Vanilla (Vanilla fragrans)-Healing with Herbs

Vanilla (Vanilla fragrans)-Healing with Herbs

Vanilla (Vanilla fragrans) is the dark brown aromatic seed pod or ‘bean’ of the Vanilla plant which is available in dried form as whole or ground and also as an extract.

Benefits

• Vanilla’s heady fragrance makes it ideal for aromatherapy. It reduces anxiety, nervousness and frustration and relaxes the mind.
• The aphrodisiac properties of Vanilla helps in treating impotence.
• It can be used to cure fever and stimulate the digestive system.
• Some other benefits include weight loss, improved blood circulation, curing respiratory problems, alleviating joint pains and improved alertness.
• It reduces morning sickness and nausea among pregnant women.

How to use Vanilla

• Add a little amount of pure Vanilla extract to mineral water, milk or juice to cure upset stomach. It can also alleviate such problems among teething babies.
• Put a few drops of Vanilla onto the tongue to palliate burning sensations after consuming too hot or spicy foods.
• Put a squeezed cotton ball soaked in Vanilla extract, under the tongue to sedate someone suffering from hysteria or convulsion.