Healing Plants and Spices

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From the earliest times in recorded history, plants have been used to heal. Here are some ways that herbs and the garden can take care of us.

• For winter colds and flu, look to herbs with strong scents—rosemary, thyme, sage, basil, oregano, and others; their oils have immune-boosting antiseptic and antibiotic qualities.

• For relief from dry winter air, try a warm compress made from a decoction of cloves and gingerroot to clear sinuses.

• To ease sore throats, make your own gargle by adding a teaspoon or two of cider vinegar, sage, chamomile, or lemon juice to warm water.

• For fever, cayenne pepper (in food, broth, or tea) warms the body, promoting heating and enhancing the body’s infection-fighting ability.

• Cinnamon toothpaste can be used for its antiseptic qualities to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Soak toothbrushes in mouthwash to prevent colds from circulating.

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