Re: healing spices

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Hi Tammy and welcome. Check out the files too.. I believe Persian has started a herb and spice file.. also there is info thru out the message archives.. along with alot of other info..

Tummeric is also a wonder anti inflamatory..

SuziTammy <tmoore_1980@...> wrote:

thanks Suzi,

I just joined and have been wondering about the healing powers of spices.

TammySuzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote:

Herbs and Spices

Today we use spices and herbs to give flavor to our foods without thinking of their valuable medicinal qualities. We will list the common spices and their effects on our system. You will note that most of the spices have an effect on the digestive system.

Allspice: A fever breaker in colds.

Aniseed: Indigestion, baby colic.

Basil: Indigestion, nausea, gas.

Bay leaves: Upset stomach, gas.

Caraway: Infant colic, dyspepsia, hair and vision, problems.

Cardamom: Indigestion, stimulant, colic.

Cayenne: Stimulant, aids digestion, helps the secreting organs.

Celery seed: All types of stomach disorders.

Chervil: Poultice for bruises.

Cinnamon: Inflammation of the intestinal tract, stimulant.

Cloves: Oil of cloves for toothache, gas nausea, languid indigestion and dyspepsia, strong germicide, powerful antiseptic.

Dill: Hiccoughs, expels gas from stomach and intestines.

Garlic: High blood pressure, edema, rheumatism.

Ginger: Delayed or suppressed menstruation, cramps, diarrhea, colds, indigestion, gas pains, headaches, flu, colic, sore throat, nausea of pregnancy.

Horseradish: Stimulate sinuses, poultice for sciatica, excellent stimulant to the digestive organs.

Mace: Cleansing and detoxifying.

Marjoram: Poultice for painful swelling and rheumatism, nervous headache, stimulant, irregular menstruation.

Mint: Aids digestion, colic.

Mustard: Stimulant for sinuses, Poultices for rheumatism and hot foot baths for headaches, disorders of the digestive organs.

Nutmeg: Aids digestion and nervous stomach, one-half nutmeg steeped in hot water good for insomnia, (has narcotic effect in large doses), allays nausea and vomiting.

Oregano: Soothes the stomach and aids digestion.

Paprika: Stimulates appetite.

Saffron: Expels gas from stomach and intestines.

Sage: Antiseptic, blood cleanser, memory problems.

Savory: A cure for colic and flatulence.

Tarragon: Soothing for eczema and scurvy.

Thyme: Antiseptic for ptomaine poisoning, aids digestion, arrests gastric fermentation, colic.

Turmeric: Expels gas from stomach and intestines, assists gall bladder function.

Dr. 's Newsletters - Volume 4 Number 12

Suzi

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