Between turmeric (curry component), cinnamon and cayenne, the Eastern Indians have naturopathy beat. Their 90yos are out farming with a smile 7 days a week.
I don’t think I’ve ever met one that I didn’t wish as a neighbor. Special people.
Cardamom, coriander, cumin (oh yeah, and curry leaves)
The 28 or so spices used in Indian cooking are said to combat most Western maladies, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart ailments.
At my last house we did have lots of Indians and Pakistanis and others as neighbors.
And I am now taking turmeric every night because I just can’t eat enough to get all the health benefits that way. Sometimes I like Golden Milk but sometimes not in the mood for it. So I supplement with the capsules, must be combined with piperine from black pepper to get the full effect.