Common kitchen herbs for pain control

Here are a few common kitchen herbs you can use to help eliminate pain and maintain great health.

ALOE It stimulates digestion, relieves fullness and promotes the appetite. Aloe promotes bowel movements, removes accumulations and promotes menstruation. It can clear parasites, promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation and tumors. Aloe is often applied topically to burns and cuts to relieve pain.

BLACK PEPPER Black pepper stimulates digestion, warms the stomach, resolves mucous and relieves abdominal fullness. It can promote urination, drain fluid congestion and relieve edema. It relieves impotence.

BUCKWHEAT (GROATS) Buckwheat with its sweet flavor cleans and strengthens the intestines and improves appetite. It is effective for treating dysentery and chronic diarrhea. Buckwheat can be used externally for skin inflammations and burns and is often found in pillows which encourage sleep. When toasted it is known as “kasha” and is one of the few alkalizing grains. Little known fact: Like ginseng, it will die if grown with most chemicals.

CINNAMON Cinnamon stimulates circulation, dispels cold, restores the heart and lungs and generates strength. It promotes sweating and relieves pain. Cinnamon aids in digestion, relieves flatus and pain. Also, it can reduce infection and clear parasites.

There are many more "kitchen herbs and foods" that I will explore and share with you during the next several days.

Dr. Reenah McGill