This blogger holds no truck with detoxing but I could be tempted by the theory put forward by the Chor Bizarre restaurant in London’s Mayfair.
Keen to Scotch the myth that Indian food is in any way unhealthy, the 5pm member restaurant has come up with a list of the numerous health and detox benefits associated with the herbs and spices that might be found in a typical Ruby.
I’m not sure that any blog readers will necessarily need advice on how anise oil can be used to treat lice and scabies but, just to be on the safe side, I’ve kept it in.
So, should you fancy nipping out tonight for a plateful of onion bhajis, a nice chicken madras, plain rice and a Peshwari naan then you will be doing yourself a big favour in the health stakes and this is why:
- Turmeric: Long associated with healing properties and is often used as a common antiseptic in India
- Cinnamon: A natural antioxidant
- Cardamon: Associated with healing stomach problems
- Anise: Anise leaves in curry are used to treat digestive problems and toothaches while the oil extract can be used to treat lice and scabies
- Clovers: Extremely effective in the struggle against nicotine cravings
- Coriander leaves: Used as a folk medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia in Iranian folk medicine
- Asafoetida: The main medical usage for asafoetida is for the aid of digestive system, mild cases of asthma, bronchitis and is traditionally used to help children’s colds
I appreciate that Mayfair may be a little far away for many of the blog’s readers but, assuming that Indian herbs and spices are just as effective in the Central Belt as they are in central London, then you can reap the health benefits at the 5pm Indian restaurants in Edinburgh by clicking here and in Glasgow by clicking here.
Happy detoxing!