Ancient Herbal Remedies

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Egyptian Herbal Remedies

Acacia (acacia nilotica)- vermifuge, eases diharea and internal

bleeding, also used to treat skin diseases.

Aloe vera - worms, relieves headaches, soothes chest pains, burns,

ulcers and for skin disease and allergies.

Basil (ocimum basilicum)- excellent for heart.

Balsam Apple (malus sylvestris) - laxative, skin allergies, soothes

headaches, gums and teeth, liver stimulant, weak digestion.

Bayberry(Myrica cerifera) - stops diarrhea, soothes ulcers, shrinks

hemorrhoids, repels flies.

Belladonna - pain reliever;camphor tree - reduces fevers, soothes

gums, soothes epilepsy.

Caraway (Carum carvi; Umbelliferae)- soothes flatulence, digestive,

breath freshener.

Cardamom( Eletarria cardamomum; Zingiberacae)- Used as a spice in

foods,digestive, soothes flatulence.

Colchicum (Citrullus colocynthus) - also known as " Meadow Saffron " ,

soothes rheumatism, reduces swelling.

Common Juniper tree (Juniperis phonecia; Juniperus drupacea)-

digestive, soothes chest pains, soothes stomach cramps.

Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba; Piperaceae)- urinary tract infections,

larynx and throat infections, gum ulcers and infections, soothes

headaches.

Dill (Anethum graveolens)- soothes flatulence, relieves dyspepsia,

laxative and diuretic properties.

Fenugreek(Trigonella foenum-graecum) - respiratory disorders,

cleanses the stomach, calms the liver, soothes pancreas, reduces

swelling.

incense(Boswellia carterii) - throat and larynx infections,

stops bleeding, cuts phlegm, asthma, stops vomiting.

Garlic (Allium sativa) - gives vitality, soothes flatulence and aids

digestion, mild laxative, shrinks hemorrhoids, rids body of " spirits "

(note, during the building of the Pyramids, the workers were given

garlic daily to give them the vitality and strength to carry on and

perform well).

Henna (Lawsomia inermis) - astringent, stops diarrhea, close open

wounds (and used as a dye).

Honey - was widely used, a natural antibiotic and used to dress

wounds and as a base for healing unguants, as was castor oil,

coriander,beer and other foods.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra - mild laxative, expels phlegm, soothes

liver, pancreas and chest and respiratory problems.

Mustard (Sinapis alba) - induces vomiting, relieves chest pains.

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) - stops diarrhea, relives headaches,

soothes gums, toothaches and backaches.

Onion (Allium cepa) - diuretic, induces perspiration, prevents colds,

soothes sciatica, relieves pains and cardiovascular problems.

Parsley (Apium petroselinum) - diuretic.

Mint (Mentha piperita) - soothes flatulence, aids digestion, stops

vomiting, breath freshener.

Sandalwood (Santallum albus) - aids digestion, stops diarrhea,

soothes headaches and gout (used, of course, in incense).

Sesame (Sesamum indicum)- soothes asthma.

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)- laxative.

Thyme (Thymus/Thimbra) - pain reliever.

Tumeric (Curcumae longa) - closes open wounds (also was used to dye

skin and cloth).

Poppy (papaver somniferum) - relieves insomnia, relieves headaches,

anesthetic, soothes respiratory problems, deadens pain.