An example of this are Indian curries and chilies, which help digestion. In cultures where parasites are a problem, garlic or cayenne pepper, which are both antiparasitic, are used. Where food spoils more easily, you see many of the culinary herbs that we use. Herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary have preservative properties that will slow down the deterioration of food and hence make it safer to consume. One use is very simply that people are cooking with herbs more.
Many restaurants use cilantro, turmeric, vanilla, and other wonderful spices that enhance digestion.
This can help keep us from having digestive aftermath such as belching and flatulence. There's also a quest for looking for healthful beverages as opposed to simply drinking sugar colored beverages or caffeinated beverages. There are many herbal teas that are very safe for regular use and which provide us with vitamins and minerals. And of course, we see many herbal dietary supplements that benefit digestion. We'll talk about some of these digestive herbs in a bit.