Cardamom.
The beneficial properties of cardamom include antioxidant action. Due to this, the spice helps cleanse the human body of toxins, thereby protecting it from many diseases of the cardiovascular system and musculoskeletal system. In the fight against colds, cardamom reduces sore throats and helps reduce fever and cough.
Studies show that the substances contained in this spice improve appetite, help the beneficial microflora and kill harmful bacteria. This is very important for the prevention of ulcerative colitis. To improve the condition of the digestive system, get rid of bloating and heartburn, it is necessary to add cardamom to food or drink cardamom tea.
Clove spice.
Clove contains a huge multivitamin complex: beta-carotene, B vitamins, ascorbic acid, vitamin E (tocopherol) and K (phylloquinone). One third of cloves is fiber, one fifth is essential oil.
Adding cloves to food has a beneficial effect on the functioning of all organs of the digestive tract, stimulates the production of digestive juices, increases appetite, normalizes digestion. And in the cold season, this spice is useful due to its antiseptic and bactericidal properties. B vitamins have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, helping to relieve stress and calm down.
Saffron.
Saffron contains a large number of B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin A. It also contains a special essential oil – saffron, which has the property of cytotoxicity against cancer cells.
Saffron is used as an analgesic, antiseptic, tonic. Eating saffron helps regulate fat (lipid) metabolism, increases the body’s resistance to any stressful situations, lowers blood pressure and prevents ulcerative colitis. But when using saffron in the first place the optimal dosage is important, because in large quantities saffron can cause great harm to the human body.
Ginger.
Ginger contains a large number of vitamins important for the body: amino acids, calcium, carbohydrates, useful vitamins B, C and A, magnesium and many other nutrients. The main positive property of this spice is the low content of cholesterol and sodium, and the greatest value of the plant is contained in the essential oil. Ginger essential oil contains antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic substances.
It has long been known that ginger improves appetite and the digestive system as a whole. Ginger normalizes bowel function, facilitating the breakdown and absorption of food, and regulates peristalsis.
Thyme.
From the upper part of this plant is obtained a very valuable essential oil, which contains tannins, flavonoids, acetic and malic acids. The most active are thymol and carvacrol, which have antibacterial properties and prevent ulcerative colitis.
If you notice dangerous symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract, be sure to see a doctor, because if it turns out to be ulcerative colitis, treatment (such as drugs such as Colifoam or Asacol) should be started as soon as possible!