subject: Common Holistic Remedies In Moroccan Culture [print this page] The Moroccan culture features ancient remedies that are known for healing ailments. The Berber pharmacies in Morocco have been helping the Berber people heal with herbs and other holistic remedies despite the availability of modern medicine. The Moroccan people swear by these remedies which can help with weight loss, anxiety, digestion and sex drive.
Cayenne Pepper: This herb is very effective for improving the immune system. This popular spice can reduce fever and fight bacteria. Drinking water and cayenne pepper can help alleviate the feelings of a sore throat and break up any phlegm in throat. People add lemon or honey to sweeten the cayenne pepper.
Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella Sativa): These seeds help to boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells. Cumin fights pathogens and also aids in the reduction of inflammation. Inhaling the aroma from the cumin seeds through cheese cloth can clear sinuses and combat snoring. Cumin may also be mixed with honey and taken with a spoon.
Cumin Spice: Used in Moroccan cooking as an appetite enhancer. People who have difficulty eating should consume cumin. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, for instance, could benefit from cumin if they are having trouble consuming food. The spice is also easy to digest and helps with diarrhea.
Argan Oil: Argan oil is known to quiet a cough. Moroccans massage the oil into the neck and then wrap the neck with a scarf. Moroccans swear this will help to alleviate coughing. Argan oil is also good for skin and hair.
Green Tea with Mint Leaves: This combination is consumed warm and is used to treat fever, indigestion and nausea. The body receives antioxidants from the mint and green tea.
Ginger: This common spice is used in the Moroccan culture as an anti-inflammatory which can relieve nausea, reduce fever and enhance the immune system. Ginger also reduces phlegm and fights unwanted bacteria. The Moroccan people often ingest ginger when they have the common cold or chills. Ginger warms the body and combats chills.
Saffron: Saffron is the most expensive spice sold in Morocco or any other region of the world. Moroccans use Saffron to increase blood flow, improve digestion, decrease anxiety and increase appetite. In addition to its medicinal properties, Saffron is also used as a natural dye for clothes, makeup and carpets, as well as a perfume for the body and the hair.
The Moroccan culture has a lot to offer in terms of holistic remedies. Often, people take for granted the healing powers of nature and rely too heavily on synthetic medicines. Alternative herbal remedies open up many opportunities for people who have trouble taking conventional medication, or for people who are interested in a more holistic lifestyle.
