Many common ailments can be prevented and cured by items in the kitchen and garden. Here are just a few tried and tested remedies from various sources. Some of which can be used in a natural first aid kit for home or on the go. Natures first aid kit products can be purchased in the alchemist apothecary at www.corlunas.com.
1. SPRAINS AND BRUISES.
Mold bags of frozen peas around the body part pre wrapped in a tea towel to prevent ice burns.
2. REDUCE SWELLING OF MOST BITES AND STINGS.
Aloe Vera is simple to grow on a windowsill for easy access. Simply apply the leaves’ inner cooling gel directly to the area.
3. CALM BITES AND STINGS.
Infuse cider vinegar with sprigs of thyme or rosemary and apply to the area.
4. NATURAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, ANALGESIC.
Mash papaya and apply directly to clean wound.
5. SOOTHE BITES AND STINGS.
Smooth on tomato juice.
6. WRIST, ANKLE SPRAINS.
Smear olive oil around the sprain. Apply whisked egg yolk. Wrap in cotton wool and bandage immediately.
7. STOP BLEEDING.
Hold a piece of fresh bread over a cut, apply mild pressure and wait for the bleeding to cease.
8. BURNED YOUR TONGUE.
Immediately sprinkle granulated sugar on it. Sugar absorbs the heat.
9. REDUCE FEVER.
Crush 10g (1/3 oz) raisins with 10g (1/3oz) freshly sliced ginger. Mix with 200ml (7fl oz) water.
Let it stand for an hour, then boil to reduce by ¾. Drink once or twice a day till fever reduces.
10. SORE THROAT.
Add1/2 peeled onion to a jar of honey, close lid tightly and leave for three days. Take a teaspoon every few hours when you have a sore throat. Use a fresh clean, dry spoon, water in honey makes it rancid!
11. FOR A COLD.
Make chicken soup include onions, sage and garlic. They are immune boosters. Have a bowl or cup twice a day during your cold.
12. MINIMIZE SWELLING.
Add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to a cup of apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool it to hand hot and soak a cloth in it. Wring out excess liquid and hold cloth on affected area.
13. RELIEVE COUGHING.
Sprinkle a teaspoon of turmeric into a bowl of boiling water and stir. Breathe in the steam for a few minutes.
14. COMBAT JET LAG.
The day before you fly, eat high protein meals (pulses,fish,meat) for breakfast and lunch. A carbohydrate meal with pasta and or rice for dinner. The protein in the meals stimulate the body to produce catecholamines, which mirror the body’s naturally “awake” daytime state.
15. INDIGESTION.
Finish meals with 125ml(4fl oz) fresh pineapple juice to prevent indigestion.
16. IMMUNE BOOSTER.
Process carrot, beetroot, gooseberries, a pinch of fresh garlic in juicer or liquidizer.
17. HERBAL MOUTHWASH.
Mix a teaspoon each of rosemary, dried mint and fennel seeds with 2-3 cups of boiling water. Steep for 15-20 minutes, cool, cover. Stores in fridge for 3-5 days.
18. SUPPRESS APPETITE.
Drink 150ml (5fl oz) celery juice before each meal.
19. TOOTHACHE.
Vanilla extract rubbed on gums can help. Alternatively clove oil, or nestle a clove in the tooth area.
20. ANTI-WRINKLE MASK.
Mix together 2 tablespoons plain yogurt,1/2 tablespoon honey,1/2 tablespoon lemon juice. Add the contents of 3x vitamin E capsules. Apply to face, leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off.
21. EASY BREATHING.
Place some fresh thyme in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover head with towel and breath in the fumes. CAUTION DO NOT PUT FACE TO CLOSE TO THE BOWL TO AVOID SCALDING!
22. COLD SORES.
Wrap ice in a tea towel and apply to area for 10 minutes.
23. MENOPAUSE.
Drink100ml (31/2fl oz) beetroot juice twice a day to relieve symptoms.
24. SORE GUMS.
Cut a ripe fig in half and hold it between your cheek and sore gum for 10 minutes.
25. REVIVE COLD FEET.
Soak feet in a basin of warm water with ½ cup of salt, Epsom salt is best has more minerals; dissolved in it. Can add a few drops of peppermint oil to stimulate blood flow. Afterwards massage with damp salt, removes any hard skin and stimulates blood flow.
26. LOWER CHOLESTEROL.
Extract juice from 2 cloves of garlic by crushing in pestle and mortar. Drink a spoonful every day.
27. REDUCE STRESS.
Sunflower seeds and alfalfa can help.
28. PUFFY EYES.
Spritz eyes wit water. Put thick slices of raw potato on eye lids. Leave on for 10 minutes. Reduce sugar intake.
29. RELIEVE ACID BUILD UP.
Chew thoroughly on a celery stick. Alternatively a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.
30. SORE NECK.
Fill a sock with a cup of uncooked rice, tie a knot in the end. Heat in microwave for 30-60 seconds on medium heat. Apply for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively wear a silk scarf also good for whiplash.
31. LOWER A TEMPERATURE.
Add a teaspoon dried sage to a cup of boiling water, steep for 5 minutes. Drink several times a day. Also good for hot menopausal flashes.
32. RESTFUL SLEEP.
Add a teaspoon of honey to a late night herbal tea like Valerian or warmed milk to ensure restful sleep. Turmeric (1/4teaspoon) can be added to the warm milk.
33. CURE A HEADACHE.
Try fresh watermelon juice. Aim for 2 glasses a day while it lasts.Get some fresh air.
34. IMPROVE YOUR MOOD.
Have a few raw cashew nuts, or slightly warmed each day. Get some fresh air.
35. REDUCE ARTHRITIS.
Mix equal amounts of carrot and lemon juice. Take a tablespoon daily.
36. GET OFF TO SLEEP.
Have half a turkey and lettuce sandwich with wholemeal bread within an hour of bedtime. High levels of tryptophan increases the serotonin. Pumpkin seeds also is a sleep aid.
37. STOMACH BUG.
Spend two days on the BRAT DIET; Bananas, rice, apples (lightly cooked) and toast.
38. FIGHT THE BLUES.
Put a handful of basil leaves in a teapot and pour boiling water over it, steep for 10 minutes. Drink a cup 2-3 times a day to ease depression.
39. EASE CYSTITIS.
Okra or lady’s finger and spinach. Eat lightly cooked or steamed and pulped. Alternatively natural yogurt loaded with probiotics.
40. LESSEN SNORING.
A couple sips of olive oil coats the inside of the mouth, before going to rest.
Even though these remedies can be quite subtle in nature, their impact can be quite profound. Remembrance of our original nature is key to well being, inner power and manifesting a desired life style.
References.
Woman’s weekly UK. 1001 Home remedies by Esme Floyd, Carlton books.
Other great books.
1. Home made. Best made. Readers digest books. ISBN 0-88850-625-2
2. Kitchen cures. Readers digest books. ISBN 978-1-60052-330-8
3. Herb bible. Oceana books. ISBN 978-1-84573-524-1
4. Hands on healing remedies. Stoney books. ISBN 978-1-61212-006-5
5. Home hints and tips. DK publishers. ISBN 0-7894-9279-7
6. 1,001 Old time household hints. Sky horse publishing. ISBN 13-978-1-61608-176-1
7. Clean sweep by Alison Haynes. Bay book publishing. ISBN 1-74045-235-6
8. Good housekeeping, Stain Rescue. Heart books Sterling publishing. ISBN 13; 978-1-58816-478-0
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