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Health benefits of spices and tea used in Ethiopian
cuisines
Key: N = common English name / Amharic name; C =
major active constituents;
B = potential health benefits
active
N: Abyssinian thyme /
Tosign
C: Volatile (essential) oils including cymene,
methylchevicol, borneol, cineole, terpinene, thymol,
linalool, carvacol; flavonoids; triterpenes;
tannins
B: For respiratory problems (cough, bronchitis, soar
throat), gastrointestinal disorders (colic, dyspepsia,
gastritis, flatulence, diarrhea); halitosis; rheumatism; as
appetite stimulant, diuretic, anthelminthic, [externally
counterirritant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory certain
skin disorders].
N: Anise / Insilal
C: Volatile oils such as anethole, methylchavicol and
terpenes; furanocumarins; flavonoids; phenylpropanoids;
rutin; sterols
B: Carminative relieving flatulence, indigestion and
spasm/colic; expectorant; antiseptic/antimicrobial;
antiasthmatic; induces milk production and sexual drive;
[externally for lice and scabies]
N: Basil / Besobila
C: Volatile oils of various types: estragole, methyl
chavicol, cineole, linalool, methyl cinnamate
B: Gastrointestinal problems; for colds; for
periodontal (gum) diseases and to inhibit plaque
N: Bishops Weed / Nech azmud
C: Furanocumarins, flavonoids, tannins
B: Carminative, generally calming the digestive
system; diuretic; for vertigo and angina; antiasthmatic;
[xternally for psoriasis]
N: Black cumin or black seed / Tikur
azmud
C: Volatile oils of various types, saponin;
thymoquinone, nigellone and other alkaloids
B: Carminative relieving flatulence, stomach pain and
colic; respiratory problems; anti-inflammatory;
antihypertensive; [externally antiseptic]
N: Black pepper / Kundo
berbere
C: Volatile oils including thymol, camphene and
terpenes; alkaloids
B: Stimulates the digestive and circulatory systems;
for rheumatic pain, gum diseases and toothache;
antipyretic; [externally antiseptic]
N: Caraway / Not well
defined
C: Volatile oils including carvone;
flavonoids
B: Similar to anise; carminative reliving flatulence
and spasm; improves appetite; for bronchitis and menstrual
cramps; expectorant; general tonic; diuretic; induces milk
production; [externally for scabies]
N: Cardamom / Korerima
C: Volatile oils including cineole, camphore,
borneol, pinene, humulene, caryophllene, carvone,
terpinene, sabinene
B: Carminative for gastrointestinal discomfort,
digestive stimulant; for liver complaints and colds (cough,
bronchitis), fever, mouth inflammation
N: Cumin / Kamun or
Insilal
C: Volatile oils including cuminadehyde,
monoterpines; flavonoid glycosides
B: Carminative, reliving spasm; diuretic, anticancer,
antimicrobial
N: Chili pepper or cayenne /
Mitmita
C: Volatile oils, capsaicin, carotenoids, steroidal
saponins, flavonoids
B: Carminative, relieving spasm; general tonic
increasing circulation, anticoagulant; for peptic ulcer; to
reduce cholesterol; [topically counter-irritant,
anesthetic/analgesic and antiseptic]
N: Cinnamon / Kerefa
C: Volatile oils including cinnamaldehyde and
eugenol; limonene; coumarins; tannins; mucilage
B: Carminative, reliving spasm; general tonic;
antiseptic; antidiarrheal; antidiabetic; to lower
cholesterol and lipids; for gum disease; to stimulate
circulation, antiinflammatory
N: Clove / Kerunfud
C: Volatile oils including eugenol, acetyleugenol,
methylsalicylate, pinene, gallic acid, vanillin and
vanillin; tannins
B: Carminative, reliving spasm; aphrodisiac;
antioxidant; antipyretic; antimicrobial, anesthetic;
anti-inflammatory for gum, throat and tooth
problems
N: Coriander / Dimbilal
C: Volatile oils including delta-linalool,
alpha-pinene and terpinine; flavonoids; phthalides;
coumarins; phenolic acids
B: Carminative relieving indigestion, flatulence and
cramps; aphrodisiac; [topically for rheumatic pain and
antimicrobial]
N: Dill / Insilal or
Kamun
C: Volatile oils such as limonene and carvone, and
fatty oils
B: For general digestive problems, hemorrhoids,
respiratory and urogenital problems, antiinflammatory,
antimicrobial, diuretic, antihypertensive,
sedative
N: Fennel / Insilal or
Kamun
C: Fennel oil, containing several essential oils
including camphor, limonene, fenchone and
anethole
B: To induce milk production, menstruation and labor;
increase libido; antiinflammatory; for respiratory
problems, for indigestion and colic; diuretic
N: Fenugreek / Abish
C: Volatile oils; alkaloids including trigonelline,
saponins (eg., diosgenin); flavonoids; coumarins;
isoleucine; steroids; coumarins; mucilage
B: Antidiabetic/to lower blood glucose; to lower
cholesterol; as emollient; to relieve indigestion and
gastritis; antipyretic; to gain weight; orally for gum
abscesses, boils, burns and ulcers; anti-inflammatory; to
induce milk production [topically
ant-inflammatory]
N: Garlic / Nech shinkurt
C: Volatile oils including allicin and alliin;
alliinase (active enzyme); scrodinins
B: Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antithrombotic;
anti-platelets; antihypertensive; anti-cancer;
anti-microbial; expectorant; to relieve digestive
disorders; for atherosclerosis, diabetes, respiratory and
gastrointestinal disorders, coronary artery
diseases
N: Ginger / Zinjibil or
Gingibil
C: Volatile oils including zingiberene; oleoresin
including gingerol and shagaols, zingerone
B: Carminative, tonic, anti-vomiting particularly for
motion sickness; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; cough
suppressant; for atherosclerosis
N: Long pepper / Timiz
C: Piperine, piperidine, chavicin
B: Reported traditional uses include appetite
enhancement; for gastrointestinal upset; abortifacient;
aphrodisiac; analgesic; diuretic; amoebicidal;
antiiflammatory; for respiratory problems and epilepsy;
[bactericidal externally]
N: Mustard or brassica seed /
Senafich
C: Volatile oils, sinigin
B: For stomach ache, constipation, bloating, amoebic
dysentery; [Topically counter-irritant and local
anesthetic]
N: Nutmeg / Gewz
C: Fixed oil, volatile oil (camphene, dipentene,
eugenol, limonene, sabinene, terpinene, etc)
B: For gastrointestinal disturbances; to induce
menstruation, abortifacient; for insomnia, rheumatism and
sore mouth; hallucinogen
N: Onion, red shallots / Keyi
shinkurt
C: Volatile oils, allicin and alliin; flavonoids;
phenolic acids; sterols
B: Similar effects as garlic but milder; appetizer;
antimicrobial; for colds (cough and flu), cardiovascular
problems, and accelerating wound healing
N: Paprika, red pepper /
Berbere
C: Generally, similar to those of chili
pepper/cayenne (mitmita)
B: Same as chili pepper/cayenne but milder
N: Peppermint / Nanna
C: Peppermint oils including menthone, methyl
acetate, cavone, cineole, menthol and menthofurane;
limonene; pulegone; sabinene, tannins; pinene, salicylic
acid; flavonoids
B: Carminative and for various gastrointestinal
disorders, sore throat, cold and cough, toothache;
headache; [topically as anesthetic and
antiseptic]
N: Rue / Tena adam
C: Volatile oils including undecanone; flavonoids
including rutin; furanocomarins including bergapten;
furoquinoline and other alkaloids
B: Stimulates uterus and promotes menstruation; for
hysteria, epilepsy, vertigo, colic, multiple sclerosis,
intestinal worms and eye problems; anti-hypertensive;
nervousness; antimicrbials (Note: uterine effect can cause
abortion in pregnant women)
N: Turmeric / Erid
C: Volatile oils (zingiberene and tumerone);
curcumin; resins
B: Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory, antiarthritis;
antimicrobial; for stomach pain and indigestion; lowers
cholesterol.
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