22 Herbs and Spices for Your Health2013-06-242024-05-08https://www.lesliecerier.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cerier-logo2.pngLeslie Cerierhttps://www.lesliecerier.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/garlic.jpg200px200px
Season Your Food with therapeutic herbs that please the palate while powering up your health
BASIL – Treats anxiety, colds coughs, depression, drug overdose and withdrawal, nervous exhaustion, rheumatic pain, stomachaches and vomiting; also stimulates appetite and relieves constipation.
BAY LEAVES – Relieves arthritis, atherosclerosis, bronchitis and poor circulation; strengthens and tones digestive organs.
CARAWAY – Helps appetite stimulation, bronchitis, chemotherapy-induced nausea, Crohn’s disease, colic, cramps, indigestion, menstrual regulation and shortness of breath.
CARDAMOM – Treats anorexia, asthma, bad breath, bloating, bronchitis, celiac disease, incontinence, indigestion, kidney stones, laryngitis, vomiting and spastic colon.
CAYENNE – Relieves migraines; stimulates circulation; breaks up congestion; and aids digestion. Can also be gargled for sore throat; applied topically to stop bleeding in wounds or as a lotion or cream with the active ingredient capsaicin relieving arthritic joints and sprains.
CINNAMON – Treats loss of appetite, arthritis, bloating, cramps, flatulence and gastrointestinal troubles; serves as an antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-fungal and carminative.
CLOVES – Helps anorexia, bad breath, coughs, diarrhea, impotence, parasites, sore throats, stomach cramps, toothaches and vomiting. Also helps absorb other herbs in a formula and prevents colic in breast-fed babies via breast milk.
PEPPERMINT – Helps colic, fatigue, fever, flatulence, flu, gastrointestinal troubles, gallbladder problems, halitosis, headache, morning sickness and nausea; serves as an analgesic, antimicrobial, antiparasitic and digestive aid.
ROSEMARY – Helps anxiety, asthma, bile secretion, depression, epilepsy, fatigue, flatulence, headaches, stress and vertigo; also serves as an antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, dyspeptic, and as a conditioner for dandruff, gray hair, and oily skin and hair.
SAGE – Treats anxiety, blood clots, canker sores, cystitis, depression, diarrhea, fever, hot flashes, memory problems, menopause, menses problems, night sweats, excessive perspiration and toothaches; also helps stop lactation.
THYME – Treats asthma, bronchitis, colds, colic, cough, diarrhea, hangovers, hay fever, headaches and menstrual cramps; can be used in gargle for dental decay and sore throats. Generally, serves as an antibiotic, antifungal and antiseptic.
TURMERIC – Treats arthritis, asthma, cancer, candida, high cholesterol, eczema, inflammation, uterine tumors and wounds.
This is an excerpt from my article “22 Ways to Spice up Your Health” originally published in greatLife 2002