Some more herbal remedies and uses of the household herbs, fruits and vegetables.
ROSEMARY: You can use this in many recipes, but also in homemade soaps, body scrubs are just a few, but you can also have it as tea. Just add a few sprigs into boiling water and leave to steep for 5 minutes. BENEFITS: Helps with headaches and is said to help with asthma and improves memory. I have found the essential oil really helps with migraines, if you add it to a base oil and rub into your temples.
BLACKBERRIES: Both Leaves and fruit are edible. The young stems can be washed and added to salads. The berries can be used in jams as well as added to breakfasts. The leaves can be used for tea, but you do have to crush them and leave them in a damp cloth for 3 days. Then you can make it into a tea but pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon leaves and straining. BENEFITS: Gargling blackberry tea helps with sore throats and can help with colds and flu.
LEEKS: Can be used in lots of cooking. BENEFITS: They are know to help with digestion, reduce inflammation and fight infections.
LEMONS: Can be used in foods, such as dressings, baking, sauces and drinks. BENEFITS: High in vitamin C, Flavonoids and antioxidants, can aid in prevention of free radicals, maintaining healthy complexion, increasing iron absorption and boosting immunity.
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