Explore Spices That Heal Us from Class 6, a fascinating lesson on the medicinal and cultural importance of spice
Turmeric (Haldi):
- Daadi explains that turmeric helps in improving energy levels and digestion and also helps in reducing body pain.
Fenugreek (Methi):
- Fenugreek helps in controlling sugar levels and body weight. Daadi soaks the fenugreek seeds overnight and drinks the water in the morning.
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- Soaking cumin seeds in water overnight can improve digestion and help cure sleeplessness.
Asafoetida (Heeng)
- Asafoetida water can be applied to a baby’s tummy to relieve gas. It also helps in controlling cough and cold.
Cinnamon (Dalchini) and Clove (Laung):
- These spices provide relief from toothache until a dentist can be consulted.
Ginger (Adrak)
- Ginger helps with cough and cold and also provides relief from pain. Ginger has been used in cooking for more than 4000 years and is extensively used in Indian food.
Black Pepper (Kali Mirch):
- Black pepper is helpful in digestion and can give relief from body pain.
Fennel Seeds (Saunf) and Carom Seeds (Ajwain):
- These are often served at the end of a meal because they help in the digestion of food.
Cardamom (Elaichi)
- Cardamom also helps with digestion and respiratory troubles, and it can cure bad breath.
Additional Points
- These spices can be used for things other than cooking.
- Natural cures are passed down from one generation to another.
- It is important to know about the healing properties of spices.
- One should consult an elder before using these remedies.
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