| HERBS IN YOUR KITHEN A quick reference guide by SURAYA Anise: Soothing, digestive (especially in a tea) Basil In a poultice, it is good for drawing out poisons for insects bites/stings Caraway: Stimulant and carminative properties Cayenne: Digestive aid. Helps in causes of intestinal problems. Cinnamon: Carminative, stimulant, astringent, antiseptic, stops vomiting, relieves flatulence, is useful in cases of diarrhea, and womb hemorrhage. . Clary, Common: Antispasmodic, balsamic, carminative, tonic, aromatic. Good support for the digestive system. Cloves: Good for flatulence, nausea, bad breath, and digestive problems. Coriander: Stimulant, aromatic, and carminative. Cumin: Support for the digestive system. Presently, it is used in veterinary practice as a carminative. Currant, Black: Diuretic, diaphoretic, febrifuge. Sore throat. Dill: Colic, carminative, stimulant, aromatic, good herb for children. Fennel: Colic and chronic coughs. Fenugreek: Preventing fevers, soother of stomachs, used for diabetes. Garlic: Immune enhancer, Circulatory booster, blood purifier Ginger: Digestive, nausea, motion sickness Horseradish: Digestive system stimulant, diuretic, dropsy, skin cleanser. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laurel: Oil- Used for topically for sprains, bruises, and internally on occasion for ear infections. Infusion- Removes obstructions, appetite enhancer, emmenagogue Veterinary Practice- Stimulant Mustards: Poultices Infusion (seeds)- helps relieve chronic bronchitis, and confirmed rheumatism. Gargle- Sore throat Nutmeg: Oil- stimulant for the gastrointestinal tract Grated(ointment)- Piles Mixed with Mace- Flatulence Parsley: Tea- Carminative & Diuretic Pepper: Stimulant, good for constipation Rosemary: Tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, stimulant Oil- Stomachic, nervine, cures many instances of headache In hair tonic/lotions- Good for the prevention of premature baldness Infusion- mixed with borax and used cold- Excellent hair wash Safflower: Infusion (leaves)- laxative and diaphoretic Saffron Infusion (pistils)- Carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue Diaphoretic for children Helpful in cases of Uterine hemorrhage. Sage: Gargle- treatment for mouth infections, sore throat, and tonsil swelling Rub (leaves/fresh)- Tooth cleanser and gum strengthener Tarragon: Extract- Good for nutritionally supporting the head, heart and liver Thyme, Basil: Poultice- snake bites and bruises Infusion- Nerve Toner Thyme, Garden Syrup (fresh herb)- Whooping cough Infusion- sore throat, excess gas Oil- Rheumatism Herb tobacco- Digestion, headache and drowsiness Dried flowers- Preserves linens from insects |