Here is what I have so far:
| Everyday complaint | Kitchen herb or spice | Simple way to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Bloating and wind | Fennel, aniseed or caraway | Lightly crush the seeds and infuse as a tea after food |
| Mild indigestion | Fennel, caraway, ginger or chamomile | Sip a warm tea slowly after eating |
| Nausea | Ginger | Infuse a few slices of fresh ginger in hot water |
| Constipation | Flaxseed | Soak in plenty of water and take with additional fluids |
| Tickly cough | Thyme, ginger or honey | Make a warm tea and add honey after it cools slightly |
| Sore throat | Sage, thyme, ginger or honey | Sip as a tea or use cooled sage tea as a gargle |
| Cold and stuffiness | Ginger, cinnamon, garlic or horseradish | Add to soups, broths or a warming tea |
| Tension headache | Rosemary or ginger | Try a cup of tea alongside water, food and a little rest |
| Achy joints | Ginger, turmeric or garlic | Include regularly in meals rather than expecting one heroic cup of tea to fix everything |
| Bad breath after food | Fennel, cardamom or parsley | Chew a few seeds or a little fresh parsley after eating |
| Upset or nervous stomach | Chamomile, fennel or ginger | Choose a gentle tea and sip it slowly |
| Feeling cold and sluggish | Ginger or cinnamon | Add to tea, porridge, stewed fruit or cooking |
Kitchen Medicine: Remedies Hiding in Your Press
Sep 11, 2026
