By Justine, on August 19th, 2010
Fresh Grated Nutmeg and Digestive Disorders
There are many remedies for digestive disorders sitting in your pantry. Now probably most of you have powdered nutmeg you use for baking but in this case we want whole nutmeg which you can also find at your grocery store. You would be surprised at the benefits of nutmeg in terms of digestive problems.
Grated nutmeg (Myristica fragens) is an invaluable aid in digestive discomfort, including diarrhea, nervous dyspepsia, vomiting, intestinal spasm and inflammatory diseases affecting the gut. It may also be used for gas or flatulence. Its actions as an antispasmodic and digestive tonic are due to its high concentration of volatile oils, including pinene and eugenol (also found in cloves.)
Add a tiny amount of grated fresh nutmeg to a cup of ginger tea. A diluted version of this recipe (2:1, boiled water to spiced tea) is also useful as a natural remedy for dealing with colic.
Additionally you can use nutmeg as an ingredient in making your own mouthwash. To create a spicy mouthwash soak 1 teaspoon each of nutmeg, peppercorns and rosemary in 150 ml (or about 5 ounces) of apple cider vinegar or red wine for 2 weeks. Strain before using. Chopped ginger root may also be included: if so, used warm, this will also soothe swollen tonsils or a sore throat.
By Justine, on January 26th, 2009
Rosemary has been recorded in every herbal and medical text since very early times, and it has long been regarded as a preserver of youth says Pamela Allardice writing in Natural Remedies A – Z. Rosemary has been much researched and used a a medicinal herb. It was first noted as having preservative qualities centuries ago when meat was wrapped in crushed rosemary leaves to stop it from spoiling.
Rosemary Tea - A tea made from fresh rosemary is beneficial for headaches and digestive disorders.
Rosemary Oil - With its powerful aroma, rosemary oil is an effective inhalant and decongestant. Use oil of rosemary on a child’s chest to ease a cough. Rosemary oil is also an effective rinse for oily hair and skin. Here is a simple recipe for a rosemary hair rinse:
Rosemary Hair Rinse Recipe:
Add 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar and 5 drops Rosemary essential oil (or you can use a tablespoon of dried rosemary) to 1 cup of water. You may leave this rinse on your hair or rinse with water. The vinegar smell will go away when your hair dries
Rosemary Tea or Oil – Add rosemary tea or oil to bathwater to improve circulation.
By , on September 3rd, 2008
Uses For Tea Tree Oil – Prevent Dental Plaque
There are many tea tree oil uses when it comes to dental hygiene -
Gingivitis - Rub swollen and sore areas of gum with a drop or two of Tea Tree Oil. Add three to five drops of oil to small glass of water, swish around mouth; twice daily.
Sore and Bleeding Gums - Follow Gingivitis instructions
Dental Plaque – Brush with Tea Tree Toothpaste or add a few drops of oil to toothbrush. Swish with Tea Tree Oil mixture twice daily and swish three to five minutes whenever possible; look for Tea Treee Oil dental floss in health stores.
Toothache – Rinse teeth with gargle mixtue; apply Tea Tree Oil directly onto infected tooth.
Abscesses - Massage gums with oil; use mouthwash formula
Mouthwash – Thre to five drops of oil into small glass of water; swish in mouth two to threee times a day for three to five minutes for chronic cases of bleeding gums and plaque.
See our previous post Tea Tree Oil Remedies – Acne, Cold Sores and Sunburn
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By , on April 13th, 2008
Natural Remedies for Bad Breath
I have really have nothing against mouthwash except that I do think it tastes really bad. That said there a lot of natural ways to freshen your breath and they are handy to use when mouthwash is not available.
Parsley - Parsley is a natural breath freshner. You just need to chew a sprig or two and your breath will be great. Lots of times at restaurants you will find some on your plate as decoration. Instead of just leaving it, take the curly part and chew on it for a minute or two. Your dining companions will thank you if you plan on kissing them goodnight.
Parsley is almost as rich in Vitamin A as cod liver oil according to Pamela Allardice author of Natural Remedies A – Z. It is also rich in iron making it a useful supplement for anyone suffering from anemia. It is rich in Vitamin C, calcium and other minerals. So just a few minutes chewing on a spring or two can be very good for your body.
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