We often see the usage of food as a part of filling your stomach and giving the energy essential to do your routine jobs. There are many uses of foods that you may not have even considered.
We often see the usage of food as a part of filling your stomach and giving the energy essential to do your routine jobs. There are many uses of foods that you may not have even considered. But very few of us do know that food is infact the most primitive and a natural way to cure diseases. In ancient times, they were used as medicines. There are many foods that have medicinal properties. Here are some of the common foods that have medicinal properties.
Ginger
Do you know that ginger can also be used to cure the cough and cold. Ginger is known to be the oldest home remedy for cough and that’s why a piece of freshly cut ginger in your mouth is best option.
Honey
While playing outside, one might have got a wound or cutting an object with a knife. Modern day usage demands the use of strips or creams but very few know that honey is the best option for cuts and scratches. Honey has antiseptic properties that heal open wounds and cuts.
Chilli Peppers
You may know that chilli peppers are only used in your food but little do we know that it also is the cure for the production of pain-causing chemicals in the body. Also, Cayenne or pepper is also used to relieve joint pains.
Bitter Gourd
One may not like the taste of it but for diabetics, bitter gourd is a key food. Regular intake of bitter gourd helps regulate the blood insulin levels and is also known to be one of the oldest medicines for diabetics.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is mainly used in the Mediterranean region and some of us may not know that its oil is best cure to get rid of lice problems in hair.
Black Tea
At times, people prefer a cup of black tea rather than the original one. But did you know, that black tea cures away stinky feet? Yes, just soak your feet in lukewarm black tea and get rid away of that staunch smell at the feet.
Lemon
Have you ever wondered that during your childhood days, your mother will usually hand a piece of lemon in your hand just to keep away from vomiting. If one is feeling nauseous or car sick, just smell or suckle the piece of lemon in your hand and keep away that nauseatic feeling from you!
Milk
A glass of milk is more than handy in many ways. If one is suffering from sunburn which happens when the harsh sunrays burns the top layer of the skin, the pain and dryness associated with it can be soothed by cold milk.
Watermelon
Watermelon is a fruit that contains 60 percent of water content. So for people suffering from dehydration, body lacks fluids but it can be marginalised by having watermelon that gets you hydrated again.
