•    Garlic is one of the best – known and widely used herbal medicines. Garlic is a strong weapon against infection and a natural antibiotic. It has been found to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure and is sometimes used to treat yeast infection.

•    Ginger has many medicinal uses. It is very effective treatment for motion sickness and general nausea. It is also used to treat menstrual cramps and the nausea associated with chemotherapy.

•    Fenugreek is used by many women who suffer from the symptoms of menopause- hot flashes, night swears etc. it is also used to reduce cholesterol and relieve constipation.

•    Cloves act as a wound antiseptic by killing harmful bacteria and are also used to treat indigestion and diarrhea. They also act as a deterrent to free-radical damage to the body.

•    Turmeric has been used to treat arthritis, dysentery and heart diseases. It is also believed to lower the risk for certain cancers by attacking free radicals.

•    Another digestive calmant, coriander is used to teal colic and general nausea.

•    Cinnamon is used to control the level of blood sugar for diabetics. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of urinary tract infections and yeast infections.

•    Used to relieve various respiratory problems, oregano may also relieve digestive upsets and yeast infections.

•    Studies have shown that saffron could be instrumental in destroying the cancers cell that causes leukaemia.