Cardamom and drug-herb combinations that could make you sick
5. Cardamom
Dixon's favourite daily tea is a combination of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and honey. Cardamom can help treat tooth or throat infections and colds and coughs. It also calms the stomach and helps treat constipation.
Dixon warns that over treatment, or very early treatment, of a cold or stomach problem is a bad idea. "The symptoms of having a cold are our bodies trying to flush something out," she explains.
But you shouldn't medicate -- even herbally -- until you feel uncomfortable symptoms and know you're sick. She also points out that it's dangerous to treat symptoms without dealing with underlying problems and you should see a doctor to rule out any diseases that should be treated first.
Some drug-herb combinations can leave you feeling sicker. Read here which cocktails to avoid.
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