A concise list of natural remedies found at Mexgrocer.com, in alphabetical order.
Acacia – Acacia Farnesiana – Acacia Vera. – Acacia is good for digestive problems such as diarrhea and it is also a good astringent.
Achiote – Annato – Bixa Orellana. Achiote in addition to be a delicious ingredient in Mexican food Mayan recipes, Achiote is used to treat prostate and liver disease problems. Achiote is also good for the digestive system, astringent, cancer, coloring, diabetes, kidney and as a parasiticide.
Agar Agar. – Agar is a good source of iodine, calcium and iron. It has no calories, and promotes digestion and weight loss, treats hemorrhoids, and carries toxic and radioactive waste out of the body.
Agave – The Agave Nectar has a favorable glycemic profile, because Its sweetness comes primarily from a complex form of fructose called inulin. The Inulin fiber stimulates the growth of friendly and healthy intestinal bacteria which supports good colon health and it also has a very low glycemic index. Agave Syrup taste is comparable to sugar and can be used as a sugar replacer in food and beverages.
Agrimony – Agrimonia eupatoria – It is used as an astringent, diuretic, eyewash, asthma and blood purifier. It is also good in the treatment of digestive disorders such as diarrhea.
Albahaca – Basil. – Albahaca is used for headaches, for treatment of the urinary system of kidney and bladder diseases, and dizziness.
Alfalfa – Medicago Sativa. Helps reduce fever, purify the circulatory system and bad breath.
Aloe – Aloe Vera. Aloe is good for sunburns relieving pain and inflammation. Aloe has good cicatrization effects in burns and minor wounds. Aloe Vera is used to control constipation problems, digestive irritation, obesity problems and great way to control and cure stomach ulcers.
Amaranth – Amaranthus spp – Ataco. Amaranth is a good source of calcium, phosphorous and iron. Amaranths contain high levels of proteins, mucilage and natural sugars. It has astringent properties, it’s used as a diuretic, to stop menstrual disorders and spotting and to control sugar levels.
Anise – Anis – Pimpinella Anisum. Anis is good home remedy for breath refreshening, for digestion and calming stomach pain.
Arnica – Arnica Montana. – Arnica has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities, it helps to reduce pain, swelling and improves the healing.
Avocado – The avocado lowers the sugar level in the blood and helps you loose weight. The leaves of the avocado help to alleviate menstrual pains, asthma and bronchitis. The fruit also cures dysentery: A disease of the intestine when it becomes inflamed and causes abdominal pain, fever and diarrea. The avocado is considered an afrodisiac, specially in its seed. The word avocado comes from Nahuatl “ahuacatl” that means testicle. Make Guacamole Sauce with avocados and a Molcajete.
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