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 arthritis 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 the 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: