Herbal Benefits – Part 1

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Some helpful tips on those natural herbs and spices we have at home that can be used for alternative medicine. Some of them are so good and very easy. So much better than turning to tablets.

CINNAMON: Place bark in a saucepan of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Or you can add a 1/4 teaspoon of dried cinnamon to your hot chocolate or coffee. BENEFITS: Help prevent nausea, detox the body and lower blood sugar.

SAGE: Boil sage in 2 tablespoons water. Simmer until a white froth appears, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Allow the liquid to cool and gargle for a few minutes (3 times a day). BENEFITS: Relieves sore throats and you can also apply to the skin, for dry skin, just dab on with a cloth.

SUNFLOWER SEEDS: You can find seeds from dried flowers, or just from a shop! BENEFITS: Rich in Vitamin E and B1, Magnesium, unsaturated fatty acids and they have antioxidants. Believed to help fight disease and reduce blood pressure.

CHAMOMILE: Excellent tea, you just pour boiling water over the chamomile flowers and steep for 5 minutes. BENEFITS: Known to help calm the body.

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