How Do You Use Kitchen Herbs For Medicine?
Most of us have a very good medicinal herb storehouse–we just don’t realize it. Our kitchens are loaded with herbs and spices that we use when we cook. They are not only good for cooking but they also have medicinal value. An example of this is basil. When I have menstrual cramps, I like to experiment with different herbs to see which will work to relieve them the best. The most effective one for me is basil, which I always keep on hand because of all the Italian cooking I do. I also use sage for sore throats, ginger for inflammation and to keep my metabolism going strong, and I love to use cayenne when I have colds to relieve congestion and boost my immune system. What follows is a list of typical kitchen herbs and what they are used for when it comes to medicine. Basil: menstrual cramps, digestive problems, expels gas. Oregano: pain and inflammation, antifungal. Cinnamon: colds and flu, diabetes, metabolism. Cayenne: pain (when applied topically), colds and flu, strengthens the meta
