Herbal Medicines
Do you know that many people use herbs as medicines ?
Do you use any of these ?
Ginger
Ginger is used a lot in Asian cuisine. But you can use it as a remedy. Drink a cup of hot ginger tea, or chew small pieces of it for sore throats.
Ginseng
Ginseng is good for cold and headaches. Drink a cup of ginseng tea three times a day Ginseng creams are very good for the skin, too. And, some people take ginseng capsules to stay young.
Cloves
Today people use cloves for baking and cooking and as an ingredient in perfumes and toothpaste. But, oil of cloves appears in Chinese medicine as far back as 600 A.D. It is a very old anesthetic, and dentists use it to stop pain. Use it for cold, coughs, flu, and allergies, too.
Garlic
Garlic is not just for cooking. You can use garlic for many illnesses. Take it for a sore throat, headaches, and toothaches. The only problem is garlic 's bad smell.
Chili
There are many kinds of chili, and it is used for many health problems. Chili is good for digestion, the heart, fever, diarrhea, toothache, laryngisit, and it helps to reduce cholesterol. Eat lots of hot chili, and stay healthy.