Medicines in our house --- spices .....................
Topic started by Gaya3 (@ 1cust59.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net) on Wed Nov 14 18:29:45 .
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Hi friends,
This is interesting and thats y, i m bringing this to ur notice... i got this from "bawarchi"
Ginger
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Try pure ginger juice for stomach upsets nausea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, and motion sickness.
First thing in the morning take ginger tea it will help you from morning sickness.
Ginger can be useful in keeping cholesterol levels under control.
Ginger helps in the digestion since it contains a compound similar to the digestive enzymes found in our digestive tract, which may help to digest a heavy, protein-rich meal more easily.
Ginger can be chewed to relieve toothache.
Hot ginger drink is effective for cold and flu.
It helps to clear the blocked nose and stimulate the liver to remove toxins from the blood stream.
Ginger juice is made with a teaspoon of freshly squeezed juice of ginger and lime and a teaspoon of honey in hot water.
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Fenugreek seeds
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helps to control type I and II diabetes.
It reduces high serum cholesterol.
This seeds relieves constipation may be because the seeds contain a gum which when mixed with water expands in the gut and adds bulk to the stool.
It can be prescribed to nursing mothers to increase their milk production.
Since fenugreek seeds contain chemicals (diosgenin and estrogens isoflavones) similar to the female sex hormone oestrogen is considered as a potent menstruation promoter (menstrual discomforts), minimise symptoms of menopause.
Fenugreek sprouts can be incorporated in your salads to help to minimise these problems.
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Turmeric
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is a relative of ginger is considered as one of the amazing medicinal plants used in India for thousands of years. Lot of scientific study had been done about the medicinal property of turmeric.
Its antiseptic property is been proved scientifically.
It is used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property.
Turmeric is used to relieve digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery.
It has protective action on liver.
Turmeric helps by lowering serum cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke.
Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
Fresh or dry turmeric is used for saline gargles to relieve and prevent sore throats.
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Nutmeg and mace
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These spices come from the same plant.
Nutmeg is the seed and mace is the outer covering. This spice is expensive but has lot of medicinal values.
It helps in digestion and relieves nausea, vomiting, flatulence and diarrhoea.
The nutmeg should be powdered and mixed with honey and can be taken during diarrhoea. It can be given to small children also.1 teaspoon twice or thrice can be taken.
Large quantity can have harmful effects like miscarriage.
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Garlic
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is a bulb of a plant and used for cooking and also it has many medicinal properties.
It is an anti viral and anti bacterial agent with a high sulphur content.
Raw garlic helps to reduce the nasal congestion and as well as to help to relieve other symptoms of cold. Many of the volatile compounds are lost through cooking.
They are also good for high blood pressure and to lower the cholesterol levels.
Garlic is used for treating cramps and muscular spasm.
It can be taken directly or mixed with milk.
It has some draw backs like bad breath, may induce migraine and can cause contact dermatitis.
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Cumin seeds
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are used as a spice in cooking.
It helps to cure flatulence and colic pain. After heavy meals and to children after feed it can be given to prevent intestinal colic.
In 1 litre water add 1-teaspoon cumin seeds and boil it. This water has to be consumed the same day it should not be used the next day.
Cumin is of benefit to the heart and uterus and is given to women after childbirth to increase breast milk.
Cumin seeds contain good amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibre, calcium, iron and phosphorous.
Externally it can be used in liniments for stimulating circulation and bringing warmth to the area.
Take care,
Gaya3.
Responses:
- From: zengax (@ proxy.rost.ru)
on: Wed Nov 14 20:54:33
Really good info. thanks
- From: Gaya3 (@ 1cust98.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net)
on: Thu Nov 15 09:08:46
ha ha ha .........thanx zengax !!!!!
- From: soorriya (@ dialup-63.215.158.6.dial1.washington1.level3.net)
on: Thu Nov 15 10:40:32
Hai gaya3,
Doing good job.. thanks a lot..
These are really useful to us..
- From: Gaya3 (@ 1cust71.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net)
on: Thu Nov 15 13:49:30
hi sooriya,
thanx friend.... for the appreciation !!!
Take care,
Gaya3.
- From: Lavanya (@ dhcp-22-115.townisp.com)
on: Fri Nov 16 00:31:40
Hi Gaya3,
That really is great info!!
- From: Gaya3 (@ 1cust147.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net)
on: Fri Nov 16 09:53:41
ooh, thanx , Lavanya....
Take care,
Gaya3.
- From: zengax (@ proxy.rost.ru)
on: Sun Nov 18 23:31:42
Gaya Can you inform me where I can find more details about this heabal medicines.
- From: Gaya3 (@ 1cust101.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net)
on: Mon Nov 19 09:27:23
hello Zengax,
i dont understand, what do u want??? u mean the herbal tablets or natural things like tulsi......puthina and so on.........whatever u want , u go to go.com and type in there and click on go. I tried it for u, but i get only the names of the pharmacies...Anyway, take a look there !!!
Take care,
Bye,
Gaya3.
- From: fairhaz (@ fw1x.oxy.com)
on: Tue Nov 20 01:46:55
Gaya3,
Such good information. Thank you.
Fairhaz
- From: Puppy (@ 202.158.50.232)
on: Tue Nov 20 05:32:55
This is the lousiest discussion i have ever witnessed - Typical Iyengar stuff
- From: Gaya3 (@ 1cust144.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net)
on: Tue Nov 20 08:28:16
thanx fairhaz, and puppy ... u all r welcome............
Gaya3.
- From: RajiM (@ px2ar.ed.shawcable.net)
on: Tue Nov 20 15:20:34
Good information Gaya
- From: RajiM (@ px2ar.ed.shawcable.net)
on: Tue Nov 20 15:22:46
Hi Gaya3
r u GayathriSuresh.sorry if iam wrong.
- From: Gaya3 (@ 1cust171.tnt1.mercerville.nj.da.uu.net)
on: Sun Nov 25 12:26:09
Hi, raji.........
i m gaya3.........gayathri suresh......gayu......gaya......all.........ha ha ha!!!!!!
Take care,
Gaya3.
- From: Senthil kumar (@ engintech-060.et.utoledo.edu)
on: Wed Feb 6 16:44:07
Really good information Gaya3. Dont let yourself down if your receive bad comments. Try to improve and make this a worldwide useful page. Really I learnt something from this and even going to try out certain things. Thanx a lottttttt.
Friendly,
Senthil
- From: Shankar (@ pool0049.cvx25-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net)
on: Wed Feb 6 21:29:52
Is this thread a Gaya fanclub meeting? I am asking because what does it take to become a member? :)
- From: Maya Varma (@ nc2.emirates.net.ae)
on: Wed Feb 6 23:58:13
Hi All,
Thanks Gaya for your helpful tips.
Some more helpful tips listed below.
Home remedies at a glance
Much before the existence of pills and the modern antibiotics, Mother Nature offered a bountiful home remedies to cure all ills. Here is a ready reckoner for these home remedies that will come in handy while tackling your family's common illnesses. So the next time you or anyone at home is feeling under the weather, head for the kitchen cabinet instead of your medicinal kit. Listed below are a host of remedies for some common ailments.
Cough
Add a gram of turmeric (haldi) powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a cardamom for a long time.
Cold
Mix a gram of dalchini powder with a teaspoon of honey to curb a cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper. This should be consumed twice a day. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears.
Hiccups
Take a warm slice of lemon and sprinkle salt, sugar and black pepper on it. The lemon should be eaten until the hiccups stop.
Toothache
Chew a clove or dip a piece of cotton wool in clove oil and place on the aching tooth for best results.
Itching
Apply neem oil to the affected area. Or make a fresh paste of some neem leaves and apply externally. Boil neem leaves in the hot water used for your bath. Also eat a teaspoon of neem juice along with sugar for quick relief.
Injury
For any cut or wound, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying haldi.
Bodyache
Boil ten tulsi leaves in one cup of water until the syrup is reduced to half a cup. After cooling, add salt to the liquid decoction. Take this mixture daily to stop body ache. Alternatively take half a gram of dalchini powder with one-teaspoon honey at least twice a day for best results.
Physical weakness
In order to reduce weakness and increase blood circulation, make a dry fruit milkshake made out of ten dry grapes, five dates and two dry figs along with a glass of milk. Have it once or twice a day to feel fresh and energetic.
Diabetes
The best remedy for this disease is the bitter gourd, better known as 'karela'. Eat this vegetable as often as you can or have at least one tablespoon of karela juice daily to reduce blood sugar levels in your blood and urine. Besides, take ten tulsi leaves, ten neem leaves and ten belpatras with a glass of water early morning on an empty stomach. It will work wonders in keeping your sugar levels under control.
- From: Leslie (@ cache-ntc-ab01.proxy.aol.com)
on: Fri Jul 18 22:20:36
Re: Garlic breath - if you cut the garlic clove in half lengthwise and remove the green sprout in the middle (discard it) and use the rest of the garlic you won't have garlic breath.
- From: Mini (@ c-24-99-47-32.atl.client2.attbi.com)
on: Sun Aug 10 12:30:28 EDT 2003
Hi,
For all those interested in the magical properties of spices, aprt from their medicinal ones:) do read Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni's, " Mistress of Spices". It might tell you that turmeric can unlock knots of frustration and fenugreek can make broken love, whole again.
Have fun.
Mini
- From: dinesh (@ )
on: Tue Sep 16 05:24:28
Good Information!!Thanks
I may require some more information.how & where can i get it.
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