Below is a list of herbs/spices commonly found in most kitchens and what medicinal purposes they have.
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
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