Spice Apothecary: Blending and Using Common Spices for Everyday Health

Spice up home cooking and support good health with this guide to using 19 common culinary spices — alone and in specialty blends — to address wellness needs, from improved digestion and kidney function to mental clarity and stronger bones.

Find natural remedies for your ailments in your very own spice cabinet with the help of this cooking guide full of revitalizing tips.

Spices are universally recognized as a source of flavor and aromatics, but in cultures around the world, these plant parts have a long history as source of medicine. In Spice Apothecary, author Bevin Clare combines her training in herbalism and nutrition to inspire a return to the kitchen spice cabinet for better health and healing. 

Focusing on 19 common culinary spices that are easy to source and prized for their flavor, this practical guide highlights each spice’s role in supporting wellness goals and delivers creative and impactful ways to incorporate key health-boosting spices into everyday life. Boost your immune system, support kidney function, clear out your respiratory system—and of course, use the leftover spices in tasty dips, soups, sauces, and even sweets that deliver flavor and healing.