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| bosis, bruises, swelling related to fractures or stroke and cold hands and feet. It can be taken internally (30 drops once or twice daily) or applied externally. |
| Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) |
| The primary ingredient in curry powders and sauces, turmeric contains a high percentage of curcumin, the spice's major active constituent. Like most of the spices used in Indian curries, turmeric inhibits platelet aggregation, lowers cholesterol and keeps blood flowing correctly. In fact, heart disease and circulatory problems tend to be lower in countries that emphasize curries. |
| If spicy dishes are not to your liking, curcumin can be purchased separately in capsules. Follow label directions. In the amounts commonly used in cooking, turmeric has no known side effects or toxicity. However, turmeric is a gallbladder stimulant (its regular use improves digestion), and very large quantities may trigger such strong bile duct activity that it might aggravate the passage of gallstones. In normal amounts, according to herbalist Daniel Mowrey, this reaction is very unlikely, even among people suffering from gallstones. |
| Valerian Root (Valeriana Officinalis) |
| The root and rhizome of valerian, also known as garden heliotrope, are beyond aromaticthey smell so strong that the scent fills the room and there's no disguising it. Some call the scent earthy, others say valerian smells like old socks and a few dislike the odor so much they refuse to take it. But for those who can swallow valerian tinctures, tablets, capsules or tea, the rewards are the reduction of high blood |
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