🧄 Garlic
Garlic contains sulfur compounds such as allicin and is a nutritious addition to meals. It may support normal immune function, but it does not cure infections.
🫚 Ginger
Ginger may help:
- Soothe nausea.
- Support digestion.
- Reduce mild inflammation.
🌿 Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin is absorbed better when consumed with black pepper and dietary fat, but it is not a treatment for infections or obesity.
🌸 Cloves
Cloves contain eugenol, which has antioxidant properties and adds a warm, spicy flavor to teas and recipes.