Michelin star chef and 'MasterChef US','Hell's Kitchen', 'Kitchen Nightmares', 'Hotel Hell' host Gordon Ramsay says: "Kitchens are hard environments and they form incredibly strong characters." Chefs, however, are not the only stars in the kitchen. Many gems are hidden away often taken for granted. Of these, six have been listed along with their amazing benefits to life and health.

Spice 1: Ginger

Benefits: This spice is helps in reducing and managing pain.  It is also a friend to travellers who have trouble with motion sickness and to pregnant women who struggle with nausea and morning sickness. Ginger may also help with the aftermath of chemotherapy sessions.

Ginger is an effective anti-inflammation food source. A recommended dose is 2 grams of extract from ginger to prevent or reduce colon inflammation.

Spice 2: Saffron 

Benefits: Despite being one of the - if not The - most expensive of herbs in the world, saffron is worth every penny it costs.  It is not only a spice for beauty but it also stems excessive blood flow, reduces fear and anxiety and cures depression.

Saffron extract marketed in capsule form has anti-convulsant benefits and is used to treat epilepsy.

Spice 3: Turmeric

Benefits: While this spice is great to use for a warm cup of cough treatment when mixed with warm milk, the anti-inflammatory properties of its curcumin content is quite able to assist in taking on such health disorders as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease and heart disease.

Spice 4: Garlic

Benefits: Not only does garlic give texture to any dish, but it is also wildly popular in fighting high blood pressure and aiding against heart disease.  It also serves as a natural antibiotic and aids in mental health by reducing risks of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Spice 5: Oregano.

Benefit: This herb is an excellent phytonutrient food source and has very potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. A Mexican study of this spice says that oregano is able to effectively fight a specific intestinal parasite compared to the drug tinidazol. Oregano ingredients in ointments and medicines used after a surgery help wounds to heal more quickly.

Spice 6: Cinnamon

Benefit: Just like coriander, cinnamon is an excellent aid in blood sugar control for cases of Type 2 diabetes. It also has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Risks of cardiovascular diseases and blood clots may be reduced with the help of cinnamon.