To prepare them for use, the pods should be cracked with a small knife or fingernail. The seeds can then be removed and the skin discarded. For the utmost in savour and aroma, the seeds must be immediately ground and used. About 8 large or 12 small pods make about a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom. Read more →
Green tea has been shown to protect against the oxidation of cholesterol to a more toxic molecule (oxidized cholesterol).Consumption of green tea increases antioxidant activity in the blood. Oxidative damage to LDL can promote atherosclerosis Read more →
Dried or fresh leaf of oregano can be made into a tea by steeping 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) in hot water for ten minutes. Strain tea, drink unsweetened or sweeten with honey or sugar. This tea can be consumed three times a day. Read more →
Native Americans used poultices of witch hazel leaves and bark to treat haemorrhoids, wounds, painful tumours, insect bites, skin ulcers, Cold Sores, Canker Sores and Varicose Veins. Read more →
For treatment of sore throats, inflammation in the mouth, or gingivitis 3 grams of the chopped leaf can be added to 150 ml of boiling water and strained after 10 minutes. This is then used as a mouthwash or gargle several times daily. Read more →
Ginger root relieves sore throats, colds and stomach ache. Ginger is an amazing herb. The root has healing properties, and the leaves are good for fever. Read more →
Momordica charantia, commonly called ‘cerasee’ or ‘cercee’ in Jamaica. This tea is very bitter.Cerasee contains nutrients like iron, vitamins A and C, phosphorus and alkaloids. Cerasee is very efficacious in treating various aliments. I drink the tea three or four times per annum because of its detoxifying properties. it is very good at purifying the blood and body . Read more →
How to make mint tea Read more →