7. Coriander

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Proving itself as one of the oldest spices known to man, coriander seeds were found among the many objects left in Tutankhamen’s tomb. It was also referred to in the Bible and was known to have been used as a spice in ancient Greece. Coriander’s benefits are many, including the ability to help alleviate cholesterol problems, constipation, type 2 diabetes, diarrhea, eczema, flatulence, high blood pressure, indigestion, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, lead poisoning, liver disease, psoriasis, rosacea, stomachache, ulcers and yeast infections.