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it is rapidly converted to alkaline in the gut, providing a powerful healing
tool for detoxifying and healing.
Marjoram(Origanummajorana)isapowerfulantiviralherb.Itisalsoastimu-
lant,antispasmodic,antiseptic,andcarminative,acombinationofopposites
that brings balance. It relaxes the lungs and digestion and expels mucus
whereveritmaybesituated.Itishelpfulinmanyboweldisorders,easing,
soothing, and healing. It can be used for cramps and nausea and adds a
slightly lemony flavor to dishes.
Mustard(Brassicahirta,B.nigra,andotherspecies)isastimulant,alterative,
andrubefacientthatisexcellentforthedigestivesystem.Thebestmustards
arethosemadefromwholegrainsandmixedwithapplecidervinegarrather
than malt or white wine vinegar. Add it frequently to salad dressings and
whencookingriceandothergrains.Usetheseedswholeonsteamedcab-
bage, carrots, and parsnips to add crunch and spicy heat!
NutmegandMace(Myristicafragrans)comefromthesameseed.Maceis
theoutercoveringofthenutmeg.Nutmegandlettucesoupisverygoodfor
depressionandnervousdisorders.Maceisanantisepticandisdeliciousin
sweetdishes.Sprinklenutmegandmaceoncookedfruit,usewithcinna-
moninsweetdishes,orgrateontopotatoes,cabbage,onions,orleeks.The
effectisgenerallywarmingandsoothing.Togethertheyaresupposedtobe
anaphrodisiac,butbeawarethatinlargequantitiestheycanbehallucinatory.
Nutmeg encourages menstruation and can be abortive in large quanti-
ties— therefore avoid it during pregnancy.
Parsley(Petroselinumcrispum)comesinmanyvarieties,allofwhicharein-
crediblytastyandhealth-giving.Parsleyhasaveryhighvitaminandmineral
contentandisveryrichinchlorophyll.Iuseditalotwhenmakingmybabies
theirfirstfoods.Milletandparsleymakesagoodcombinationforprotein,
iron,calcium,vitaminC,chlorophyll,andmanyothernutrients.Tryparsleyin
soups,stews,orsalads,notjustasagarnish,towhichstatusitisusuallyrel-
egated.Itisabloodcleanser—thehighironcontenthelpstheblood.Italso
acts as a diuretic and digestive through increasing bile flow, so one could
callitadigestiveandadetoxifier.Donotmakeitintostrongteasifyouare
pregnant or suffer from heavy periods, as the estrogen within it could be
unsuitable.
Pepper(Pipernigrum),specificallyblackpepper,isanticatarrhal,antimucus,
antifungal, and antibacterial, as well as being a natural preservative. It
shouldbefreshlygroundandaddedafterthefoodhasbeencooked;cook-
ingchangesitschemistry,makingitmoreaggressivetothestomach.White
pepper produces acids and is almost a mature fruit when the skin is re-
moved—use it only as a seed to flavor, and do not eat in large quantities.
Greenpepper,likeblackpepper,isanimmaturefruit.Thosewithliverprob-
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