The Magic Of Spices

Common spices and their medicinal properties

5.Clove(Laung):

Medicinal Properties:

• Muscular Cramps: Apply clove oil on the affected areas.

• Cholera: Drink a decoction of cloves regularly.

• Nausea: Chew a clove.

• Gum ailments,Teeth ailments: Powder of roasted cloves is mixed in 1 teacup lukewarm water and used for gargling frequently.

• Headache: Make a smooth paste of cloves water and salt.Apply on the temples(sides).

• Heaviness in head due to cough and cold: Grind 2-3 cloves into a fine paste along with 1/2 tsp dried ginger and apply on nose and forehead.

• Toothache:Soak a piece of cotton wool in few drops of clove oil.Press on the affected tooth.Crush a clove and put it on the affected tooth.

• Throat irritation due to coughing: Chew 1-2 cloves.

• Bronchial Afflictions: Boil 6-8 cloves in 1 cup water.A teaspoon of this decoction to be taken with honey frequently.

6.Cinnamon(Dalchini):

Medicinal Properties:

• Diarrhoea: Combine 1 tsp each powdered ginger,cumin and cinnamon with honey and make into a thick paste.Take 1 tsp thrice daily.

• Bad Breath:Boil 1 tsp cinnamon in 1 teacup water.Cool.Use frequently as a mouthwash.

• Loss of taste sensitivity in the tongue: Rub on the tongue a mixture of finely powdered cinnamon and honey and allow it to remain for sometime.

• Hoarseness,Pharyngitis and sore throat:Boil 1 tsp each cinnamon and cardamom in a glass of water.Filter and use as a gargle when warm.

• Headache,caused by exposure to cold air: Mix 1 tsp finely ground cinnamon in 1 tsp water and apply on the affected parts.

• Cough: Prepare a tea with 1/2 tsp ginger,1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1 clove per cup of water.Sweeten with 1 tsp honey and drink.

• Acne,Blackheads and pimples:Mix finely ground cinnamon powder in 1 tsp lime juice in and apply on affected areas frequently.

• To improve the complexion: Add a pinch of cinnamon powder to 1/2 tsp honey and apply on the face.Let it dry then wash it with water.

• To improve memory: Take a mixture of 1 tsp honey and a pinch of finely powdered cinnamon every night regularly.

• Sleeplessmess: Boil 1/2 tsp cinnamon in 1 teacup water for 5 minutes,strain and sweeten with honey.Take at bedtime.

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