What are Botanicals?
“A botanical is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavour, and/or scent. Herbs are a subset of botanicals“
National Institue of Health
Turmeric, ginger, garlic, lemongrass and chilli give added benefits to Spear and Arrow Botanical Bone Broth.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a natural spice which contains an abundance of curcumin an anti-inflammatory ingredient and is what gives turmeric its striking yellow-orange colour. called curcumin; the same compound that gives turmeric its signature yellow-orange hue. According to research, curcumin stimulates the production of T-cells, the main immune cells that fight diseases.
What are the benefits of Turmeric?
Turmeric has been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for thousands of years and in recent years has been researched in modern medicine to verify the ancient medicinal claims that turmeric contains anti- inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Curcumin can also greatly improve the response of antibodies — that the immune system produces to fight infection which demonstrates the potential of turmeric to regulate the immune system.
How to take Turmeric?
Turmeric is a root which looks similar to ginger although smaller. There is not a strong smell from turmeric therefore turmeric powder can easily be added to many dishes and will not distort the taste. Due to the vibrant colour of Turmeric, it will give your dishes a golden colour.
The fresh root can be peeled and grated into food or juiced which I did while I was going through Chemotherapy. (See below for Turmeric Shot recipe), however be warned to use disposable gloves when peeling or grating turmeric as you will have orange fingers.
When cooking with turmeric add black pepper which is a piperine which will help the body ingest the benefits of the turmeric.
What are the health benefits of Ginger?
As well as being an aromatic spice that is fundamental to cuisines around the world, ginger also has many medicinal benefits. The immune-boosting properties of ginger are primarily due to multiple anti- inflammatory compounds — including antioxidants — which protect the human body from damage caused by unstable molecules and free radicals.
Ginger contains strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to boost the immune system and protect the body.
Ginger is also known for its anti nausea benefits just the smell of fresh ginger can halt feelings of nausea.
What are the health benefits of Black Pepper?
The majority of the worlds black pepper comes from Vietnam and Indonesia. It has been a commodity around the world for thousands of years. Black pepper offers health benefits thanks to its bioactive compound Piperine which is a natural alkaloid that gives black pepper its distinct taste and health-boosting qualities.
Black pepper is also a source of the following vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B6
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
What are the health benefits of Lemongrass?
Lemongrass is native to Asia and from the grass family it is woody stalks and has a strong citrusy smell and flavour. It is a powerful herb that can help with symptoms such as insomnia, stomach and respiratory disorders, fever, and infections. The antioxidant activity of the lemongrass boosts the immune system and can protect against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Lemongrass can help balance cholesterol levels, type 2 diabetes, and promote healthy skin. It can be bought in an aromatherapy oil and has added benefits for fatigue and anxiety.
What are the health benefits of Garlic?
It has been widely known that garlic has many health benefits, especially for the cardiovascular system. It has been used for thousands of years by the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese and Babylonians. So, It can be grown in different climates around the World and is used widely in lots of cuisines.
One clove of garlic contains:
- Manganese: 2% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin B6: 2% of the DV
- Vitamin C: 1% of the DV
- Selenium: 1% of the DV
- Fiber: 0.06 grams
The Sulfur compounds found in garlic promote health benefits such as reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, helps fight against the common cold, is an anti inflammatory and boosts immunity.
What are the health benefits of chilli?
Chilli peppers are grown all around the world and can easily be grown on a window sill in any sunny spot in The house. Whether it is the fresh chilli or powder it is used in most kitchens to flavour foods, while especially spicy chilis may be reserved for dares. But hidden behind the spicy flavour of this vegetable is an array of health benefits you should know about. Here are just a few of-the benefits you may enjoy when eating chilis.
Good source of vitamin C therefore good in preventing the common cold. Capsicum which is the element which gives heat is proven to reduce inflammation, eating capsicum can speed up the metabolism and suppress appetite therefore help in weight control.
Spear and Arrow Bone Broth with Botanicals is cooked with all these ingredients which will provide our customers with the additional benefits each one of these extraordinary plants yields.
Why not try out a Turmeric Shot with Bone Broth?.
| Ingredients |
| Tbsp black pepper 500ml of boiling water 100g fresh ginger 1 lemon 100g fresh turmeric Honey (enough for own own palate) 1/2 jar of Spear and Arrow Plain Bone Broth |
| Method |
| In a juicer add your turmeric, ginger and lemons Boil 500ml of water and add juice from turmeric, ginger and lemon Add black pepper and enough honey to make palatable then add bone broth and simmer for a few minutes. Pour into a jug or glass bottle allow to cool then refrigerate. Take a shot of 100ml every day |