■ Turmeric (turmeric) ・ Put pink and yellow flowers. Zingiberaceae ・ Dried roots are used for flavoring and coloring. ・ Promotes blood circulation, treats bruises, suppresses blood coagulation, reduces toxins in the liver, and helps fat metabolism. ・ In India, it is said to be good for skin care. ・ In Japan, it is said to be good for purifying the liver and preventing cancer. Applications: Curry powder, pickles, textile dyes, etc. ■ Cardamom (cardamom) ・ It has white flowers with purple streaks and bears fragrant green fruits. Zingiberaceae ・ It is called the King of Spices. ・ It is an expensive spice, and when you chew the seeds, it gives you a sweet scent. -It has digestive, stimulating and sedative effects, roots are used for fever reduction, and fruit essential oils are used for liqueurs and perfumes. Uses: Garam masala, curry powder, chai, coffee, pastries, etc. ■ Chile (pepper) ・ It is an annual or perennial plant and is complicated in terms of plant classification. Solanaceae ・ It is rich in vitamin C and has a digestive promoting effect. ・ Capsaicin, a pungent ingredient, promotes blood circulation and excites sensory nerves. ・ Sterilizes food and relieves sore throat. Uses: Salads, pickles, spicy curry, etc. ■ Cumin (cumin) ・ It is an annual plant with white or pink flowers that bloom in summer, and produces fragrant nuts covered with fine thorns. Umbelliferae ・ Seeds and seeds help digestion and reduce intestinal gas and diarrhea. ・ Has tonic and stimulating effects. ・ Essential oil can also be used as a massage oil to remove fat. Uses: Mixed spices, pickles, liqueurs, perfumes, etc. ■ Fenugreek (Koroha) -The leaves are egg-shaped trefoil, and cream-colored flowers bloom in summer. Leguminosae ・ When the seeds are soaked in water, it becomes a lotion that softens the skin, and becomes a lip balm or a massage oil for the scalp. ・ Seed tea relieves tonics and digestive pain and lowers fever. ・ Reduces blood cholesterol and urinary sugar in adult diabetics. Uses: Curry powder, chutney, salad, etc. ■ Mustard (mustard) ・ It is an annual plant and yellow flowers bloom in spring. Brassicaceae ・ Crushed seeds feel pungent when mixed with cold water and the enzyme is activated. ・ It has a blood circulation promoting effect and is used for the treatment of bronchitis and foot bath. Uses: Salad dressings, soups, meat dishes, etc. ■ Pepper (pepper) ・ It is a perennial vine with white flowers and fruits that turn from green to deep red. Piperaceae ・ It is said to be the king of spices and has black, green and white pepper. -The alkaloid piperine contained in pepper promotes saliva and gastric juice, helps digestion and sterilization, and is said to be good for the skin in India. Uses: Pickles, salads, general dishes, etc. ■ Coriander (coriander) ・ It is an annual plant and has a unique fragrance. Umbelliferae ・ The leaves have a mild anesthetic effect, and the seeds have a mild sedative effect. ・ Helps digestion, reduces intestinal gas, and relieves migraines. Applications: Pickles, curries, liqueurs, perfumes, etc. Saffron (saffron) ・ Mauve flowers with three vermilion stigmas protruding in autumn. Iridaceae ・ Since saffron is only stigma and pistil, more than 1700 flowers are required to make 25g of dried saffron. Therefore, it is said to be the most expensive golden spice. ・ It is effective for calming nerves, bruising, rheumatic pain, and neuralgia. Uses: Makeup and sacred dyes. Bouillabaisse, paella, etc. ■ Clove (clove) ・ The cream-colored flowers of evergreens turn red when the stamens fall, and produce purple fruits. Myrtaceae ・ Add flavor to plants and prevent vehicle sickness. ・ Flowers relieve eye pain. ・ Clove oil is used as a flavoring agent, pesticide, and pain reliever. Use: For flavoring dishes, etc. Cinnamon (Ceylon Nikkei) ・ It is an evergreen tree with cream-colored flowers and purple fruits. Lauraceae ・ Bark adds flavor to dishes and becomes a fragrance. ・ Essential oil has bactericidal and tonic effects and is used for the treatment of nausea and hypertension. Uses: Incense of sweets and beverages, curry, etc.