The Sephardic tradition of Northern Morocco has inherited a legacy of natural remedies called תרופות ( terufot = "remedies") to various kinds of ailments. Surely if we have a health problem the first thing to do is see a doctor, but these remedies and herbs were often used appropriately, and biologists have discovered the amazing properties of many plants and spices we use in our kitchen.
Natural remedies for various ailments (according to different customs from the English Morocco and compiled by Adi Cangado ):
Gingivitis: boil some cloves (spice), cool and rinse the mouth.
Headache to: squeeze the lemon juice and add cinnamon. Spread the paste on the forehead and stay for half an hour / Also cut a potato into slices and place slices on the forehead and temples. Set the top of the potatoes with a handkerchief.
high fever : Prepare a bowl with half half cup water and vinegar. Dampen a cloth with this liquid, squeeze and place in the patient's forehead. Dip the cloth again and repeat the operation.
Ear infection: frying olive oil for several minutes. When it starts to burn off and let cool. When cold, dripping into the ears.
eye infection: boil some tea bags, remove them and when they are cold, put on the eyes.
Hair loss : Mix half a cup of olive oil and a tablespoon of cumin. Rub scalp. Leave the dough for half an hour and then wash the head.
cough or cold: grate onion and add honey. Let the mixture in the refrigerator for two days in the refrigerator. After taking a tablespoon three times daily. / Also, add a tablespoon of rosemary with mint, another of honey and a squeeze of lemon. Drink several times a day mixed in water. / Also: tea with cinnamon.
Asthma: Boil a teaspoon of honey, another olive oil, and a couple of mashed garlic cloves, dissolve it in a glass of milk and take it every day.
Pharyngitis : preparing salted water, heat, and gargle with it.
Dolores several : cabbage leaves boiled, cooled, place them on the body part that hurts us half an hour.
Depression: occasionally chewing a teaspoon of cumin.
kidney pain for : take a cold soup casting have boiled celery and parsley.
Diarrhea: drops of lemon in a glass of milk and drink it / also: pomegranate juice.
Constipation tomato juice.
To burn : a slice of onion on top for about eight hours (also for sunglasses).
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