Jan 12 (edited) • General discussion
Spices? or medicine that we forget about?
Have you ever opened your spice cabinet and paused for a moment…
What actually makes these herbs and spices so flavorful?
Do we use them simply for taste — or are they doing something more for our bodies?
Here’s a little mind-blowing fun fact 🥰
Those herbs contain something called terpenes.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds stored in tiny, mushroom-shaped oil pockets inside and sometimes on the outside of the plant. These oil pockets are often found in specialized structures called trichomes — tiny hair-like or bulb-shaped glands on the surface of leaves, flowers, and stems.
Trichomes are where plants produce and store terpene-rich oils, which are responsible for flavor, aroma, and medicinal properties.
That soft, calming scent of lavender.
The bright lift of citrus.
The grounding warmth of herbs like rosemary or basil.
✨ That’s terpenes at work.
Plants use terpenes to protect themselves and communicate with their environment — and when we consume them, those same compounds interact with our bodies, supporting mood, digestion, inflammation response, and the nervous system.
So the next time you season your food or brush past a fragrant plant, remember…
You’re not just experiencing a smell or flavor.
You’re interacting with plant chemistry 🌿💫
Just some fun terpene magic to share 💛
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