| The Top Ten 10 Alternative Uses For Everyday Herbs, Spices, etc |
Ginger-Taken either
as a tea, infusion or
a juice. It can ease
flatulence, diarrhoea,
and can calm
menstruation pains
and the digestion.
as a tea, infusion or
a juice. It can ease
flatulence, diarrhoea,
and can calm
menstruation pains
and the digestion.
Garlic-Using the juice mixed
with honey and vinegar its
said to be very good for curing
chest infections, colds and
sore throats. It's also said if
you take garlic regularly, after
a couple of months you can
see a drop in your cholesterol.
with honey and vinegar its
said to be very good for curing
chest infections, colds and
sore throats. It's also said if
you take garlic regularly, after
a couple of months you can
see a drop in your cholesterol.
Dandelion-If you
use the leaves for a
tea, this can help
with getting rid of
excess water, It is a
great diuretic which
can also be used for
premenstrual fluid.
use the leaves for a
tea, this can help
with getting rid of
excess water, It is a
great diuretic which
can also be used for
premenstrual fluid.
Rosemary-As a tea or a
tincture it can be used for
headaches, forgetfulness
and has been said to
help with premature
baldness. Also helps poor
circulation
tincture it can be used for
headaches, forgetfulness
and has been said to
help with premature
baldness. Also helps poor
circulation
Marjoram-Use the
leaves(preferably in
a muslin bag) to
add to your bath,
to ease aching
limbs. Used a an oil
it can ease
digestive spasms
and period pains.
leaves(preferably in
a muslin bag) to
add to your bath,
to ease aching
limbs. Used a an oil
it can ease
digestive spasms
and period pains.
Lavender-The
essential oil can be
used for sores or
burns. Taken as a
tea it can relieve
wind. Adding a few
drops of oil in a
bath can help with
sleep, it has a very
calming affect.
essential oil can be
used for sores or
burns. Taken as a
tea it can relieve
wind. Adding a few
drops of oil in a
bath can help with
sleep, it has a very
calming affect.
Thyme-For dry
coughs, pour 1cup of
boiling water over
1-2tsp of leaves
either fresh or dried.
Let it stand for
10mins. Take 1 cup,
3times a day. Or pour
1liter of boiling water
over 4tbsp of thyme,
leave to stand for
20mins, strain and
add to bath water
and inhale to expel
mucus from the lungs
coughs, pour 1cup of
boiling water over
1-2tsp of leaves
either fresh or dried.
Let it stand for
10mins. Take 1 cup,
3times a day. Or pour
1liter of boiling water
over 4tbsp of thyme,
leave to stand for
20mins, strain and
add to bath water
and inhale to expel
mucus from the lungs
Parsley-Just eaten
as it is can help
with anemia. It can
also help with
premenstrual flow
and cramps. Also
used as a digestive
remedy for colic if
taken as a tea or
infusion. And can
be used as a mild
laxative.
as it is can help
with anemia. It can
also help with
premenstrual flow
and cramps. Also
used as a digestive
remedy for colic if
taken as a tea or
infusion. And can
be used as a mild
laxative.
Stinging Nettles-Can
be boiled up as a
tea or an infusion for
male prostrate
problems and also
as a diuretic,
eliminating waste
via the kidneys. Can
also reduce arthritis,
gout and rheumatic
problems
be boiled up as a
tea or an infusion for
male prostrate
problems and also
as a diuretic,
eliminating waste
via the kidneys. Can
also reduce arthritis,
gout and rheumatic
problems
Sage-Can aid digestion as a tincture or a tea. It can also help
with a sore throat as a mouth wash. It has been said that it can
help with the menopause as a tea. Just pour boiling water over
the herb and leave to stand for up to 7mins, then drink.
with a sore throat as a mouth wash. It has been said that it can
help with the menopause as a tea. Just pour boiling water over
the herb and leave to stand for up to 7mins, then drink.
