by Sudeep Chitnis

Created on: October 23, 2009

The concept of going to doctor for common diseases is very uncommon at least in many parts of developing countries and in third world countries .One is either its unaffordable to go and pay for the doctor's visit, other cause may be also the know how of different spices and herbs in and around the surrounding area of the house .Can you in today's generation help yourself with out visiting your doctor for minor trouble .... ohh yes for sure.If the know how of all the spices that one may in one;s kitchen is sufficient one can refrain from actually visiting to the family doctor unless called for .Here are some the list of herbs ,spices that are common in kitchen around the world , and the diseases they are known for .

1] Ginger:

The master of all spices is known for its work as anti inflammatory . Arthritis, colitis , sinusitis and all the "itis" or all the inflammation the work of this herb is magic . Have it in a dry form with honey or with hot tea you choose they way to be taken , this herb would not only increase one's appetite , but also would work in digesting all the left over toxins. Have upset stomach or diarrhea .. take then same ginger tea and results are assure .

2] Asafoetida :

Asafoetida or also commonly called as "Hing" in Indian culture is another herb that has its own place in treating common ailments . A very bad odor powder that is to be used in very small amounts Hing is known for its values to reduce Vatta imbalance according to Ayurveda .

Apply with warm oil on the belly of a crying infant and the cry has to reduce to pain decrease in the stomach . Bloating being the common cause of cry in infants hing works on it effectively .The same applies even for adults too.

In Thailand Hing is in the early stage of a research project to be worked on preventing the H1N1 virus epidemic .Let's hope it works successfully .

3] Cumin seeds :

Cumin seeds a herb which has been in full demand not only in the east , but also in the East for its aromatic value has its known work on digestion . Cumin has been known as an effective herb to work on different ailments of the digestive tract for a long time .

Roast some cumin seeds and make powder of it and then use often to work on upset stomach or bloating or even diarrhea . In Crohn's diseases Cumin seeds combined with buttermilk and with some other herbs works excellent to prevent the frequent attacks of it and thus relaxes the sufferer .

4] Turmeric :

Turmeric came into the kitchen of exotic chef's as curry spice

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