Kitchen Medicine
Let your foods be medicines and your medicines be food
Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Blueberries are very cleansing for the digestive tract.
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea capita)
The humble cabbage is one of magical healing plant, which, has high vitamin C content has saved nume..
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Caraway (Carum carvi)
This ia an excellent carminative and digestive aid
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Carrot (Daucus carota)
The common carrot is one of the best sources for vitamin A, and also contains a host of other vitami..
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Celery (Apium graveolens)
This common vegetable is an excellent diuretic
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Chamomile is an old stand-by favorite that can be used almost for any condition
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Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllus)
Cloves stimulate the circulation, improve digestion, expel wind and counteract nausea
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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
One of the best herbs to aid digestion, stimulate the appetite, reduce griping, colicky pains, winds..
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Cranberry (Vaccinium vitis idaea)
Cranberries are astringent and can be used for inner bleeding (stomach/lung)
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
This is more of a cosmetic plant than a healer
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Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Ayurvedic doctors prescribe it for the treatment of dyspepsia, wind, diarrhea and dysentery
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
The aromatic seeds of this herb together with those of Cardamom are sometimes served as breath-sweet..
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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
This herb tends to be underused, especially when considering its many medicinal properties
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Figs (Ficus carica)
Dried figs soaked in water or milk is a great laxative remedy
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Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic is one of the favorite of all herbs. Garlic doesn't just add great flavor to any meal but is ..
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
A favorite Chinese herb used for all kinds of stomach troubles, nausea, indigestion and cramps, it s..
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Horseradish (Amoracia rusticana/ Cochlearia armoracia)
This is often called as cursed herb, which in some areas grows abundantly as a weed, is used as a mu..
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Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Dried bean pods are an incredibly effective diuretic agent
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Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Lavender has so many uses and applications that one could dedicate a whole book to it
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Lemon (Citrus medica)
Rich in Vitamin C, Lemon is an old standby remedy for colds and flues
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Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
The root decoction is used for catarrhal conditions of the digestive and the respiratory system
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Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
This tea should be enjoyed in small quantities as it stimulates the circulation and can raise the bl..
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Oats (Avena sativa)
Oats are very strengthening and nutritious
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Onion (Allium cepa)
Onion and garlic are similar in their action, though onion tends to be the gentler of the two
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Parsley (Petroselinum sativum)
In moderation parsley is a useful healing herb
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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
This is an old standby remedy. Useful for conditions of the digestive tract, such as winds, nausea a..
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Pumpkin (Curcurbita pepo)
This vegetable is rich in vitamin B. For medicinal purposes only the raw fruit flesh is used.
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Rosehip (Rosa canina)
Very rich in vitamin C, this is the tea of choice for coughs and colds. It also makes a very refresh..
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
This herb is a great restorative. In times of excessive exertion or mental and physical stress it is..
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Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sage is an excellent astringent. It makes the best astringent and antiseptic gargle and mouthwash fo..
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme tea is the best remedy for a dry, tickly cough, bronchitis and lung catarrh
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
A well known ingredient of curry powder, turmeric has recently attracted some attention by western s..
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Watercress (Nasturtium amphibium)
This comes under cabage family (Brassicacae). This humble herb should be added generously to the sal..
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Wheat (Triticum sativum)
Pure, unadulterated wheat starch is a great drying and soothing powder for weeping skin rashes and i..
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
A well known kitchen herb used for making pesto and flavoring tomato dishes
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Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Barley gruel is an excellent nutritional food for throat and stomach problems
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Asparagus stimulates the kidneys and increases urinary secretion. This can be beneficial as part of ..
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Apples (Fructus malus)
The common apple is a true miracle fruit. The fresh fruit, apple flower tea, apple peel tea, apple c..
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Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Anise seed is an aromatic spice, which in the olden days was usually added to other, more foul tasti..
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