Some of the best remedies for common ailments seem to have been forgotten in today’s society, where a trip to the pharmacy can produce a medicine that will cure anything. The next time you have one of these common ailments, try to do what Grandma did and go to her kitchen cabinet instead of the pharmacy. You’ll be kinder to your wallet and your health!
While vitamin C, D, and zinc supplements will shorten the lifespan of a common cold, a hot lemon drink is also extremely good. Fresh lemon juice and honey are great soothing for a sore throat and give the body much-needed vitamin C at the same time. The juice of one lemon in a glass of water is enough.
When you have a cold or flu, the constant rubbing of a tissue on your nose and lips can cause chafing and pain. Try a smear of Vaseline or Vaseline on sore lips and nose.
A ‘flowing cold’ where the nose and eyes water profusely can be inconvenient and even embarrassing, but believe it or not, you can help relieve these runny symptoms with an onion. Simply dip a slice of onion in a glass of hot water for two seconds, then drink the cold water throughout the day. In fact, it is good to have onion around when you have a cold and putting half an onion on the bedside table at night can eliminate cold symptoms because its smell is inhaled while you sleep.
For those unpleasant moments when you suffer from diarrhea, two tablespoons of brown vinegar usually solve the problem.
In addition to common kitchen products, many herbs can be used to treat ailments instead of expensive medications. For example, if you suffer from headaches, dizziness, or tinnitus, you can try feverfew leaves.
Tea tree and eucalyptus oils are useful for treating a variety of respiratory ailments. These are excellent for treating colds and coughs. They can be massaged into the chest or burned in an oil burner to help clear the airways and prevent congestion. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and can be applied to cuts, bites, and stings. It is often used to treat blemishes and pimples and, when diluted with water, acts as a mouth gargle (note that it should never be swallowed).
The herb black cohosh is also a powerful relaxant and is extremely effective in relieving painful menstrual cramps. Ovarian cramps will ease and cause a delay in the menstrual cycle. It is also effective in the treatment of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatic pain and neurological pain. In small doses, appetite and digestion are greatly improved and it is very beneficial for the nervous system in general.
