Spices bring in an aroma to food that enhances your appetite. Spices add a special tang and flavour to food making them more delectable and delicious. They contain antioxidant, anti-microbial and antibiotic properties. Spices rejuvenate the salivary glands, cleanse the oral cavity from food adhesion and bacteria, help to check infection and carries and protect the mucous membrane. Spices also stimulate the digestive system.

Overall health and well-being can be maintained with the correct use of spices. Spices are not only used in foods but also in the pharmaceutical, perfumery, cosmetic, medicine and several other industries. Over 80 spice varieties are grown all over the world and more than 50 of these varieties can be found in India. Spices from India are not limited to and include: