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This poster is the first of a series of designed work aimed at spreading the Bedouin’s age old practices of natural healing and nutrition. Illustrated and designed by Sophia Ahmed. Buy your very own copy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1571213841460-LX4IR43A6Y9CG40D6HSQ/Final+Logo-01.jpg about the brand - be.do is a commercial branch of Sinaweya bridging Sinai’s communities with a broader network. We aim to support Bedouin initiatives producing goods derived from their traditional practices by creating sustainable sales opportunities for their work. be.do’s collection includes authentic Bedouin products as well as commissioned items inspired by research on their intangible heritage. https://www.sinaweya.com/herb-use-1 daily 0.75 2020-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585486276593-ZGFWMWFHV4OO3HFJMB6R/IMG_0969.jpg Herb Use & Info - Bardagosh / Salvia Multicaulis / Sage Bardagosh is precious to the Bedouin; the flowers and leaves are traditionally consumed as a tea with honey or included in herbal infusions to treat a cough, lower blood pressure or relieve toothaches. Culinary use: Bardagosh can also be used as a mild spice on cheese or in olive oil Herbal mix: Bardagosh, Marmareya and Wild Rose blend well together to make a smooth, aromatic and soothing tea, especially for women during menstruation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585488719169-20AW5UESQR9C59XCCOBC/Screen+Shot+2020-03-29+at+3.31.15+PM.png Herb Use & Info - Zanzabil / Rosmarinus Officinalis / Rosemary Zanzabil makes a spicy tea which lowers blood pressure, strengthens the heart muscle and widens the veins (like garlic) for a healthy circulatory system. Bedouins know Rosemary to burn excess fats in the body as well. Culinary use: Honey lemonade with a sprinkle of crushed Rosemary leaves or Rosemary ice tea Herbal steam: bring 4-6 cups of water to a boil, pour over 1 Tablespoon Rosemary, steep for 5-10 minutes covered. Cool enough so steam does not burn you, cover your head and the pot with a cloth and inhale the steam. Do not steam for more than 10 minutes at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585486940988-8A1F616F61UI3F77ON6W/IMG_0957.jpg Herb Use & Info - Ba’atharan / Artemisia Judaica / Judean Wormwood Ba’atharan is bitter in taste, but most potent antimicrobial medicinal herbs are. It activates the metabolism and cleanses the stomach of ingested irritants. The Bedouin dry and grind it down to a powder which is consumed with a glass of water to treat extreme stomach aches and gases. It can also be consumed as a tea to cleanse an upset tummy. External Use: Bathe in cooled Ba’atharan tea to soothe irritated skin from insect bites or synthetic fabrics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487655601-SX15WNX6NOW5VZ6XT4RR/IMG_0983.jpg Herb Use & Info - Marmareya / Salvia Triloba / Jerusalem Sage Marmareya has a soothing and relaxing character, especially for women, as it regulates menstruation cycles and is traditionally used to aid those undergoing miscarriage. It is also prescribed to treat stomach and colon disturbances. Consuming Marmareya regularly as a general tonic, boosts one’s immunity and overall health. Topical use: Sage oil can be manufactured for massage and to soothe skin burns. Culinary use: Marmareya butter sauce goes perfectly with grilled meat or ravioli Infusion as tea, can also be mixed with other herbs or black tea Sage is also traditionally burnt to purify the air, as its tea purifies the body https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585488226496-JDUF5IOL7COATBVTIX6A/IMG_0990.jpg Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585488407488-FULDHF2MIJ1ZARHSOTYC/IMG_0991.jpg Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1593004186248-GKTOOA8VSHB54AJV3FG3/IMG_2447.jpg Herb Use & Info - Rabl/ Pulicaria Incisa / Desert Fleabane Rabl has a distinct minty taste and is commonly known by the Jabaliya tea as Shai Gabaly (Mountain Tea). Rabl is a relaxant as it lowers blood pressure and salts; the Bedouin use it medicinally to treat coughs and other respiratory issues. ● Warning: Should not be consumed regularly as it drastically lowers salts in the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585488116607-3WG7DYKP6JS6BF4KT7IK/Screen+Shot+2020-03-29+at+3.20.28+PM.png Herb Use & Info - Shamar / Foeniculum Vulgare / Sweet Fennel Shamar treats digestive issues and heartburn, some use it to treat cold and flu symptoms as it is a warming herb expelling excess fluids from the body. Culinary use: Roast and grind Shamar seeds to a powder and use as a spice in the kitchen. Culinary use: Bake your favorite loaf or cake with fennel seeds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487444223-6YTXWA3TRW9PLRO255JN/IMG_0978.jpg Herb Use & Info - Habak / Mentha Longifolia / Desert Mint Habak is a relaxant, lowers blood pressure and is traditionally used to treat coughs and mild respiratory issues as well as ridding the stomach of gases. Add a pinch of Habak to flavor a pot of black tea Infusion as described above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487218949-NOBNPVZSC6JFDED1OCYW/IMG_0986.jpg Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487277912-SW47EUCDMFZVKOIKM6CI/Screen+Shot+2020-03-29+at+1.55.26+PM.png Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487313198-ETQJSHP7XJDPXF2PANBX/Screen+Shot+2020-03-29+at+1.56.18+PM.png Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487804765-DKE8ZFPBDZJM02WUGFVS/IMG_0963.jpg Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585487829630-0KZIR0OTJX60Y06PL1PH/IMG_0965.jpg Herb Use & Info https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585488905456-Y6H9FVURPXWJ50EB48ZB/Screen+Shot+2020-03-29+at+2.14.35+PM.png Herb Use & Info - Za’aroor / Crataegus Sinaica / Sinai Hawthorn This thorny tree produces small (apple-like) red berries that, along with the leaves, have heart toning properties. Hawthorn is known to strengthen the heart muscle, stimulate circulation and serve as a preventative and/or support for underlying heart conditions. The Bedouin usually eat the berries fresh and drink a tea made of the leaves. Berries can also be dried for storage purposes and drank as a tea as a heart tonic. Herbal mix: dried Hawthorn berries mix very well with a number of herbs, we advise boiling it with fennel seeds, or to add complimentary herbs after boiling the dried fruit - it synergises particularly well with rose petals making a heart warming and strengthening remedy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5beac69245776e87c2d1be05/1585488539302-4FFOL4R81EPTT48QO4FB/IMG_0975.jpg Herb Use & Info - Za’atar / Origanum Syriacum / Wild Oregano Za’atar is a relaxant, lowering blood pressure, as well as a digestive that treats heartburn and stomach cramps. Its spicey tea is the perfect cure for a sore throat or cough. It can be infused in tea, olive oil or used as a spice. Culinary use: Crush and sprinkle dry or fresh Za’atar on white cheese with olive oil or add it to your favorite foul (fava-bean) or stew recipes. 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