Cayenne – got a toothache? Capsaicin, an ingredient in cayenne interferes with pain transmission. Make a paste with a few drops of water and a spoonful of cayenne. Dip a cotton swab into the paste and dab on your tooth (not gum).
Cinnamon – helps ease diarrhea and dries up the sniffles. Make a tea with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 cup boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, strain out the cinnamon, and drink.
Ginger – relieves morning sickness and effective for motion sickness or any upset stomach. Make tea with 1 teaspoon of powder and 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes, strain and drink.
Sage – reduce menopausal hot flashes and night sweats by drinking a cup of sage tea three times a day. Add ¾ teaspoon sage to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes, strain and drink.
Thyme – rich in germ-killing compounds, thyme has a long history as an expectorant and antiseptic. For an effective cough remedy, add 1 teaspoon dried thyme to 1 cup boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and drink. For sore throats: brew 2 teaspoons thyme in 1 cup boiling water for 10 minutes. Gargle, then spit.
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