culinary herbs as natural therapies

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Hi everyone,

 

I don't usually answer most questions but this one I can. Infusions of

basil can be used for the following

 

BASIL

Indigestion - An infusion will aid digestion and dispel gas after a meal.

Stomach Cramps - An infusion will also help stomach cramps.

Anxiety - Basil has a slight sedative property and an infusion will

counteract nervous headaches and anxiety.

Constipation - Add a little chopped basil to a glass of wine and drink

after a meal. Be careful with this remedy however, because it can cause

diarrhea.

Insomnia & Depression - A drop of basil oil on a pillow at night will help.

Sores - A poultice of basil seeds will help to heal. Basil also has

antibacterial properties.

Nausea - An infusion is also helpful when dealing with nausea, but do not

use if you are pregnant. See the next tip as to why.

Menstrual Cycle - A strong infusion can be taken to bring on a menstrual

cycle.

Stings - A drop of basil oil can soothe a wasp sting. Crushed leaves of

basil will stop a bee sting from swelling and aching. - Do not give basil

infusions to children under ten years of age.

 

OREGANO

Swelling - Make a poultice from oregano leaves and leave it on until the

swelling begins to lessen.

Nervous Headache - Take a strong infusion to relieve nervous headache.

Measles - An infusion will bring on perspiration and bring out measles.

Seasickness - Take an infusion of the flowers only to relieve seasickness.

Toothache - Put a few drops of oregano oil on the tooth to stop pain.

 

PARSLEY

Kidney Infection - Make an infusion of the leaves or a decoction of the

seeds and take 2 to 3 times per day. Do this for only 2 days in a row.

If you take this remedy for more than the prescribed amount of days you

can strip your body of beneficial Vitamins and minerals causing a bigger

problem.

Water Retention - Make an infusion of the leaves or a decoction of the

seeds and take 2 to 3 times per day for 2 days.

Hemorrhoids - Take an infusion 2 times a day for 2 days. If the

hemorrhoids do not disappear try another 2 days after a 2 day rest.

Gout - An infusion encourages uric acid that eliminates gout.

Upset Stomach - To ease an upset stomach, take a strong infusion steeped

until cold and reheated before being drunk.

Insect Bites - Rub fresh crushed parsley on the bite. It should reduce

swelling.

 

THYME

Flatulence - Take an infusion for relief of gas.

Asthma - Boil 4 cups water and add 3 T thyme. Place on a heat proof pad

on a table. Cover the pot and your head with a towel and inhale the fumes

for at least 10 minutes. The volatile oils will go directly to the lungs

and will open them making breathing easier.

Bronchitis - Use same inhalation method as for asthma. This also breaks up

the buildup in the lungs making it easy to cough up and expel mucous.

Colds - Use a strong infusion to induce sweating. This will bring down the

fever.

Rheumatism - Add an infusion to the bath. Thyme can also be added to

liniments and massage oil. It brings a warming sensation to the afflicted

area.

Digestion - An infusion will soothe the digestive system acting as an

antispasmodic to the smooth muscle of the stomach.

 

 

As with any remedy, please be careful that you are not allergic to the herb.

Also be aware that theses remedies are not CURES. If you condition

continues you must seek professional help. If you are pregnant or nursing

do not try these remedies.

 

Debbie H.

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http://members.tripod.com/~starspirit/prymethyme.html

 

Marsha Gillespie <margill

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Thursday, June 17, 1999 4:44 PM

[herbal remedies] culinary herbs as natural therapies

 

 

>Marsha Gillespie <margill

>

>I was wondering if any common culinary herbs such as basil, thyme,

marjoram,

>summer savory, parsley, oregano, etc. might be useful in various natural

>therapies of any kind? If so, could anyone elaborate on this?

>margill

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[Guest guest]

Most culinary herbs are good for digestion--which is one reason why they

became culinary herbs to begin with! Most also have other uses--thyme,

for example, is one of the best herbal antiseptic agents; sage is also

antiseptic, and contains estrogen-like plant compounds that make it

useful during menopause; and cloves, of course are famous for allaying

toothache pain. It's fun to get a book and read about the uses of these

common herbs (as well as the less common ones). Makes you want to make

your spaghetti sauce really, really spicy!

 

May

 

Marsha Gillespie wrote:

>

> I was wondering if any common culinary herbs such as basil, thyme, marjoram,

> summer savory, parsley, oregano, etc. might be useful in various natural

> therapies of any kind? If so, could anyone elaborate on this?

 

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