Can Spices Heal?

Did you know you can look on your spice shelf and perhaps find something that has been listed as a healing agent?

Check these out!

Cloves:

Used traditionally for dental pain. Apply oil of clove to the gum when you have a toothache.

Use it in warm water for a foot bath for athlete's foot.

It is also an anti-microbial. It helps with digestive problems and is good for nausea.

Take a little to stop hiccups.

Soothe artritis pain by making a tea of one half teaspoon powdered cloves to a cup of boiling water. Let it sit for 20 minutes and drink up.

Ginger:

It is an anti-inflammatory.

Use as a compress for in inflamed joints and sprains.

Apply th compress to the chest for bronchitis, colds, allergies, on the abdomen for menstrual cramps.

Steep as tea or nausea, colds, bronchitis, the flu, and to promote circulation.

Oregano:

Try this to cure bad breath. Use it as a mouthwash for inflammations of the mouth or throat.

It has been shown to relieve headaches.

Use it as a tea to help diminish coughs of colds and whooping cough.

Make a paste and use as an antiseptic on insect bites.

Paprika:

A good source of vitamin C. It has also been known to promote circulation and helps with menstrual cramping.

Parsley:

This is one of the most nutrient rich herbs we have. When taken internally it helps to detoxify the body.

It is also useful as a diuretic. It is used as an anti-inflammatory and an anti-spasmodic.

It helps urinary tract infections, indigestion, colic, menstrual complaints, and inhibits tumor growth.

Use it externally to relieve itching.

Rosemary:

Used externally to promote hair growth, dandruff, scalp health, and circulation.

Also makes a great mouthwash, and an antibacterial gargle for sore throats.

Internally Rosemary can be used as a pain reliever for headaches and arthritis. It also has been known to promote good digestion and circulation.

Sage:

Great for acne, throat infections, gum infections, breast pain and oily hair.

Internally sage settles indigestion and gas. It also has been used as a tea to help anxiety and depression.

Thyme:

It's known as an anti-parasitical agent. When used internally it can help anything from the lack of appetite to pour indigestion and diarrhea.

Has been used to negate a hangover and stomach cramps.

A fusion of thyme has been known to help bronchitis, colds, and whooping cough.

Externally thyme can be used as an antifungal, and on parasites such as scabies and crabs.

You can mix a tincture of 4 ounces of thyme to 1 pint of alcohol to help with that. It has also been used as an anti-septic.

Here is a recipe For Arthritic Tea -- one half teaspoon turmeric, three pods cardamom and one quarter cup water. Simmer five minutes and it add one half cup milk and two tablespoons almond oil. Heat to just before a boil. Add honey if necessary.

Disclaimer: This information is based on various articles and books I have read about the healing properties of herbs and spices. It is not to be used as a substitute for valid medical care. I am not a medical advisor, healer, or medical expert. Please remember to consult your health care provider before making any changes in your health routine.