Spices are substances obtained from various plants and added to foods, drinks, and even some medicines to change their taste, smell, and color. They are used all over the world for their medicinal properties and wonderful flavoring. Each culture and region uses different types of spices, from saffron and cardamom to cinnamon and pepper. In addition to their use in cooking, spices also play an important role in traditional and modern medicine, for example, ginger is used to improve the digestive system and turmeric is used as a natural anti-inflammatory.