11 MOST FUNCTIONAL SPICES THAT CURE CANCER & FOUND IN EVERY KITCHEN

11 Most Functional Spices That Cure Cancer & Found In Every Kitchen



By Phyllis Bentley
Posted Friday, October 30, 2015 at 06:33pm EDT
Keywords: cancer, cancer curing spices, food, herbs, Natural remedies, Organic, superfoods, Toxins
Spices and herbs have long been used for medicinal purposes, such as fighting indigestion and other digestive problems. Research has found that the intense taste of spices is associated with high concentrations of antioxidants and other powerful substances that have been proven to stop cancer in its tracks.

Here are 11 common kitchen spices that are among the top natural cancer-fighting compounds available. Most of them are probably already in your home and ready to use.

11 Spices That Cure Cancer & Found In Every Kitchen

Oregano

Oregano has extremely high levels of antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds. It is a powerful parasite fighter. One teaspoon of oregano has the same antioxidant power (ORAC) of two cups of red grapes. It contains the phytochemical Quercetin, which is known to slow cancer growth and also promote apoptosis. And on top of that Oregano is a good source of Vitamin K and Iron.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne contains capsaicin, known to be a powerful antioxidant,” says Bontempo. “Some lab studies have shown that capsaicin is toxic to cancer cells.” One study by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, found capsaicin stifled the growth of prostate cancer cells, and even had the power to kill them off.

Turmeric

Its main antioxidant compound, called curcumin, has been found to destroy almost every type of cancer cell that exists. Curcumin has been clinically shown to inhibit growth of various cancer cells including: Bone Cancer, Breast Cancer, Brain Tumors, Colon, Liver, Pancreatic, Stomach, Bladder, Kidney, Prostate, Leukemia, Ovarian, Melanoma, and more!

Peppermint

Peppermint is a natural hybrid cross between water mint and spearmint. It has been used for thousands of years as a digestive aid to relieve gas, indigestion, cramps, and diarrhea. It may also help with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and food poisoning. Peppermint appears to calm the muscles of the stomach and improve the flow of bile, enabling food to pass through the stomach more quickly. If your cancer or treatment is causing an upset stomach, try drinking a cup of peppermint tea.

Ginger

Another weapon in your kitchen’s cancer prevention arsenal, fresh ginger contains gingerol while dried ginger forms zingerone. “Gingerol and zingerone are thought to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and therefore may be protective against cancer.

Saffron

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds. It also has many nonvolatile active components, many of which are carotenoids, including zeaxanthin, lycopene, and carotenes. These are the characteristics of a valuable anti-tumor, anti-cancer therapeutic agent.

Cardamom

Cardamom oil affects the enzymes associated with xenobiotic metabolism and may therefore have benefits as a deterrent to cancer. Cardamom has also been demonstrated to decrease azoxymethane-induced colon carcinogenesis by virtue of its anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and proapoptotic activities.

Clove

Several bioactive components are found in clove, including tannins, terpenoids, eugenol, and acetyleugenol.Its also cure cancer, a few studies conducted in mice suggest its effectiveness, especially in modifying cellular detoxification processes.

Cinnamon

Yep, even something as common as everyday cinnamon can be used to reduce your risk of cancer. In several different studies, cinnamon has been shown to reduce cancer risk. This may be due to its high levels of iron and calcium. Even as little as a single half-teaspoon of cinnamon every day may be enough to take advantage of its anti-cancer properties.

Garlic

This humble spice boasts of medicinal qualities that help lowering cholesterol, boost metabolism and kill cancer cells. Easily added to vegetable dishes, fish preparations and salads, ginger enhances the flavour in cooking.

Thyme

Thyme is another culinary and medicinal herb. Thyme extract to activate promoters via the electrophile responsive element, thus providing potential clues about the mechanism by which thymol and carvacrol may influence enzyme expression and prevent cancer.

Reference and sources:

caring.com

everydayhealth.com

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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