8 Foods In Your Pantry With Medicinal Benefits

Did you know that some foods have incredible health benefits? In fact, you most likely have several of these 8 “medicinal” foods in your pantry or kitchen right now…

One of my favorite quotes is from Hippocrates – “Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.”

So many of us unfortunately have forgotten that food actually is the original form of medicine! Ancient medicines were all derived from edible plants, roots, and fruits. Our current medical system makes it seem that there is no connection between the two, but the truth is, when we get back to eating good, healthy, whole foods, our health improves often without the need to take any medicine at all.

While you shouldn’t rely on these foods to cure any illness, and should always consult a doctor before trying any type of treatment, consuming these foods on a regular basis has been shown to improve many existing health conditions – and prevent others from occurring.

Basil

Basil has been used for centuries as a digestive aid, relieving gas and speeding digestion….

…If you’re suffering from a headache, you can try chewing on the fresh leaves to alleviate it.

Black Pepper

…Reduce pain from trapped gas using black pepper, thanks to its carminative properties as well as increasing circulation, and lowering blood pressure. Black pepper has also been used to relieve sinus congestion, and prevents the destruction of other antioxidants in the body.

Cinnamon

…Cinnamon has been used to help circulation and aid digestion, and for any ladies experiencing period cramps, by taking up to 10 grams of cinnamon a day for the two days leading up to and during menstruation, you can really help alleviate some of the pain!

Fennel

If you are experiencing painful or trapped gas, try brewing a tea with 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds in a cup of hot water, as fennel is wonderful for treating flatulence in adults. It is also known to promote lactation, which is useful for breastfeeding women….

Parsley

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Most commonly found garnishing garlicky meals, parsley is well known for its halitosis-reducing properties….

Crushing it and applying it to a bruise externally will speed up the healing process, and it also inhibits the release of histamine so can be useful for hives or allergies.

Parsley is a rich source of boron and fluorine, and contains a huge amount of vitamin C and calcium, all of which are critical for healthy bones. These, combined with high levels of magnesium and potassium also make it an effective treatment for cramps such as leg cramps.

Thyme

Historically, thyme has been used to treat headaches due to the antiviral and antispasmodic properties of one of its components, thymol. Used primarily as a tea, thyme is known as a general antimicrobial, which means it’s also helpful at treating illnesses like the flu.

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Tomatoes

Tomatoes have been the subject of some recent studies that have shown how they can protect your skin from UV damage and sunburn….

Onions

…If you suffer from asthma, onions contain a variety of anti-inflammatory compounds which can improve asthmatic symptoms. They are also the richest of all foods in a powerful anti-inflammatory compound, quercetin, which can relieve allergies by inhibiting inflammatory processes.

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