Basil
Basil’s essential oils — eugenol, linalool and rosmarinic acid — give it anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties beyond its culinary role.
26 July 2026
THE COLLECTION
Food Group: Herbs & Spices
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Black Pepper
Piperine, black pepper’s active compound, increases curcumin bioavailability by around 2000% and supports digestion independently.
26 July 2026
Oregano
Carvacrol and rosmarinic acid make oregano one of the most antioxidant-rich herbs, with documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
26 July 2026
Mint
Menthol gives peppermint its cooling effect and smooth-muscle relaxant properties, making peppermint oil one of the best-studied natural IBS remedies.
26 July 2026
Parsley
Weight for weight one of the most nutrient-dense greens available, parsley delivers exceptional vitamin K and vitamin C in tiny servings.
26 July 2026
Thyme
Thymol gives thyme documented antimicrobial and antitussive effects, making it a traditional remedy for coughs and respiratory infections.
26 July 2026
Rosemary
Rosmarinic acid, carnosol and ursolic acid give rosemary documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects beyond its culinary role.
26 July 2026
Turmeric
Curcumin is the most studied natural anti-inflammatory compound outside of drugs, but bioavailability is poor without black pepper and fat.
12 June 2026
Ginger
Ginger’s active compounds — gingerols, shogaols and paradols — are among the best-studied plant anti-inflammatory agents, with strong nausea evidence.
12 June 2026
Cinnamon
One of the most studied spices for blood-sugar regulation, cinnamon’s cinnamaldehyde and procyanidins improve insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome.
12 June 2026