A- Z Home remedies
Don't be in a rush to get pharmaceutical pills and medicines that may cause
various negative effects. Try these wonderful, natural and proven home remedies
to help those aches and pains, without the side effects, instead. They will
also provide your digestive system with a healthy boost!
Anise
For congestion resulting from allergies, colds or flu, as well as relief
for upset stomach and gas, prepare some tea by soaking 1 teaspoon of anise
seeds, in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. In addition, chewing
anise seeds is effective for treating bad breath.
Cardamom
To aid digestion, prepare an infusion of one teaspoon of cardamom with 1
cup boiling water. Once soaked, drink with a meal.
Bay Leaves
To treat dandruff, soak a handful of
bay leaves in 1 liter of water - bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
Cover the water for 20 minutes until the liquid cools. Pour on your hair and
let it sit for 45 to 60 minutes. Rinse the hair well.
Ginger
For relief from nausea, prepare an
infusion of 1/2 teaspoon ginger in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain before
drinking. Alternatively, chewing fresh ginger can be all the more efficient.
To alleviate headaches, make a paste
by mixing ground ginger with water and smear it over the painful area. For
alleviating cough and heartburn mix 1/2 a teaspoon of ground ginger with one teaspoon
of honey.
Basil
For relief from a cough, prepare an infusion of dried basil leaves: 1
teaspoon in 1 cup of boiling water. Soak the leaves and then add honey.
Dill Seed
Try to swallow a teaspoon of dill seeds to stop hiccups. In
addition,chewing on this herb's seeds will reduce bad breath.
Fennel Seeds / SAUNF
Chewing fennel seeds can alleviate
bad breath and relieve stomach cramps. An infusion can be prepared by soaking 1
teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup boiling water. Strain before drinking. Crush
the seeds a little before the brew. This will help to treat gas.
Garlic Powder
Garlic powder
is a natural mosquito repellent. Make a paste of garlic powder and water, which can be applied to your pulse points, behind
the knees, the ankles, a drop or two on the cheeks, face and neck. Be sure to
keep it away from your eyes.
Caraway Seeds /omam / ajwain
Chewing caraway seeds helps relieve gas. An infusion can also be prepared
by soaking 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds in 1 cup boiling water. Strain before
drinking.
Cinnamon
To raise the amount of good
cholesterol in your body, mix 1/2 a teaspoon cinnamon in coffee or tea. For
treating joint pain, you should try 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon mixed with 1
teaspoon of honey.
Cinnamon may also be used to
alleviate menstrual cramps. Just add a little cinnamon to your coffee and tea
or sprinkle on food.
Cloves
Chew 1 clove root to remove bad
breath or to treat dental pain. Place on the tooth until the pain is gone. You
can also chew 3-4 cloves roots to relieve nausea or a sore throat.
Ground Black Pepper
To stop bleeding, sprinkle a
generous amount of black pepper over the cut and it will neutralize the
bleeding and the pain.
Cayenne Pepper
To clear the sinuses, sprinkle some
red pepper on food or gargle with water to relieve a sore throat. In addition,
cayenne pepper suppresses appetite and speeds up metabolism. Sprinkle a little
on your toothbrush or add a cup of water and gargle to rinse your mouth,
prevent gum disease, accelerate the healing of gingivitis and treat toothaches.
You can also prepare a solution of 1 teaspoon of pepper with 1 cup of water and
apply it to the affected area.
Allspice (Also known as: Jamaica pepper, pepper, myrtle
pepper, pimenta)
To relieve muscle aches, ground the allspice to powder form, then add a
little water to get a thick paste texture. Apply to a strip of clean cloth and
put it on the painful area.
Celery Seeds
To relieve fluid retention, prepare a diuretic infusion by crushing 1.5 teaspoons of celery seeds in 1 cup of
boiling water, then soak for 20 minutes.
This infusion may also be used to
hasten the arrival of a late menstrual cycle. It also helps to treat high blood
pressure and anxiety.
Peppermint or spearmint
For treatment of abdominal pain and
cramps, prepare an infusion from 1.5 teaspoons of dried mint leaves per cup of
boiling water. Strain before drinking.
Salt
Salt is an effective cure for pain
and acts as a great disinfectant too. Prepare a solution of salt and water and
rub it on the insect bite area or rinse your mouth with salt-water several
times a day to disinfect the mouth and throat.
Cumin / jeera
Boil 1 cup of water with 1 teaspoon
of cumin and let it cook for a few seconds. Cool and drink in one sip to
relieve your cold symptoms.
Turmeric / haldi
To bring your temperature down, stir 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1
cup of warm milk and add a teaspoon of honey.
Thyme
Get relief from a cough and a sore throat with an infusion of thyme. Mix 1
tablespoon of dried thyme with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink. To
ease a gassy situation, mix 1 teaspoon of thyme with 1 cup of boiling water and
strain before drinking.
Mustard Powder
To relieve congestion, mix 1
tablespoon of mustard powder with 1 liter of hot water and then soak your feet.
Please note that mustard plasters have been used traditionally to treat coughs,
colds and the flu.
Coriander
Boil 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds in 1 cup boiling water, it will help you
deal with high cholesterol levels.