10 Natural Remedies from Ancient Greece You Need to Know About
Modern-day ailments and medical issues are still treated with ancient Greek home medicines.
The Ancient Greeks believed that occasionally falling sick was a type of retribution from the gods for something they had done or not done. This viewpoint actually persisted until the Classical Greek physician Hippocrates changed the perspective of ancient Greek medicine from spirituality to scientific logic.
Let's review 10 of the most tried-and-true natural home cures that the ancient Greeks left for us, which you can use.
3. Beetroot for Anemia
Since beetroot has a high quantity of iron, ancient Greeks used it to treat anemia and other related blood conditions. They would regularly eat beetroot and drink fresh beetroot juice to help increase red blood cell levels.
6. Fenugreek for Respiratory Ailments and Diabetes
The Ancient Greeks first used the herb known as fenugreek as a part of their cattle feeds to help stimulate the digestion of their cattle and horses.
The wise and innovative Hippocrates saw other uses for this herb and encouraged using fenugreek for the treatment of respiratory issues, such as coughs and tuberculosis.
It is also reported that fenugreek was used to treat rare cases of diabetes in ancient times.
7. Fennel for Weight Loss and Joint Pain
The Ancient Greeks saw fennel as a natural expectorant that was used to help combat annoying coughs.
It was also taken in the form of an herbal tea which helped aid in weight loss, cramp relief, and treatment for muscle and joint pain.
8. Cumin for Colic
Cumin was one of the most popular and advantageous spices to cook in ancient Greece.
Chewing cumin seeds were used to help counteract the formation of flatulence after eating bean dishes, and the seeds were regarded as one of the most effective digestive aids in ancient times.
10. Horseradish for Respiratory Infections
Used in ancient times to help prevent illness, during the cold winter months, Ancient Greeks would eat horseradish to help get rid of respiratory infections.
To use horseradish for respiratory infections, it can be grated and eaten raw, or it can be mixed with honey and lemon juice to make a soothing cough syrup. Horseradish can also be added to hot water and used as a steam inhalation treatment to help clear the sinuses and relieve congestion.
The Ancient Greeks believed that occasionally falling sick was a type of retribution from the gods for something they had done or not done. This viewpoint actually persisted until the Classical Greek physician Hippocrates changed the perspective of ancient Greek medicine from spirituality to scientific logic.
Let's review 10 of the most tried-and-true natural home cures that the ancient Greeks left for us, which you can use.
10 Natural Remedies from Ancient Greece You Need to Know About
1. Olive Trees, Ancient Greece Remedy to Treat Acne and Protect Skin
Greeks claim that the first oil trees grew in Greece when the goddess Athena planted a seed into the ground which immediately sprouted up into a beautiful olive tree.
Ancient Greek women found many natural remedies from the olives such as using the oil to help protect against sun damage to their skin and crushing the leaves of the olive trees to make a facial paste as a mask for the skin. The mask helped cure acne and other skin irritations.
Greeks claim that the first oil trees grew in Greece when the goddess Athena planted a seed into the ground which immediately sprouted up into a beautiful olive tree.
Ancient Greek women found many natural remedies from the olives such as using the oil to help protect against sun damage to their skin and crushing the leaves of the olive trees to make a facial paste as a mask for the skin. The mask helped cure acne and other skin irritations.
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2. Tomatoes For Prostate Cancer Prevention
Maybe it’s not so ancient, but as far back as around the 15th century, Greeks believed that eating a tomato a day would lessen the chances of men developing prostate cancer. It’s definitely a tip worth noting.
2. Tomatoes For Prostate Cancer Prevention
Maybe it’s not so ancient, but as far back as around the 15th century, Greeks believed that eating a tomato a day would lessen the chances of men developing prostate cancer. It’s definitely a tip worth noting.
3. Beetroot for Anemia
Since beetroot has a high quantity of iron, ancient Greeks used it to treat anemia and other related blood conditions. They would regularly eat beetroot and drink fresh beetroot juice to help increase red blood cell levels.
4. Mint for Migraine Relief, Ancient Greeks’ contribution to a very frequent illness
The ancient Greeks not only used mint as aromatherapy because of its fresh relaxing aroma, but they also used mint to help relieve migraines and also for the relief of stomach aches.
The ancient Greeks not only used mint as aromatherapy because of its fresh relaxing aroma, but they also used mint to help relieve migraines and also for the relief of stomach aches.
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5. Honey and Cinnamon Treatments for Cold and Flu
The Ancient Greeks would add to their water some cinnamon and honey to ease the symptoms of cold and flu. This is still practiced today in some households.
The Ancient Greeks would add to their water some cinnamon and honey to ease the symptoms of cold and flu. This is still practiced today in some households.
6. Fenugreek for Respiratory Ailments and Diabetes
The Ancient Greeks first used the herb known as fenugreek as a part of their cattle feeds to help stimulate the digestion of their cattle and horses.
The wise and innovative Hippocrates saw other uses for this herb and encouraged using fenugreek for the treatment of respiratory issues, such as coughs and tuberculosis.
It is also reported that fenugreek was used to treat rare cases of diabetes in ancient times.
READ MORE:The Health Benefits Of Fenugreek
7. Fennel for Weight Loss and Joint Pain
The Ancient Greeks saw fennel as a natural expectorant that was used to help combat annoying coughs.
It was also taken in the form of an herbal tea which helped aid in weight loss, cramp relief, and treatment for muscle and joint pain.
8. Cumin for Colic
Cumin was one of the most popular and advantageous spices to cook in ancient Greece.
Chewing cumin seeds were used to help counteract the formation of flatulence after eating bean dishes, and the seeds were regarded as one of the most effective digestive aids in ancient times.
9. Flaxseed to Lower Cholesterol
Used as commonly in ancient times as in modern days, flaxseed helps aid in digestion and lowering cholesterol levels and was a favorite prescribed healer of ancient Greek physicians.
Used as commonly in ancient times as in modern days, flaxseed helps aid in digestion and lowering cholesterol levels and was a favorite prescribed healer of ancient Greek physicians.
LEARN MORE:Amazing benefits of Flaxseeds
10. Horseradish for Respiratory Infections
Used in ancient times to help prevent illness, during the cold winter months, Ancient Greeks would eat horseradish to help get rid of respiratory infections.
To use horseradish for respiratory infections, it can be grated and eaten raw, or it can be mixed with honey and lemon juice to make a soothing cough syrup. Horseradish can also be added to hot water and used as a steam inhalation treatment to help clear the sinuses and relieve congestion.
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