Seasoning is very common in our daily diets. It can not only improve the taste of the food, but also have certain medical effects, which are rarely known by people. Following we give some typical examples.

First, pepper
Pepper generally grows in hot areas. It was the Greeks who initially brought it into Europe. Pepper is one of the most common spices in our daily diets. The main ingredient of pepper is , and it also contains a certain amount of aromatic oil, crude protein, crude fat and soluble nitrogen. Pepper is especially suitable for people who suffer from obesity, because it can promote the metabolism, and can exhaust the waste gas out of the body. What's more, it can also stimulate the secretion of saliva, gastric and pancreatic juice, so as to help digest the fatty foods.

Second, chili powder
There are many types of chili powder, in which the most common one is the Spanish chili powder. This kind of chili powder has no spicy taste. There are also some chili powders which have a strong pungent taste, although spicy but taste good. The most appropriate approach is to dissolve the chili powder in hot water before cooking. As a seasoning, chili powder is so widely used, and it also has some medical value. It is rich in vitamin C, which can stimulate the intestinal peristalsis, so as to promote the digestion of the food in human body.

Third, rosemary
Rosemary is often used as seasoning for barbecue. The leaves of rosemary have some medicinal value. It plays a role of promoting digestion, and stimulating the heartbeat and blood circulation, but without any side effects. It can be used to deodorize and disinfect, alleviate the rheumatic pain, regulate breathing, and strengthen the nervous system. In addition, it can even nourish the hair, and make the hair black.

Fourth, thyme
As a seasoning, thyme can make the food have an exquisite fragrance. Moist thyme can relieve cough, and has the effect of stimulating the appetite. Boil thyme in vinegar and apply it on the forehead, it can relieve the headache. In addition, thyme plays the role of sterilization, deodorization and driving away the worm. It can also be used to treat colon and flatulence.

Fifth, vanilla
Vanilla has a special aroma. It can be placed in the desserts, cookies or ice cream. The Aztecs believe that vanilla can resist against fatigue and depressed mood, and make people free from pain. Vanilla has a stimulating effect, which can promote the digestion.