{"id":240,"date":"2009-01-19T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2009-01-19T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2009\/01\/19\/a-collection-of-spices-that-heal\/"},"modified":"2009-01-19T09:00:11","modified_gmt":"2009-01-19T07:00:11","slug":"a-collection-of-spices-that-heal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/a-collection-of-spices-that-heal\/","title":{"rendered":"A collection of spices that heal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"justify\" style=\"font-size: 12px\">&nbsp;<br \/>Sage:<br \/>Great for acne, throat infections, gum infections, breast pain and oily hair. Internally sage settles indigestion and gas. It also has been used as a tea to help anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n<p>Oregano:<br \/>Try this to cure bad breath. Use it as a mouthwash for inflammations of the mouth or throat. It has been shown to relieve headaches. Use it as a tea to help diminish coughs of colds and whooping cough. Make a paste and use as an antiseptic on insect bites.<\/p>\n<p>Paprika:<br \/>A good source of vitamin C. It has also been known to promotecirculation and helps with menstrual cramping.<\/p>\n<p>Parsley:<br \/>This is one of the most nutrient rich herbs we have. When taken internally it helps to detoxify the body. It is also useful as a diuretic. It is used as an anti-inflammatory and an anti-spasmodic. It helps urinary tract infections, indigestion, colic, menstrual complaints, and inhibits tumour growth. Use it externally to relieve itching.<\/p>\n<p>Cloves:<br \/>Used traditionally for dental pain. Apply oil of clove to the gum when you have a toothache. Use it in warm water for a foot bath for athlete&#39;s foot. It is also an anti-microbial. It helps with digestive problems and is<br \/>good for nausea.<\/p>\n<p>Take a little to stop hiccups.<br \/>Soothe arthritis pain by making a tea of one half teaspoon powdered cloves to a cup of boiling water. Let it sit for 20 minutes and drink up.<\/p>\n<p>Ginger:<br \/>It is an anti-inflammatory. Use as a compress for in inflamed joints and sprains. Apply the compress to the chest for bronchitis, colds, allergies, on<br \/>the abdomen for menstrual cramps. Steep as tea or nausea, colds, bronchitis, the flu, and to promote circulation.<\/p>\n<p>Rosemary:<br \/>Used externally to promote hair growth, dandruff, scalp health, and circulation. Also makes a great mouthwash, and an antibacterial gargle for sore throats. Internally Rosemary can be used as a pain reliever for headaches and<br \/>arthritis. It also has been known to promote good digestion and circulation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; <br \/>Ammarah<br \/>Radio Islam<br \/>+27118547022<br \/>ammarah@radioislam.co.za<br \/>www.radioislam.co.za<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Sage:Great for acne, throat infections, gum infections, breast pain and oily hair. Internally sage settles indigestion and gas. It also has been used as a tea to help anxiety and depression. Oregano:Try this to cure bad breath. Use it as a mouthwash for inflammations of the mouth or throat. 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