1. CAYENNE - Cayenne pepper has wonderful cardiovascular benefits, including lowering blood pressure. Famed herbalist Doctor John Christopher noted that a couple of teaspoons of cayenne pepper never failed to stop a heart attack in only minutes. When added to food, cayenne increases appetite, improves digestion and relieves gas, nausea and indigestion. It also thins phlegm and eases its passage from the lungs.
2. GARLIC - Garlic is a
natural antiseptic and powerful cancer fighter
with numerous other health benefits. It helps lower
cholesterol, reduces plaque, lowers blood pressure, and
lowers the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the
arteries). Garlic is also effective against digestive
ailments and diarrhea.
3. TURMERIC - The curcumin contained in turmeric provides powerful anti-cancer properties, especially for smokers and past smokers. Curcumin has clinically proven anti-inflammatory effects, including significant beneficial effects in relieving rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Turmeric is also packed with antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, and may help prevent cataracts.
4. CINNAMON - Cinnamon
contains a compound that kills a variety of
illness causing bacteria, including the E.coli, Salmonella,
and Staphylococcus aureas. Research shows that
cinnamon can also stop the growth of the Asian flu virus.
Cinnamon helps lower blood pressure and helps
regulate menstrual cycles. In addition, cinnamon has a
tranquilizing effect that helps reduce anxiety and
stress
5. OREGANO - Oregano is
a powerful natural antiseptic. It contains 19
chemical compounds with antibacterial actions as well as
four compounds that soothe coughs. In addition,
oregano helps soothe stomach muscles, making it a good
digestive aid, and it helps lower blood pressure.
6. GINGER - Ginger is a
wonderful digestive aid which stimulates saliva
flow and digestive activity, settles the stomach, relieves
vomiting, and eases pain from gas and diarrhea.
Ginger is also effective as an anti-nausea remedy.
Researchers have found that ginger is more effective
against motion sickness than the most commonly used
over the counter medication. Ginger is also used as a
pain reliever and it helps lower bad cholesterol.
7. FENUGREEK -
Fenugreek seeds help treat diabetes, lower blood sugar
and lower bad cholesterol. Fenugreek also helps
maintain good metabolism, prevents constipation, purifies
the blood and helps flush out harmful toxins.
Fenugreek seeds and leaves are good for increasing breast
milk in lactating women.
8. BASIL - Basil is an herbal carminative which can relieve gas and soothe stomach upsets. Research has also indicated that basil helps prevent aging.
9. CLOVE - Oil of clove
is 60 to 90 percent eugenol, which is a potent
pain deadening anti-microbial. Clove has earned the official
endorsement of the FDA as an effective stopgap
measure for tooth pain. Clove also helps lower blood sugar
by helping the body use insulin more
effectively. Cloves was also found in one study to speed
healing of dreaded cold sores.
10. BLACK PEPPER –
Black pepper is one of the oldest and most commonly used
spices. It has a stimulating effect on the
digestive organs and produces an increased flow of saliva
and digestive juices. Black pepper can help
relieve indigestion as well as flatulence. It also helps
improve absorption and utilization of curcumin,
which the body normally does not absorb very well.
The above list barely scratches the
surface of all the wonderful healing herbs and
spices nature has provided for our “kitchen medicine
cabinet”. For many more examples see:
By:
http://wakeup-world.com/2011/09/22/the-medicine-cabinet-in-your-kitchen-ten-top-common-healing-herbs-and-spices/
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