India, June 12 -- The kitchen may as well be the first line of defence when it comes to taking care of your everyday health. Whether it's bloating after a heavy meal or a stubborn common cold, there are some time-tested ingredients in your kitchen that even your grandmothers may swear by. These ingredients, from spices to seeds, support natural healing.

Dr Manju Singh, Senior Homoeopathic Medical Officer at SBL Global, shared with HT Lifestyle top kitchen staples that may already be a part of your daily meals, but when taken in specific ways, can become powerful allies in supporting your health.

Here are the herbs, spices, and seeds she shared, decoding the benefits in treating everyday health concerns:

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