Unexpected health benefits of chai spices you may not be aware of

Cherished for centuries, not only for their aroma and bold flavors, but also for the health benefits they offer, chai spices should be an essential part of every person’s diet. The mixture of these spices into the incredible blend of masala chai promotes the overall well-being.

Whether used for warmth or wellness, masala chai is a timeless favorite across cultures.

The five core chai spices are cloves, cinnamon, ginger, anise, and cardamom.

Cloves

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Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree also known as Syzygium aromaticum.

It is a versatile spice that offers a number of health benefits. Among the rest, cloves are rich in eugenol, oil with strong antioxidant properties. Further, it is rich in vitamins C and K, manganese, as well as small amounts of calcium and magnesium.

Researches suggest that cloves help stabilize blood sugar levels and support the health of the liver.

Besides being rich in antioxidants, the usage of cloves promotes oral health and improves digestion.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon regulates blood sugar and blood pressure. As such, it potentially lowers the risk of diabetes and hypertension, two conditions that contribute to clogged arteries.

This spice is obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum.

It helps fight inflammation, improves the health of the heart, and protects against infections.

Ginger

Ginger is an awesome food that offers plenty of health benefits. People have been using it for its healing powers for hundreds of years. 

The good thing about ginger is that you can eat it whole, ground, cooked or raw.

It gives a distinct flavor to your food and transforms it to something both delicious and healthy.

Ginger contains components that lover blood sugar levels and prevent heart disease, hypertension and stroke. Also, it fights common cold, relives nausea, helps relieve migraines and severe headaches, and helps with weight loss.

Anise

Anise, also called aniseed or Pimpinella anisum, is a plant that hails from the same family as carrots, celery and parsley.

Anise seed is rich in iron and other important minerals such as manganese, calcium, and vitamin A.

Some of the health benefits it offers are: reducing symptoms of depression, protecting against stomach ulcer, preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria, reliving menopause symptoms, balancing sugar levels, and reducing inflammation among the rest.

Cardamom

Cardamom is known as the “queen of spices.” Being a source of vitamins A and C, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber.

Cardamom helps with digestion, detoxifies the body, supports the health of the heart, and improves overall health.

The blend of these spices creates a perfect harmony by boosting their individual properties and amplifying their effects, representing a fusion of flavor, culture, and healing.

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