Food Remedies - Facts About Foods And Their Medicinal Uses

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cold. (2) Bake 2 apples. Pour over them 1 pint boiling water. Strain
when cold.


_Asparagus._

Asparagus is said to strengthen and develop the artistic faculties. It
also calms palpitation of the heart. It is very helpful to rheumatic
patients on account of its salts of potash. It should be steamed, not
boiled, otherwise part of the valuable salts are lost.


_Banana._

The banana is invaluable in inflammation of all kinds. For this reason
it is very useful in cases of typhoid fever, gastritis, peritonitis,
etc., and may constitute the only food allowed for a time.