MEDICINE IN YOUR KITCHEN----CLOVES-NUTMEG

CLOVES (Syzgium aromaticum) Cloves are stimulating aromatic buds of the cloves tree and are effective in warming the body,increasing circulation,improving digestion and treating flatulence,vomiting and nausea. They will also help the action of other medicines. Allspice (Pimenta officinalis) has a very similar action and may be substituted. Add cloves or allspice to any herbal formula requiring a stimulant. Oil of cloves gives quick relief for this purpose. NUTMEG CMyristica fragans) A smile amount of nutmeg,about the size of a pea,can be taken once daily over a long period to relieve chronic nervous disorders and heart problems. It may be added to milk and baked fruits and desserts to help digestion and relieve nausea. Large doses can be poisonous and may cause miscarriage.