In point of fact, many of the culinary herbs and spices that we use on a daily basis have anti-microbial benefits. Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil, cilantro, and lavender, all have infection fighting qualities. Turmeric, often used in the making of pickles, is a great anti-inflammatory. Cloves discourage parasites, as does Cumin and Coriander seed. Parsley cleans the blood, and black pepper aids digestion and circulation.
I usually buy a natural throat spray (Natural Factors and Organika make good ones) that usually contains bee propolis, Echinacea and other herbs. I then add about 10 drops of my Oil of Oregano to it. I spray this brew into the back of my throat as a defence when the masses are sniffling and sneezing around me.
When I was on holiday in March I ran out of it, just when my throat was feeling a little scratchy. Yikes! What to do! My son-in-law had some vodka on hand, and my daughter had some oil of oregano. I re-filled the spray bottle with the vodka and added the oil. Whew, saved.
When I got back home I had used most of this concoction up. I found a little spiced rum in the back of my cupboard and thought ‘why not’, its food grade alcohol.
This was the find of the century! The spice of the rum seems to cancel out the spice of the oil of oregano. All that is left is kind of a vanilla under taste.
I have heard from the grapevine that Sailor Jerry’s is the best rum, but I used Capt Morgan’s. Whichever you prefer, you may want to give this strange brew a try. Let me know if it works.
Keep well
Nelda
sailor jerry and i are buds. i usually keep him at the ready haha.
ReplyDeletegood invention!
~the pooch x