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GINGER is one of the best stimulants that we have in domestic medicine. It is safe to use, warming and comforting to the digestion, and helps a sluggish circulation.
Easing flatulence and preventing nausea, its antispasmodic qualities make it useful for treating colic, cramps, period pain and morning sickness. Hot ginger tea may be taken to relieve colds and flu , boost immune systems and to cleanse the system by increasing perspiration.
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NUTMEG is a calmative helpful for vomiting, flatulence and to aid digestion. It can also be used for severe diarrhoea. In small doses nutmeg is a tonic. Nutmeg tea taken at night is a mild soporific, which will induce sleep in the wakeful and was also given for a languid digestion. |
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CINNAMON is an excellent remedy for indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea and flatulence. It is a general stimulant warming the body and toning the nervous system. Cinnamon is particularly useful to quell morning sickness in early pregnancy and is also said to be effective in stopping bleeding from the uterus.
Cinnamon has two full pages in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia specifying that it be used as an infusion for: Flatulent dyspepsia, Anorexia, Intestinal colic, Infantile diarrhorrea, common cold, influenza.
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CLOVES are the most stimulating of all the aromatic spices. They are cordial, warming and strengthening, soothing the nerves as well as stimulating them. They are also, like all spices, powerfully antiseptic.
Cloves may be used to allay nausea, vomiting and flatulence and to stimulate the digestive system. It is a powerful local antiseptic and mild anaesthetic.
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CARDAMOM seeds were chewed by the ancient Egyptians to whiten their teeth. An infusion of cardamom seeds drunk half an hour before meals stimulates the appetite and helps prevent flatulence.
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DANDELION is a very powerful diuretic, stimulating the kidney function. High in potassium, Dandelion makes an ideally balanced diuretic that may be used safely. As a cholagogue it may be used in inflammation and congestion of liver and gall bladder.
As a part of a wider treatment for muscular rheumatism it can be most effective.
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TEA a mild stimulant that supplies quercetin - an anti-oxidant that may lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. Loved as a pick-me-up in most cultures, all over the world.
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YERBA MATE. A stimulating drink that eliminates fatigue, stimulating mental and physical activity. It has a beneficial effect on nerves and muscles and upset stomachs; it also enhances intellectual work. Researchers from the Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific Society concluded in studies that Mate contains practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life.
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Star Anise
Star Anise is so named from the stellate form of its fruit. It is often
chewed in small quantities after each meal to promote digestion and
sweeten the breath. The fruit is used in the East as a remedy for
colic and rheumatism, and in China for seasoning dishes, especially
sweets.
The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs; and use the
pounded bark as incense.
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Sources :
1.British Herbal Pharmacopoeia 1983 by British Herbal Medicine
Association.
2.Herbal Delights by Mrs C.F.Leyel, Fellow of the royal institute.
3.The new holistic herbal by David Hoffman.
4.Botanical.com by Mrs. M. Grieve |
