Ancient Greek remedies are still used today to cure
illnesses and medical conditions.
Ancient Greeks believed that diseases were the punishment of the gods
for their sins. In fact, this false
conception remained until the great classical physician Hippocrates changed
ancient Greek medicine views from spirituality to scientific knowledge.
Ancient Greek women used olive oil as a sunscreen and
crushed the leaves of the olive trees to produce a facial mask, which helped to
cure acne and other skin irritations.
Not so ancient, but as far back as the 15th century,
Greeks believed that by eating a tomato a day would lessen the chances of men
developing prostate cancer. Definitely, a tip well noting.
Since beetroot has a high quantity of iron, ancient Greeks
used it to cure anemia and other related blood conditions. They regularly ate
beetroots and drunk fresh beetroot juice to help increase their red blood cell levels.
Ancient Greeks did not use mint just for its fresh aroma,
but they also used it for migraines and stomach aches.
Our ancient compatriots consumed wine. They would heat it
add cinnamon and honey to treat the symptoms of cold and influenza.
Ancient Greeks used an herb called fenugreek to help
stimulate the digestion of their horses and cattle. Hippocrates saw other uses for this herb and
used fenugreek for respiratory issues such as coughs and tuberculosis. It is, also, reported that fenugreek was used
to treat diabetes during antiquity.
Cumin seeds were chewed by ancient Greeks to cure colic and
other digestive illnesses.
Flaxseed helps aid indigestion and lowers cholesterol levels
and was a favourite prescribed healer for ancient Greek physicians.
Finally, horseradish
was used, in ancient times, to help get rid of excess phlegm in the lungs and
the respiratory system such as sinuses.
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