9 herbs and spices that could boost your mood naturally

Chillies: Capsaicin is the compound in chillies that gives them their heat. They produce endorphins, which fight depression – the hotter, the better.

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Cinnamon: Smelling cinnamon enhances cognitive processing in the brain. A great source of manganese, a trace mineral that helps regulate blood sugar, and neutralises free radicals, enhancing mood.

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Cloves: Its very high in antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.

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Ginger: It contains vitamin B6 which improves energy levels. Also an effective pain reliever, and may help to improve memory.

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Nutmeg: It is used since the 16th century and helps in mitigating depression and as an anti-inflammatory. Magnesium in nutmeg can help you sleep, and acts as a mild antidepressant.

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Rosemary: This active ingredients include rosmanol, circimaritin, and salvigenin which help in cases of physical or mental fatigue, burn-out, and depression and calming nerves.

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Saffron: It is known as the ‘spice of happiness’ in traditional Eastern medicine. Study shows eating dried petals has a positive effect on the treatment of depression.

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Thyme: It contains carvacrol, which is known to have antidepressant effects on the brain.

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Turmeric: An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, can stimulate the release of serotonin, shown to help with depression.

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9 herbs and spices that could boost your mood naturally

Chillies: Capsaicin is the compound in chillies that gives them their heat. They produce endorphins, which fight depression – the hotter, the better.

Cinnamon: Smelling cinnamon enhances cognitive processing in the brain. A great source of manganese, a trace mineral that helps regulate blood sugar, and neutralises free radicals, enhancing mood.

Cloves: Its very high in antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.

Ginger: It contains vitamin B6 which improves energy levels. Also an effective pain reliever, and may help to improve memory.

Nutmeg: It is used since the 16th century and helps in mitigating depression and as an anti-inflammatory. Magnesium in nutmeg can help you sleep, and acts as a mild antidepressant.

Rosemary: This active ingredients include rosmanol, circimaritin, and salvigenin which help in cases of physical or mental fatigue, burn-out, and depression and calming nerves.

Saffron: It is known as the ‘spice of happiness’ in traditional Eastern medicine. Study shows eating dried petals has a positive effect on the treatment of depression.

Thyme: It contains carvacrol, which is known to have antidepressant effects on the brain.

Turmeric: An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, can stimulate the release of serotonin, shown to help with depression.

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