Lots of spices and herbs, commonly maintained around the kitchen, may be used for herbal healing to combat infection, disinfect and heal wounds, increase brain capacity and destroy toxic properties in the body. Be wary that lots of these herbs hold essential oils within them which are toxic in vast amounts so should definitely be shunned during pregnancy. Experiment with the following:
- Rosemary is my most favored for herbal healing. It is known as the herb of remembrance (or the herb of chicken) because it increases blood flow to the brain providing increased memory, focus, concentration and mental stamina. Use the dried or fresh leaves and steep them in the same way as with tea. Rosemary is also one of nature’s best antioxidants as it helps prevent cell damage and supports the liver function to remove toxic properties from the body.
- Tumeric is also an effortless way to help destroy toxic properties in your body. Furthermore, to decrease inflammation in your joints or muscles or anywhere within your body, combine 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder into a few ounces of warm water and consume it immediately. If you aren’t fond of the taste combine some cinnamon or follow it up with your favorite fruit juice. This bright yellow powder is used as a clothing dye, so be cautious, it may discolor your clothes!
- Cayenne is a vigorous, topical pain neutralizer. Try this spicy, red powder for pain and inflammation of any type: joint pain, muscle pain or nerve pain. Mix 1 part cayenne powder with 5 parts flour, add some water until it becomes a thick paste and then spread it onto a piece of fabric. Close up the fabric making sure the cayenne paste is in the centre. Hold this to the affected area for a maximum of 15 minutes, watching for redness or burning. Also, shake a bit of cayenne in your socks to keep your feet cozy on cold days.
- At times when you feel that sensation in the back of your throat as if you’re about to get ill, chew on a few sage leaves. The essential oils in those leaves are antimicrobial and may help thwart the infection. A pure form of this essential oil can be combined with a glass of water and gargled. Also, crush the leaves with a mortar and pestle then wrap them in sterile gauze and put to use on scrapes and cuts to clean your wound.
- Parsley can be used for speedy herbal healing of wounds, bruises, stings and bites. Mash the leaves of this garnish that freshens breath, then enclose them in some sterile gauze and put directly onto the skin.
Now you can see, herbal healing is practical from within your own kitchen - it’s effective and cost efficient!
Naturopathic medicine is a safe, efficient and natural approach to you as well as your family’s health. Naturopathic healers can and will empower you to live a healthy lifestyle while assisting you with treating and preventing disease.
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This article is provided courtesy of HealthTopics.ca.
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