Many remedies can be made from what you have in the kitchen, from spices as well as herbs and plants. Here are a few simple tried-and-tested recipes handed down through generations of wise women:
* Nutmeg Milk: Grated nutmeg soothes heartburn, nausea, and upset tummies. Use a grater to grate a small amount (about 1⁄8 teaspoon) to 1 mug of warmed milk (cow, soy, rice, or oat milk). It is comforting and curing.
* Cayenne Infusion: Use this pepper as a remedy for colds, coughs, sore throats, heartburn, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins, or as a digestive stimulant and to improve circulation. Make an infusion by adding 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne powder to 1 cup (240ml) boiled water. Add 2 cups (480ml) of hot water to make a more pleasant and palatable infusion. Add lemon and honey to taste.
* Catnip by the Cup: This herb is not just for kitties! We humans can also benefit from it as a remedy for upset tummies as well as a way to diminish worry, anxiety, and nervous tension. Take a palmful of dried catnip leaves and steep in a cup (240ml) of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain as you would any loose tea. Honey helps even more and a cup or two of catnip tea per day will have you in fine fettle, relaxed and ready.
* Cranberry Cure: How many times did your mom tell you to drink your cranberry juice? Turns out she was right to insist. Unsweetened cranberry juice is very good for bladder health and also benefits men as it’s great for prostate health, too. Two half cups (two lots of 120ml) a day, mom’s orders!
* Echinacea Root: Every herb store or organic grocer will have dried echinacea root for fighting colds and negating respiratory infections. It is an amazing immune booster! Just mince a teaspoonful and steep in a cup (240ml) of boiling water. Sweeten to taste and drink at least a couple of cups a day.
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