Indian Spices & Condiments as Natural HealersREFORMATTED WITH NEW COVER Dr. Bakhru’s titles have sold 1.25 Lakh copies in India! Spices and condiments are important forms of natural foods. However, besides having culinary uses, they are also utilized for natural healing purposes. Perfumes, essential oils, edible restoratives and other components of spices provide significant benefits to human beings. In Indian Spices and Condiments as Natural Healers, Dr. Bakhru describes the medicinal virtues of a variety of spices and condiments. The author’s easy-to-understand and detailed descriptions expose readers to the distinctive qualities of specific spices, and their ability to treat common ailments like headaches, colds, migraines and coughs. The information in this book can assist readers in solving common health problems. In addition, readers will learn how to use spices and condiments as essential ingredients of a well-balanced natural diet. |
Contents
A Sex Stimulant 3 BasilARemedy For Fevers 4 Bishops Weed A Carminative Medicine 5 Caraway Seeds | |
An Excellent Body Cleaner | |
The Queen of Spices 7 Celery SeedsATonic And StimulantFood 8 Chillies Or Capsicum A Decongestant and Digestive spice | |
A Preventive Against Nervous Tension | |
Aspice For Youthful Digestion 11 CorianderValuable In Spasmodic Disorders 12 Cumin SeedsA Remedy For Digestive Disorders 13 Curry Leaves ... | |
ASoothing Spice 15 Fennel AnAid To Digestion 16 FenugreekFor Clean andHealthy Body 17 Garlic An AilRound Wonder Drug 18 Ginger A Great... | |
A Rejuvenating Spice 20 Long pepperA MucousClearing Food 21 Marjoram A Household Remedy For Cold 22 Mint An Excellent Appetizer | |
ARemedy For Muscular Pain | |
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