Medicinal Nature:

Honey

2010-10-21T16:48:00.000-07:00

Honey
Honey has been known since to be an antibacterial since the time of Imhotep. (You remember that guy from history that built the first pyramid in Egypt, right)? Imhotep was well ahead of his time, mending broken bones with splints and bandages. But one very effective use was Honey to clean fresh wounds. Honey is antibacterial. If you don't believe me, ask yourself when was the last time you saw honey go bad? I believe it to be anti-fungal as well, but this is based solely on my observations of never having seen honey go moldy (and I live in a very humid environment).

Using honey on a fresh wound can clean the wound of any unfriendly visitors into the body and also acts to seal the wound. Of course, it isn't any fun getting it out of arm or leg hair, so be careful if and when you do apply it.

If you would like to read more about Imhotep or know more about the medicinal scrolls please look up the Edwin Smith papyri.

Warning:
If the wound is getting worse see a doctor immediately!

Mint

2010-10-19T08:06:00.000-07:00

Mint can be used to sooth an upset stomach and help reduce flatulence. During a flu or fever mint can also promote sweating that will help break the fever. This is best taken as a tea. It is best to harvest the mint and use the fresh ingredient for making tea or cooking.

Peppermint oil is considered antibacterial and can be used to disinfect minor scrapes and bruises.

Mint can be grown indoors during the fall and winter on a window sill or outdoors during the warmer seasons like spring and summer.
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Chamomile Tea

2010-10-18T19:44:00.000-07:00

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Chamomile tea is a very soothing and relaxing tea containing no caffeine. As such, taking this tea before bed can help one fall asleep if they are finding it difficult to rest.

In addition research is beginning to show that chamomile tea taken daily with meals may prevent the complications of diabetes. You can read more about that research and the push for a chamomile based drug here.

In the mean time chamomile can is a more modest home remedy for sore or puffy eyes. You can follow these steps:

Caution: If you are allergic to chamomile tea or cotton then avoid this remedy. If you suspect you are allergic to either, avoid this remedy.

1) Make a chamomile tea.
2) Let the tea cool down enough to where it is warm enough to not burn the sensitive part of your wrist (just before the palm), or cool it to your liking. The heat from the liquid will transfer into your eye, so be extremely careful not to burn yourself on this step!
3) Place a cotton ball into the tea and squeeze the excess tea out. Again, test the heat on the inside of your wrist before placing it on your eye. If you're too hasty in checking the heat you could seriously burn yourself, so be extremely cautious before placing the cotton ball on a delicate organ (in this case your eye).

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4) Lay back, relax, and let the cotton ball and chamomile tea sooth you.
5) Repeat as often as needed.

Usually, three cotton balls will be more than enough.

Warning:
If you have any other conditions accompanying your puffy eyes, for example, swelling of the face, or have difficulty breathing, or swelling of the tongue you should go to an emergency room right away!

Cold Fronts

2008-11-10T10:47:00.000-08:00

Miami and much of the United States has recently been experiencing cold fronts. However, a cold front in Miami means temperatures around the 70's. The weather in Miami is still fine for growing citrus, herbs (basil, dill etc.), and crops (i.e peas in my case).

Cloudy Day

2008-10-15T06:06:00.001-07:00

Today looks like its gonna rain. Toads have been standing on stools and the ibis looks west. Time to harvest the winter crops and raise a drink to nature.