The first one I'll cover is Galangal -

a type of Chinese ginger -
it also has medicinal properties.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/galangal-root#_noHeaderPrefixedContent

This spice is also used to improve certain ailments,
as it’s believed to help treat infections, reduce inflammation,
boost male fertility, and even fight different types of cancer.




https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-galangal-5186943

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Galangal is ginger's more citrusy cousin, a rhizome used often in Asian, Southeast Asian, and Indian cooking. It's peppery and spicy with a zesty bite and a hint of pine. While galangal isn't as easy to find as ginger, it's an ingredient worth seeking out and can be sourced dried, powdered, and fresh.
What Is Galangal?

While used as a spice and aromatic, galangal is a rhizome, which is an underground plant stem that sends out shooters to spawn new growth. It's in the Zingiberaceae family (also called the ginger family) and related to the spice ginger. It has a similar appearance to ginger, thin-skinned with tube-like lengths that branch off into nodes. Though ginger and galangal are similar and used in similar ways, galangal has its own nuances. It is used in many countries' cuisines including Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Laos.

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Anecdotal story:

I have a friend in his 60s who has a herbal tea he makes every day.
It has chopped up: Galangal and garlic mixed with lemon juice and Manuka honey.
He never had the Covid vax and he never had any symptoms of Covid.
He only ever gets minor colds that hardly last a day.
Maybe there is something in those ancient herbs, spices and fruits
that we should be all taking for our health? -
and they taste nice too.  :)

5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Galangal in Container or Garden Bed


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9RMJq5vm9M

I have some Galangal and a ladder lime.
Yum

Gordon wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 7:14pm:

I have some Galangal and a ladder lime. Yum

Good on you -
Google Galangal - medicinal properties.
It can cure anything, colds, flu, cancer - you name it.

Bobby. wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 10:29am:

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You should just move them to a hidden thread.

I'm sure we have the right environment here somewhere to grow it.

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Although it looks like ginger, galangal has a sharp
citrusy, almost piney flavour, whereas ginger has a
pungently spicy, and slightly sweet flavour—which
means that they can't be used interchangeably.

AusGeoff wrote on Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 2:44am:

Although it looks like ginger, galangal has a sharp citrusy, almost piney flavour, whereas ginger has a pungently spicy, and slightly sweet flavour—which means that they can't be used interchangeably.

I find that Galangal has a taste like pepper.

What about the Colonel's secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices?

Well - there are only 10 on the list.


http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_A_271104HOSSPLKFC_620x310.jpg


http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11698101

THE ORIGINAL 11 SPICES SECRET RECIPE?

(As published in The Chicago Tribune)

Prep: 30 minutes
Soak: 20-30 minutes
Cook: 15-18 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/3 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried mustard
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 chicken, cut up, the breast pieces cut in half for more even frying
Expeller-pressed canola oil

1. Mix the flour in a bowl with all the herbs and spices; set aside.

2. Mix the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl until combined. Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.

3. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dip the chicken pieces in the herb-spice-flour mixture to coat all sides, shaking off excess. Allow to sit on a rack over a baking sheet, 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large Dutch oven (or similar heavy pot with high sides) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. (Use a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature.) When temperature is reached, lower the heat to medium to maintain it at 350. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry until medium golden brown, turning once, 15-18 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Allow the oil to return to temperature before adding more chicken. Repeat with remaining chicken.

https://www.health.com/herbs-and-spices-for-better-health-7480182


The 12 Best Herbs and Spices for Better Health

By Jillian Kubala, RD
Published on April 19, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN

Here are the best herbs and spices for better health and how to use them in your diet. 


Ginger
Oregano
Saffron
Cinnamon
Cardamom
Garlic
Rosemary
Turmeric   
Ashwagandha
Nutmeg
Sage
Parsley


A Quick Review

Herbs and spices are an important part of cuisines and traditional medicine systems worldwide. Herbs and spices such as garlic, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, and rosemary are packed with plant compounds that have powerful protective effects in the body.

Adding a variety of herbs and spices into your diet could help improve your intake of antioxidant and ant-inflammatory compounds, which could help improve your overall health and reduce your risk of several chronic conditions.

Try using both fresh and dried herbs and spices in your favorite recipes to reap their impressive benefits.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35661598/

Quince   -  really a fruit but I'll include it.


https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/quince/
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Quince fruit Cydonia oblonga Mill nutritional composition, antioxidative properties, health benefits and consumers preferences towards some industrial quince products: A review
Israa Al-Zughbi  1 , Maha Krayem  2
Affiliations

    PMID: 35661598 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133362

Abstract

Quince fruit (Cydonia oblonga) that belongs to the Rosaceae family and native to the Mediterranean region has been studied for decades for its unique importance in food and medicine. This fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals as well as fibers, pectin and tannins. Quince is known by its many therapeutic effects that include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-ulcerative, and anticancer actions. However, this fruit is underutilized at the level of food processing due to its sensory attributes and the limited appreciation of its benefits by both farmers and consumers. Other than jellies and jams, quince could be processed into various healthy sub-products. The aims of the current review are to present botanical and nutritive value of this fruit, review the available literature on its therapeutic effects in order to increase farmers and consumers awareness about the importance of quince fruit and showing the different ways of utilizing it.

Keywords: Antioxidants; Consumers; Industrial processing; Quince; Sensory.

I tried Galangal Chinese Ginger in cooking and as a addition to a lemon drink.

It's got a bitter peppery taste and is not as nice as ordinary Ginger.
I won't buy it again except as a cure for colds or flu -
for medicinal purposes only.

I put ginger and turmeric on my vegetables upon being served. As a result, my health has improved considerably. There is no single superfood that is the be all and end all of good health. You need to eat low-sugar low-fat diets full of protein and fiber. Plus, the need to have regular exercise is a must.

UnSubRocky wrote on Aug 10^th, 2023 at 8:27pm:

I put ginger and turmeric on my vegetables upon being served. As a result, my health has improved considerably. There is no single superfood that is the be all and end all of good health. You need to eat low-sugar low-fat diets full of protein and fiber. Plus, the need to have regular exercise is a must.

I agree.
I am making a nice beef curry right now.  yummmm