Herbs Thank you! Gary

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much. I will print this, cardamom is my very very favorite!

You never overwhelm us, believe me! I appreciate all the info you and Guru

toss to use.

Happy Weekend!

Donna

 

Gary Mattingly <gsmattingly wrote:

Cardamom from herbalpedia:

" Medicinal: Its digestive properties have made it

popular as an after-dinner infusion, and it acts as

a breath freshener when chewed. It is used in

India for many conditions, including asthma,

bronchitis, kidney stones, anorexia, debility and

weakened Vata. The herb has a long-lasting

reputation as an aphrodisiac.

Cardamom treats gastralgia, enuresis

(involuntary urination), warming, antimucus

stimulant to add to lung tonics. Take directly in

a powder of from ¼-1 tsp at a time.

Cardamom is very high in cineole, a

potent expectorant compound and a central

nervous system stimulant. In cases of

emphysema, add a teaspoon or two of powdered

cardamom to fruit juice or tea.

In Chinese medicine it: 1) increases the

Qi and replenishes deficiency; restores the lungs,

spleen and nerve and generates strength; lifts the

spirit and rids depression; 2) Warms and

invigorates the stomach and intestines; frees

spasms and dries mucous damp; awakens the

appetite, settles the stomach and quells vomiting;

3) Stimulates the lungs, expels phlegm and clears

the head; 4) antidotes poison and resolves

contusion.

Use: The most effective way to use

Cardamom for the above range of effects is in

essential oil form. It may be combined with a

carrier oil and massaged into the skin externally

or taken internally.

TCM: Tonifies kidney-yang; nourishes bone and

sinew; warms kidney and spleen

Indications: cold-spleen and cold-kidney

symptoms; deficient kidney-yang; vomiting and

diarrhea due to internal cold

Dosage: decoction: 3-10 grams, in two doses, on

an empty stomach. Powder: plain, infusion, or

capsules; 3-9 grams, in three doses, on an empty

stomach

Contraindication: stomach ulcers

Toxicity: Prolonged handling of cardamom

seeds may cause contact dermatitis (itching,

burning, stinging, reddened or blistered skin) or

make your skin more sensitive to sunlight "

 

Cinnamon from Herbalpedia:

" Medicinal Uses: It was one of the ingredients

in ivory jelly, which was made from powdered

ivory and given at one time to consumptives. It

raises vitality, warms and stimulates all the

vital functions of the body, counteracts

congestion, is antirheumatic, stops diarrhea,

improves digestion, relieves abdominal spasms,

aids the peripheral circulation of the blood.

Cinnamon is the second most widely used

warming stimulant in Chinese medicine, used

by Chinese herbalists much as Western

herbalists have used cayenne. In India, it is

taken after childbirth as a contraceptive. It has

a slight emmenagogic action—stimulating the

uterus and encouraging menstrual bleeding.

The bark is also administered by Ayurvedic

doctors for anorexia, bladder disorders, and a s

tonic for the heart. Japanese research in the

1980s showed that cinnamaldehyde was

sedative and analgesic. It is also thought to

reduce blood pressure and fevers.

One German study showed cinnamon

suppresses completely the cause of most

urinary tract infections and the fungus

responsible for vaginal yeast infections.. It

helps break down fats in your digestive system,

possibly by boosting the activity of some

digestive enzymes. You can dust a bit of

cinnamon on cuts and scrapes (it contains

eugenol) which helps relieve the pain of

household mishaps.

ENERGETICS: spicy, sweet, hot

MERIDIANS/ORGANS AFFECTED: spleen,

kidney, liver and urinary bladder "

 

Probably some on horseradish, etc. but I didn't

want to overwhelm. . . .

 

Gary

 

--- Donnalilacflower wrote:

 

> I really appreciate you sending info like this to

> the group.

> I shall add more turmeric to my diet. I like it

> but forget to use it.

> Now what are poppy seeds, cardamom, mustard

> seeds,cinnamon, horseradish root good for, I use

> those all the time, oh and my butter (just kidding

> about that one, it's good for my taste buds).

> Donna

>