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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 Are an Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapy Worth Your Consideration

Herbal medicine has been used for centuries all around the world. Relegated to the status of folk medicine for years by the medical establishment, herbal medicines are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to the dangerous side effects of many of today’s pharmaceutical drugs.

Herbal medicine has three traditional forms. Western herbalism began in Europe, and crossed over to North America with the European settlers. Some Native American influences can be found in some of its lore. Chinese medicine is herb-based, and breaks everything into yin or yang… cooling herbs or heating herbs are prescribed for illnesses that either cause the body to be cold or hot. Rounding out the herbal medicine trio is Ayurvedic medicine from India. With a history 5,000 years in the making, Ayurvedic medicine is based on balancing any imbalance found in the body.

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