Mothers are loving, caring and they always offer an option of home remedies at home. However, we sometimes end up befallen with health challenges from common colds to minor bruises. When medical first aid is not within reach, mothers use effective home remedies. Here are some of the ways in which you can cure or treat yourself in the comfort of your own home...
Mothers turn to the healing properties of branded methylated ointments as a first aid when we are down with flu. They soak a towel in a bowl of hot water mixed with a tablespoon of methylated ointment. Then the victim of cold inhales the steamy towel for about ten seconds before exhaling. This procedure is repeated at least five times before the nasal seizure is relaxed.
While growing up, it was a common practice for mothers to takeout wax from their children's ears. However, removing ear wax became easier with the use of hydrogen peroxide. Simply dilute a capful of peroxide with water, pour some droplets in your ear and allow the fizzing to stop before draining out the wax.
The extracts from Cayenne is a home remedy for toothaches, arthritis, and oral cavity blisters. The use of Cayenne ointment for medicinal purposes dates back to Christopher Columbus' days. Apart from the medical use of Capsaicin in Cayenne, the pepper serves a great culinary delight.
To heal wounds faster, parents use the generational remedy of potato skin. The skin of cooked potatoes reduces swollen wounds and bind skin cells. Don't throw away the leftovers when they can break down hyperpigmentation of wounds and fade scars.
In the absence of garlic, table salt mixed with water can be used as treatment. As the affected part of your throat comes in contact with the mixture; gargle salt water solution with your head slightly bent backward.
Particles of dust and impurities lead to inflammation of nerves along the nasal passage. Sneezing and having a feel of grogginess are the common symptoms flu. Blend a clove of garlic, ginger and dilute the mixture with lemon juice. Drink a teacup of the mixture to boost your immune system.
Inflammation of cells and tissues cause painful sensations and the gel from aloe vera plant is a good home remedy. Stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal gut infections can be treated by drinking a cup of Aloe Vera juice. The gel of aloe vera contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. A tablespoon of aloe vera gel is a remedy for burns.
Headaches and migraine are conditions that can reduce eye vision and cause loss of concentration. Stress and anxiety are some of the causes of headaches. A chronic migraine induces sleeplessness (insomnia) in adults. Drink a warm cup of water with ginseng roots for instant relief.
When your food doesn't break down as required, the intestines become filled with gas and your stomach might be bloated. To expel the gas (fart), chew a tablespoon full of fennel seeds. Mothers have a way of saving cost by ignoring the use of over-the-counter gas pain meds.
A natural way of using plants is for medicinal purposes. When you are down with a toothache or mouth ulcer (blisters), remember the antibacterial effect of garlic. Chew two cloves of garlic and spread the paste to the affected part of your oral cavity. The sulphuric compound in garlic's extract will is a great home remedy.
Whoever knew that ice would prove to be so helpful in times of need. If you wrap an ice cube in a cloth and dab it on your bruise, it helps heal it faster. You must remember to keep the cloth of ice for half an hour for serious bruises. Ice actually helps to stop the internal bleeding. Even a cold compress can be used if there is no ice.
Apple cider vinegar is not actually just for consumption. It has other useful ways that we can actually benefit from. You just have to soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply to the bruise. It will reduce the bruise almost immediately.
If you are suffering from cold, there is something lying right there in your cupboard that can come to the rescue. Mustard oil can actually relieve your cold quicker than you would expect. Just gently rub mustard oil on your chest and the vapors will help to decongest the nose.
We all have ginger at home right? SO when you are having a cold, just mix a tablespoon of fresh or powdered ginger to boiling water. Keep that for about 10 minutes then add a tablespoon of honey to it. If you drink this tea 2-3 times a day you will find that your cold has gotten better with every cup. It relieves a cough and cold.
Onion has a very strong smell. Some of us would prefer not to touch an onion as the smell does not go away quickly. However, onions can be of help if ever you have been bitten by an insect. Just apply some onion juice on the insect bite so that it goes away quickly.
When you get wounded, you want it to heal quickly so that you can go back to your daily grind. You can make a mix of turmeric powder in milk or water and apply this to the cut or wound. Just wrap it with a thin cloth or gauze so that it gets to work more efficiently. Your wound will heal in no time. You're welcome!
Almond oil is healthy no doubt, but you would be more than happy to learn that it has other uses too. Just heat up a glass of milk and to that put a teaspoon of almond oil. Remember to mix it well. If you drink this every night, your constipation will be relieved quickly.
If you do not have these lying around in your house, you need serious help. Who doesn't keep a few varieties of fruit in their home? If you incorporate some fruits rich in fiber like papaya, orange, figs in your diet, your constipation will die down almost instantaneously.
There is a very surprising benefit of cumin seeds that you might have ever heard about. When you mix cumin seed powder with water and make a thick paste, it actually helps in healing your bruises faster. If you apply this paste on your bruise, the black-blue spot will be reduced.
If you want a quick and easy way to heal the cuts and wounds, look no further than your kitchen because aloe vera is said to do the job. In fact, it may even be the most effective way you can heal any type of wound. Just apply the aloe vera gel and gently massage it into the cut. They say it works like magic so...
Toothaches are one of the most painful things that could ever happen to you. When your tooth aches, there is nothing you want more than for it to just go away. If you need an immediate remedy, just gently dab clove oil with a cotton on the aching tooth. It will relieve you of your pain.
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you is getting hiccups. Hiccups usually aren't that serious but that does not mean it does not annoy us. Do you want to know how you can cure hiccups quickly? Well just get yourself a crystal of jaggery and suck on it. Voila! Your hiccups have been cured.
An easy way to get rid of a cold is by boiling water in a utensil and dropping a few droplets of eucalyptus oil. Make sure you cover your head with a thick washcloth or towel and inhale the steam. This helps in unblocking the nose. You should always remember to keep your eyes closes as the fumes can be dangerous for the eyes.
We live in a world where we do not have control over everything. It gets very annoying to have to deal with insects like ants and mosquitoes. Although their bites aren't that harmful, they can still get on our nerves. If you mix lavender oil with a carrier oil and gently massage it on the insect bite, you can get rid of it quickly.
We are all aware that green tea has a lot of health benefits. People use it to lose weight, improve their metabolism or clear their skin. You will be shocked to know that just the tea bag can be of use too. If you apply wet green tea bag on the insect bite, it will disappear quicker than normal.
It is very easy to get rashes. They happen unexpectedly and sometimes they can truly frustrate you. When you find that you have rashes acting up while you are at home and cannot go out to get medicine, fear not. Almond oil is always there to save you. Just gently massage your rashes with almond oil to make it disappear.
Just gently massage your rashes with coconut oil. Although coconut oil has become synonymous with hair care, it does not mean that it cannot be used for other purposes as well. It is actually a very good remedy to cure rashes of any kind.
Peppermints are usually used to freshen up your breath. You might think its smell is the only useful thing about peppermint but you are wrong. Actually, when you bite peppermint leaves, it will relieve you from the aching tooth. Try this and see how wonderfully it actually works.
The human skin is something truly remarkable. It can go through a lot of infections and allergies but somehow usually manages to heal from it. Aloe vera is actually very good for dealing with burnt skin. When you get burnt, apply aloe vera gel and gently massage it to make it heal quickly.
We all love nicely fried potatoes. French fries may be one of the most popular snacks out there. There is another way potatoes can be used. They are good for curing burns. Just cut a slice of potato and directly apply it to the burn. It will instantly reduce the redness while also preventing blisters.
Some days, you just cannot stay still or fall asleep. It gets incredibly annoying to be so restless. After all, we all need a good night's sleep to function daily. If you ever find yourself in an uncomfortable condition like restlessness, just make sure you massage the whole body with lavender oil after mixing it with a carrier oil. Just add droplets of lavender oil into an oil diffuser to help you calm down and relax.
When you are in public, your cough tends to become quite embarrassing and irritating. While it is not as such a serious health issue, it can get tiresome to cough too much. After a while, it tends to take a toll on your body too. You can avail from the problems that a bad cough can bring by gargling a mix of salt and turmeric water.
When you cough, especially the explosive ones can get you humiliated. We all know how it feels like to cough out loud and whoop involuntarily. To avoid this public embarrassment, you can just make yourself some drink ginger tea with honey. It is like a magic potion that will clear your sore throat and relieve you from all the coughing.
When we hear almond oil, we usually associate it with hair. We know how helpful it is to grow a hair and to nourish it. But there is one other thing that almond oil is useful for. Just massage the whole body with almond oil to feel relaxed. It is actually a very effective way to fall into a quick and deep slumber.
Diarrhea can ruin anyone's day. It does not matter if you are big or small, if you are rich or poor, when it hits you, it can mess u your whole day. If you feel yourself starting to go that direction, just mix one lemon’s juice in warm water, add honey. If you keep on drinking this 2-3 times a day, you can avail from the troubles that diarrhea brings.
Most of us love the taste of bananas. It has a lot of health benefits but there is one thing that it is primarily known for. Bananas are good for curing diarrhea. They can help to soothe diarrhea and save you from those uncountable trips to the toilet. Just eat a banana after every little while.
One of the most stressful things one can go through is to have an ear infection. What can one do to get rid of it you ask? Well, you can put a couple drops of garlic oil in the ear and you will find that it actually helps to rid your ear from all sorts of infections. Who would have known?
Just a pinch of salt can be used for various occasions. You can just gargle a solution of salt in water to relieve you from inflamed gums, infections or a sore throat. A mixture of salt and olive oil is also the perfect moisturizing scrub that we all need. A warm salt bath can also help you relax your tired, swollen feet at the end of a hectic day.
Plain distilled white vinegar is a good home remedy for several things. You can apply it to skin or toenails to treat fungus. On your scalp, it can be used to treat dandruff and head lice. When you apply vinegar on your skin, it is known to help reduce the irritation and itchiness that has been caused by insect bites.
The astringent properties of tea can help in dealing with tired, inflamed eyes. Just take boiling water over two tea bags and let it settle down a bit. Just squeeze the excess liquid, and place the warm tea bags on your eyelids. They can also help soothe swelling and bleeding and even cure boils and cold and canker cores before an outbreak. Your gum health improves if you drink black tea.