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This is a list of herbs and spices, ordered alphabetically by common name. (See also spice and herb; spice trade.)

allspice (Pimenta dioica)
angelica (Angelica archangelica)
anise (Pimpinella anisum)
asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida)
bay leaf (Laurus nobilis)
basil (Ocimum basilicum)
bergamot (Monarda species)
black cumin (Nigella sativa)
black mustard (Brassica nigra)
black pepper (Piper nigrum)
borage (Borago officinalis)
brown mustard (Brassica juncea)
burnet (Sanguisorba minor and S. officinalis)
caraway (Carum carvi)
cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
cassia (Cinnamomum cassia)
catnip (Nepeta cataria)
cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum)
celery seed (Apium graveolens, variety dulce)
chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
chicory (Cichorium intybus)
chili pepper (Capsicum species)
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chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
cicely (Myrrhis odorata)
cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
costmary (Tanacetum balsamita)
cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
curry
dill (Anethum graveolens)
fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
filé (Sassafras albidum)
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta)
holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
lavender (Lavandula species)
lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus)
lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora)
licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
lovage (Levisticum officinale)
mace (Myristica fragrans)
marjoram (Origanum majorana)
nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
oregano (Origanum vulgare)
paprika (Capsicum annuum)
parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
peppermint (Mentha ×piperita)
poppy seed (Papaver somniferum)
rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
rue (Ruta graveolens)
saffron (Crocus sativus)
sage (Salvia officinalis)
savory (Satureja hortensis and S. montana)
sesame (Sesamum indicum)
sorrel (Rumex species)
star anise (Illicium verum)
spearmint (Mentha spicata)
tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
turmeric (Curcuma longa)
vanilla (Vanilla planifolia and V. tahitensis)
wasabi (Eutrema japonicum)
white mustard (Sinapis alba)

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List of Essentials Herbs and Spices | Cardamom, Paprika & Basil? ›

Black pepper is known as ''King of Spices''. Black pepper is produced from the still-green, unripe drupes of the pepper plant.

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What are the top 20 spices every kitchen needs? ›

Top 20 spices you need in your kitchen.

Bay leaves. Perfect for soups, stews, and sauces.
Cardamom. A warming spice that's super versatile.
Cayenne pepper. To add a bit of heat and smokiness to your meals.
Chili powder. Another way to add a bit of a kick.
Cinnamon. ...
Cumin. ...
Crushed red pepper. ...
Curry Powder.

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20 Essential Herbs and Spices

Thyme. Thyme is a fragrant, woody herb. ...
Basil. Basil is pungent, sweet, and necessary for many Italian dishes. ...
Oregano. Oregano is the herb that makes pizza taste like pizza! ...
Rosemary. ...
Fennel Seed. ...
Bay Leaves. ...
Chili Powder. ...
Smoked Paprika.

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What are the 8 essential spices? ›

Chef Billy Parisi's Must-Have Spices

Basil.
Chili Powder.
Cumin.
Garlic Granules.
Ground Mustard.
Paprika.
Onion Granules.
Oregano.

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What are the 25 spices? ›

The 25 spices every kitchen must have are :

Ground cumin.
Basil.
Cinnamon.
Bay leaves.
Smoked paprika.
Thyme.
Garlic powder.
Oregano.

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What is the king of all spices? ›

Black pepper is known as ''King of Spices''. Black pepper is produced from the still-green, unripe drupes of the pepper plant.

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What is the king of herbs and spices? ›

Basil - the king of herbs, the all-purpose plant. Bursting with flavor, a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and a trusted cure for many ailments. Worshipped as a saint in India, venerated as guardian of the dead in ancient Egypt.

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What is the most powerful herb for health? ›

Turmeric is one of the most widely studied herbs. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. 40 In Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems, it is used for upper respiratory infections, the digestive system, and skin problems.

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What is paprika used for? ›

Paprika is a mellow ingredient, bringing beautiful color and a hint of sweetness. You'll find it in everything from barbecue sauce, prepared rubs and marinades to Italian sausage, potato casseroles, cream sauces and egg dishes. We even love it sprinkled on mac and cheese!

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What are the 4 C's of spices? ›

The list never ends, hence just a few to start with. In continuation to this let's quickly learn the art of Spicing the baby food with the Magic of the other 4 C's spices that are, Cinnamon, Cardamom Cumin, and Clove.

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What is the oldest spice? ›

Cinnamon is an ancient spice that predates the recorded history of culinary applications of all spices. As such, it has been dubbed the “world's oldest spice”, which may be a warranted title, knowing that because it was found to be included in Egyptian embalming recipes.

What spices must every kitchen have? ›

Crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, and onion powder are all you friends.

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List of 20+ Spice Names

Asafoetida	Allspice
Basil	Black Cumin
Black Mustard	Black Pepper
Caraway	Cardamon
Cumin	Coriander

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