I got this herbal sprinkle mix from The Herbal Kitchen by Kami McBride, she has a chapter dedicated to herbal sprinkle mixes and I would love to try them all. This one is our favorite though, we use it to sprinkle on applesauce, in our hot cereal, on toast, over pancakes, in herbal tea, the sky is the limit.
The Herb Mix
Mix the following ingredients in a small bowl, stir well and pour into an empty spice jar. I like to write the increments right on the jar so I can easily mix it up again when it runs out.
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove powder
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove powder
Why These Spices
Cinnamon - you can read all about the healing benefits of cinnamon here.
Allspice - berries that grow in Jamaica, a digestive aid, helping to break down heavy food loads.
Cloves - tropical plant, this is the heal all spice, great for indigestion, antibacterial and antiviral good for cold and flu season, it is also a pain reliever great for toothaches and mouth sores, just to name a few.
Allspice - berries that grow in Jamaica, a digestive aid, helping to break down heavy food loads.
Cloves - tropical plant, this is the heal all spice, great for indigestion, antibacterial and antiviral good for cold and flu season, it is also a pain reliever great for toothaches and mouth sores, just to name a few.
Just a quick word about the quality of your spices. I purchased my spices from the local grocery store for years until I started educating myself on the use of herbs and spices for health. I then started slowly replacing them with herb/spice powder from Bulk Herb Store or Mountain Rose Herb (I do order from both places). I was amazed at the rich color, the strong aroma and the flavor of these powders from what I was used to, they are definitely fresher and higher quality than their grocery store counterparts. The best part is, it costs less because I am buying it in bulk not a tiny container for $4-$8. Just something you may want to keep in mind.
