food and health
Food, food constituents and various plant materials, especially wild plants, can be used traditionally in different ways. Some of the recipes prepared this way may be beneficial to human health and treatment of different disorders, while others have primary household use.
The antioxidant polyphenol curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric and it is one of the most powerful natural medicine. Increased interest of the scientific community proved its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Turmeric is used for prevention and treatment of diseases, and this recipe is a great way to...
Prepare this honey to have at hand. During winter months it will be helpful in the treatment of sore throat. Ingredients lemon slices honey fresh ginger slices Preparation Combine lemon, honey and fresh ginger in a glass jar. Close the jar and place in the refrigerator, a thick gel...
The spice caraway (Carum carvi) can be used to make a beverage that will ease problems with sore throat and tonsillitis. Ingredients 80 g of ground caraway seeds 250 ml of water 1 tablespoon cognac Preparation Pour 200 ml of water over the ground caraway seeds and boil for...
Nety pot is the most popular nasal irrigation method. The addition of garlic can be helpful for sinuses congestion because it flushes away the mucus and garlic adds its disinfection properties. Studies demonstrate that people suffering from daily sinus symptoms found relief from using the Neti pot or other...
Dandelion is one of our most widespread weeds and meadow plants. It grows in large groups in meadows, lawns, parks, gardens, paths and hedges. It has been known as a medicinal plant, especially in folk medicine and it remained such to this day. Folk medicine uses the whole plant:...
Ginger is a strong cough remedy. It helps stimulate perspiration, which cleanses the body and brings down the temperature. Ginger has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, and acts as a cough supresant. Ingredients fresh ginger root Preparation Grate the ginger and squeeze the juice, or use your juicer. Then mix...
Did you know that many insect repellents contain clove essential oil as one of the active ingredients? Make your own repellent against annoying mosquitoes. It will also help against ants and fleas, and contains no harmful chemicals in the body. Recipe 1 Ingredients 1/2 liters of alcohol 100 grams...
Apple cider vinegar is great for cleansing the body, but also can be used to maintain hair health: it strengthens, soothes and even brightens hear. Acids in apple cider vinegar will not cause harm to natural hair oils that are removed by shampoos and balms, hair will not be...
Calendula cream is a great solution for dry and chapped skin, especially during winter when the skin is exposed to cold and in jobs where hands should be kept clean at all times, as in the catering business or the medical profession. The healing calendula cream can be made...
Bay laurel syrup is an excellent cough remedy. Since you can find bay laurel and fresh lemon all year around, this syrup will be on hand whenever needed. But make sure you find and purchase organic lemon. Ingredients 10 bay leaves 10 teaspoons of sugar 1 lemon cut into...
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