11Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains an extremely potent aromatic compound called solo tone and when consumed in heavy amounts, can prompt a sweet maple odor in sweat and urine.
12Lemon balm
Lemon balm not only acts as a mild sedative and sleep aid but also boosts memory performance.
13Chili peppers
Chili peppers evolved to be spicy because heat repels most animals except for birds, which are responsible for spreading their seeds.
14Saffron
During the Middle Ages, saffron was so expensive some traders would try to increase their profits by bulking up the herb with yellow marigold petals. When authorities in Nuremberg, where the herb was mainly traded, found out about these tainted parcels of saffron, the traders were burned alive.
15Chamomile
Pregnant women should not drink chamomile, as it may lead to miscarriage.
16Mint
Mint was strewn across floors in Ancient Greece to cover the smell of the hard-packed soil, thus being known as the "herb for hospitality."
17Star anise
Anise, star anise, and licorice are completely botanically unrelated, despite smelling and tasting very similar.
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18Catnip
Catnip is 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET, the compound used in most insect repellents.
19Saffron
Saffron is the most expensive food on earth, costing approximately $5,000 per pound. It is so expensive due to the fact that it has to be harvested manually, and takes between 50,000-75,000 flowers to produce just one pound of the spice.
20Cinnamon
Cinnamon can prevent mold growth. Scientists have created cinnamon-based packaging that can prevent mold in bread and in other baked goods.
