3. Oregano for Staph Infections
Researchers in Italy were able to kill drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus – commonly referred to as staph – with essential oil of oregano. This herb is full of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, iron and vitamin E, helping you look (and feel) good inside and out.
4. Rosemary for Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the most common eye disease in the United States. Eating greens, like rosemary, help keeps eyes healthy thanks to their high concentration of iron, calcium, folate and beta-carotene. According to researchers at Sanford Burnham Medical Research, the carnosic acid in rosemary also protects eyes from degeneration.
5. Black Pepper for Fatty Liver Disease
Black pepper may be considered a “common” spice and overlooked for any special powers, but researchers behind a Korean study published by the National Institute of Health used peperine, the chemical in black pepper – to stop and in some cases reverse fatty liver disease in mice.
5 Spices, Herbs & The Diseases They Fight was originally published on blackdoctor.org
