The Astounding benefits of some condiments and spices those we use daily 😮

It’s really surprising for me to know about the  the common spices and condiments those we use in the kitchen . 

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And before all of these I would like to share you the benefits of Aloe vera which is a common plant that can be seen everywhere . 

Medicinal Uses :-

1. Promotes menstrual flow

2. Soften swollen parts and releive pains

3. Good laxatives 

4. Kill and expel worms from the body

5. Soothes burns, cures eczema and falling hair

6. Useful in eye diseases 

The juice of the aloe vera is applied externally for soothing burns,wounds and cuts. Hairfall can also be reduced and it’s best solution for the hairfall problems .

Leaf pulp is recommended to promote menstrual flow ,expels worms from the body, in eye diseases, liver and spleen complains

Cuticle removed from leaf can be applied as suppository for external piles. By slowly

 massaging the area for few minutes. Refrigerate it for better benefit. 

Let’s see the hero of the content. Spices and condiments....🌿  

1. Fennel Seeds-  Foeniculum vulgare

Medicinal Uses:- 

          1.Abdominal pains

 2.Indigestion

3.Flatulence

      4.Liver diseases 

        5. Stomach aches

Actions :- Carminative ,Stomachic 

Roast the seeds and grind into powder and have 1/2 to 2g of this powder daily along with sugar to get rid of diseases related with stomach. 

2. Black cumin seeds- Nigella sativa 

Medicinal uses:-   Abdominal pain ,

                 Psoriasis,

               Eczema

               Wounds 

Actions:- Carminative , Diuretic ,Galactogogue

Grind the seeds and apply them along with traditional gingelly oil to get rid of eczema,skin diseases like conditions.

Black cumin seeds powder along with Mor cures continuous hiccups. 

3. Cumin seeds - Cuminum cyminum

Medicinal uses:- Reducing cough

Jaundice

Actions:- Carminative, Stimulant,Stomachic

Cumin seeds along with rock sugar crystals (“Katkandu”)  reduces cough .

4.Corriander seeds- Coriandrum sativum 

Medicinal uses:-Belching

                   Indigestion 

Actions:- Carminative 

         Diuretic 

             Stomachic 

Coriander seeds along with fennels give relief from frequent burping, strengthens the heart 

By chewing the seeds alone can reduce the bad odour of mouth.

5.Mustard seeds- Brassica nigra

Medicinal uses:- Promotes digestion 

                     Stimulate vomiting 

Actions:- Emertic 

                Diuretic

Mustard,Pepper seeds,Salt in equal amounts and followed by intake of warm water pacify the Vata,Pitta,Kapha Doshas 

Take 2g of Mustard seeds and grind them with water and can give to drink the mixture to reduce the toxic or as antidote action. 

Soak 8g of the seeds in water and about 130 ml quantity and drink the liquid mixture to get rid of the continuous hiccups.

6.Turmeric - Curcuma longa 

 Actions:- Aromatic

Carminative 

Hepatic tonic

Stimulant

Medicinal use:- Sinusitis

                        Vomiting 

                          Increases appetite 

Turmeric drink can be intaken to reduce the vigorous nature of jaundice . 

Have a bathe with turmeric paste to reduce the bad body odour. 

Hope these remedies brought you an idea about how important those small common things we use daily . 

Reference:- Dr.A.C Kurian( Plants that heal)