Table 1 Scientific and local names of selected spices evaluated in the study
S. no | Name of spice | Scientific name | Local name |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Red chillies | Capsicum annuum L. & Capsicum frutescens L. | Lal mirch |
2 | Turmeric | Curcuma longa L. | Haldi |
3 | Cumin seeds | Cuminum cyminum L. | Zeera |
4 | Coriander seeds | Coriandrum sativum L. | Dhania |
5 | Mustard seeds | Brassica juncea L.Czern | Rai |
6 | Fenugreek seeds | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. | Mehthi |
7 | Black pepper | Piper nigrum L. | Kali mirch |
8 | Cloves | Syzygium aromaticum | Lavang |
9 | Cardamom | Elettaria cardamomum Maton | Ilaichi |
10 | Cinnamon | Cinnamomum zeylanicum Breyn | Dalchini |
11 | Caraway seeds | Carum carvi L. | Shahzeera |
12 | Carom seeds | Trachyspermum ammi L. | Ajwain |
13 | Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | Jaiphal |
14 | Mace | Myristica fragrans | Japatri |
15 | Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | Saunf |
16 | Asafoetida | Ferula asafoetida | Hing |
17 | Star Anise | Illicium verum | Anasphal |