching thirst, fever, inflammation, constipation and irritation of abdomen, it’s a wonderful beauty aid, treats eczema, can be used as a scrub for skin, has hair benefits, treats dandruff
45	Red Chilli	Lal Mirchi	It helps in preventing the formation of blood clots, clearing congestions, reduces risk of type 2 diabetes and good for loosing weight too
46	Rock Salt	Kala Namak	It’s a best alternative of sea salt, it treats arthritis issues, paralysis troubles, cures high blood pressure problems, works magically for cracked feet, and good for hair too
47	Rose water	Gulab jal	It’s a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores, it helps to clear all impurities of facial skin
48	Saffron	Kesar, Zaffran	Its an anti depressant, has digestive properties, maintains blood pressure and prevents heart disease, good source for radiant skin, treats acne and blemishes, treats dry skin, improves face texture
49	Salt	Namak	It naturally builds strong immune system, reduces inflammation in the respiratory system, reduces high cholesterol levels, prevents muscle pain and spasms
50	Sesame seeds	Til	It prevents diabetes, cures anemia, has anti-cancer properties, good for bone health and oral health, treats anxiety, lowers cholesterol, beneficial for liver and eyes, nourishes the organs
51	Star Anise	Chakra Phool	It has anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties, it ensures good sleep, used as a natural breath freshner, cures flues, good for lower back pain
52	Tamarind	Imli	It cures gastric problem, digestion problems and treats piles, it is used as a blood purifier, helps destroying the stomach worms in children
53	Turmeric	Haldi	Improves digestion, prevents liver disease, helps in weight management, heals wound and is a immune booster
54	Thyme	Ajwain ka phool	Improves Vision, cures cold, cures acne, prevents hair loss, controls blood pressure levels, improves bones health, aids digestion

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