#egyptianherbs

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3.1 Egyptian healing herbs

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some ancient Egyptian healing herbs still include:

garlic (allium sativum)

coriander (coriandrum sativum) (”cilantro seeds”):

common to ancient & modern Egyptians, it has cooling, stimulating, carminative & digestive properties.

cumin (cumin cyminum) 

stimulating  & carminative

often combined with 1. coriander: for flavouring & 2. turmeric: in curries

cumin powdered as a paste with wheat flour & water can be applied topically to relieve pain in aching or arthritic joints

a tsp of powdered cumin seeds mixed with honey can be taken with warm milk to calm cough

Cyperus (cyperus esculentus)

practical uses for garlic:

simple method

this can be used as a gargle, mouth rinse, or as an internal remedy for sore throats & toothache:

peel & mash fresh garlic cloves

steep them in equal parts of vinegar & water

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personal research

carminative

A carminative, also known as carminativum, is a herb or preparation intended to either prevent formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitate the expulsion of said gas, thereby combatting flatulence. (wikipedia)