The traditional Ayurveda prevents diseases rather than treating them. In doing so, it uses a holistic approach by combining diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Ayurvedic herbs and spices are an important component of this treatment therapy. Here are some Ayurveda-backed kitchen herbs and spices with health benefits for your wellbeing.

Ashwagandha: It manages stress, anxiety, enhances memory and male fertility. It also boosts your immune system.

Triphala: This Ayurvedic remedy made of three Ayurvedic spices–amla, haritaki, and bibhitaki reduces inflammation, constipation, abdominal pain and improves bowel movements.       

Brahmi: It is a staple herb in Ayurvedic medicine believed to reduce inflammation, improve brain function, information processing, and learning.

Cumin: This Mediterranean spice, known for its earthy and nutty flavor boosts digestive enzymes’ activity, speeds digestion, and reduces irritable bowel syndrome. 

Turmeric: The yellow color you see in most Indian dishes is thanks to turmeric. Curcumin in turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve heart and brain health. 

Cardamom: This Ayurvedic medicine called the ‘queen of spices’ helps to reduce blood pressure and may heal stomach ulcers.

Gotu kola: Called the ‘herb of longevity,’ it helps to reduce anxiety, stress, depression. It also improves skin conditions.

Now that you have read the health benefit of these Ayurvedic herbs and spices, don’t forget to include them in your everyday life.