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Is Turmeric a Spice Or Medicine?

I was using Turmeric as a spice long before I knew of its potential health benefits. I like it because it has a peppery flavor and a mild fragrance like those of orange and ginger, It gives some mustards and curry powder their yellow color. I sprinkle it on salads, eggs, and vegetables regularly.

When I started looking for natural health items to overcome my own medical problems like heart disease, arthritis, high cholesterol and osteoporosis, I learned that Turmeric is considered a natural liver detoxifier.

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Herbal Therapy for Bronchitis

Numerous herbs have anti-inflammatory and expectorant capabilities and are helpful in fighting bronchitis. A handful of common remedies follow.

To soothe a dry bronchial cough, drink a hot mullein-coltsfoot tea several times a day

To make the tea, steep 1 teaspoon each of dried mullein, coltsfoot, and anise seed in 1 cup boiling water for 10 minutes; strain.

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Herbal Medicines for Blisters

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A blister is a flesh-colored, fluid-filled bump on the skin. Blisters may be little larger than the head of a pin, or they may be several inches across.

They can occur on any part of the body, but are particularly common on the feet. A blister is a superficial injury to the skin that causes the epidermis (top layer of skin) to separate from the dermis (lower layer of skin). Fluid fills this pocket, causing it to swell into a bump.

Ill-fitting shoes are the cause of classic blisters. When the shoe rubs against part of the foot a blister can form. Blisters also can develop when the epidermis is burned-this includes sunburn.

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