ReviewIntegrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.)2020
Opportunities for Health Promotion: Highlighting Herbs and Spices to Improve Immune Support and Well-being.
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Who cites it
5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Uses of Spices Amongst Generation Z Students at a University Located in Rural Poland: An Exploratory Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Antioxidant Activity, Total Polyphenol Content, and Mineral Composition of Milk Beverages Fortified with Spice Mixtures (Clove, Cinnamon, and Turmeric) and Natural Sweeteners (Erythritol and Stevia): Evidence of Synergistic or Antagonistic Effects of Compounds.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Health-Related Messages About Herbs, Spices, and Other Botanicals Appearing in Print Issues and Websites of Legacy Media: Content Analysis and Evaluation.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- The Profile and Content of Polyphenolic Compounds and Antioxidant and Anti-Glycation Properties of Root Extracts of Selected Medicinal Herbs.Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2024Article
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Authors and funding
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Abstract
contextConsuming a balanced and varied diet is beneficial for health, especially when individuals feel stressed, scared, insecure, unequipped, or disempowered from maintaining their health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nutrient deficiencies from inadequate intake of healthful foods can contribute to a weakened immune system and greater susceptibility to infection. Including herbs and spices in a balanced and diverse diet is one of the highlights of nutritious eating that supports health and immunity.
objectiveThe review intended to examine ways to integrate specific herbs and spices into people's diets and to use them therapeutically in holistic, integrated health promotion.
designThe research team performed a narrative review by searching PubMed Central and Google Scholar databases. The team developed a search strategy focused on specific common names of spices and herbs in combination with other terms, such as health benefits, health promotion, immunity, inflammation.
settingThis review was conducted in Muncie and Columbus, Indiana.
resultsThis review uncovered studies documenting the many therapeutic properties of herbs within the lamiaceae family, particularly basil and spearmint, and spices, including cloves, ginger, and turmeric. Substantial evidence suggests that consumption of a healthful diet, inclusive of herbs and spices, may strengthen the body's immune system against diseases including highly contagious viruses.
conclusionsWith respect to herbs and spices, the current review's findings can help to inform and support future recommendations for a standard within the professions of health to provide an improved, healthier, and well-educated dietary guidance for individuals. More studies are needed on the consumption of herbs and spices in human trials to elicit evidence beyond preclinical and animal studies.
Identifiers
33488303PMC7815254What Socratic holds
Registered trials
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