Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 This is interesting, Mark. > Radishes are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family But of course - and so easy to overlook cuz they don't look like cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower - unless you see those little flowers when they're growing. Also turnips and rutebegas (love em!). And those crucifers are soooo good for the bod! I didn't know about the salicylates :=( Or the lactic acid thingie with pickles .. . . I'd figure that, for someone who was sensitive to both crucifers AND lactic acid, the combo of radish and pickles for snacking could cause major unhappy tum. And I like ginger for unhappy tum too, btw. Also peppermint - but ginger seems to work even better. Best, Pat ;=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 You are right, ginger is probably the best herb for straight nausea, peppermint is good, but more for settling a stomach and cramps. It is also better if your nausea comes from a headache or a cold. Here are some other herbs if people are interested that work well for different types of stomach disorcers. CATNIP!!! Yes catnip, helps unwind intestinal cramping. It combines well with peppermint and chamomile( The next herb I am going to mention), and catnip is also a mild sedative. IF your nausea is provoked by nervousness, catnip is the best there is .. You know that feeling some people get when they are under pressure etc. Chamomile is also good for intestinal spasms. It works well to expel intestinal gas. LEMON BALM, a member of the mint family as well also helps to expel intestinal gas, and works well against viruses. Perhaps most importantly when you are queasy, lemon balm tastes good. Last but not least, and I mention this one because the aromatherapy value is wonderful, and works fantastically is LAVENDER!!! Lavender helps decrease motion sickness and it's mere scent relieves nausea. SO if you are in a place where you cannot get an herb, or make an herb tea, have some lavender with you, and it will work wonders. Lavender is also good for reducing scars and healing!!! WITH LOVE MARK veggiehound <veggiehound wrote: This is interesting, Mark. > Radishes are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family But of course - and so easy to overlook cuz they don't look like cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower - unless you see those little flowers when they're growing. Also turnips and rutebegas (love em!). And those crucifers are soooo good for the bod! I didn't know about the salicylates :=( Or the lactic acid thingie with pickles .. . . I'd figure that, for someone who was sensitive to both crucifers AND lactic acid, the combo of radish and pickles for snacking could cause major unhappy tum. And I like ginger for unhappy tum too, btw. Also peppermint - but ginger seems to work even better. Best, Pat ;=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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