Spices hold a treasure trove of antioxidants like polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and more. Dive into the aromatic world of cloves and cinnamon brimming with eugenol, or explore the flavonoid-rich realms of coriander, basil, and red pepper, each with its unique components like quercetin and catechins.

Delve deeper, and you'll uncover surprising flavonoid champions like parsley, oregano, and saffron, boasting a natural powerhouse of health benefits. Parsley steals the crown with a whopping 4854 mg of flavonoids per 100g, while oregano and saffron flaunt their nutrient-rich profiles at 1550 mg and 205 mg respectively, inviting you to savor their goodness.

Spices have been reported to have various beneficial effects on human health which include anti-sclerotic, antithrombotic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiarrhythmic, anti-rheumatic, gastroprotective, and lipid-lowering action. In addition, spices have radioprotective (protects against radiation), anti-allergic, and antimalarial effects.

Many spices are highly potent antiseptics because they have an antibacterial, antimicrobial, and even antiviral effect. A synergistic effect on oral bacteria was observed when cloves were used along with antibiotics.