Effective Home Remedies for Common Ailments

SSS Effective Home Remedies for Common Ailments Instead of purchasing expensive and often ineffective pharmaceuticals with side effects, try these effective home remedies. 01 Acne 02 Earache Oatmeal is beneficial in reducing acne because it cleanses your skin pores and absorbs excess oil Garlic The analgesic and antibiotic properties of garlic can help reduce earache caused by an ear infection Mix 1 tsp of honey and the juice of ½ a lemon in a cup of cooked oatmeal Heat one teaspoon of minced garlic in two tablespoons of sesame oil. Rub this mixture over Cool and filter the oil. your skin. Leave it on for 30mins and then rinse with lukewarm water. Put 2-3 drops of this garlic oil in the aching ear. Another option is to extract the juice out of a few cloves of garlic and put it into the ear that hurts. Do this once or twice a week. 03 Toothache 04 Dandruff Salt and Pepper Salt mixed with pepper can be of great use when a tooth becomes sensitive as Coconut oil helps eliminate dandruff due to its antifungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from itching. both the ingredients have antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Take some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it. Mix equal amount of pepper and common salt with a few Rub it on your scalp and massage for a few minutes. drops of water to form a paste. Apply the paste directly on the affected tooth and allow it to sit for a few minutes Wash your hair after 20 minutes : Do this daily for several days Follow this remedy two to three times a week 05 Sore throat 06 Indigestion Gargle with salt water By gargling with salt water you decrease the swelling in your throat, as salt's primary function is to draw out water, which in turn shrinks the swollen cell and eases the pain. Apple cider vinegar is often used to kick start a slow stomach. Though acidic in nature, it also has an alkalizing effect that helps settle indigestion. Add one tablespoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a cup of water. • 1 cup of warm water (8 oz.) Mix in one teaspoon of raw honey. • ½ teaspoon of table salt Heat water until it's warm, but not hot. Thoroughly mix in salt. Gargle. Repeat 3 throughout the day as needed. Drink this solution two to three times a day for quick relief. 07 Constipation 08 Cough Olive oil stimulates your digestive system, which helps get things moving through your colon, and taken regularly it can prevent constipation as well. You will need... Thyme relaxes the muscles of the trachea and bronchi, and also opens up airways. The result is less coughing, and increased comfort. You will need... A handful of fresh thyme sprigs OR 2 tablespoons dried thyme 1 tablespoon of olive oil 8 ounces of fresh water 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (optional) Honey or lemon (optional) In the morning consume one tablespoon of olive oil. It works best on an empty stomach, so have it before you eat anything else. Lightly bruise the thyme, with a mortar and pestle, and then place in a mug. Cover with 8 ounces of boiling water, cover, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. If you forget, wait until later when you haven't eaten for a while. You can mix it with a little bit of lemon juice if you like to lighten the flavor. Add some lemon or honey to taste, and drink the whole thing. Repeat 2-3 times daily as needed. 09 Common Cold 10 Headache Spice tea is a highly beneficial Ayurvedic remedy to get rid of Essential oils-especially lavender common cold. Dry roast and grind a quarter cup of coriander seeds, and a half tablespoons each of cumin and fennel seeds, and a quarter teaspoons of fenugreek seeds. Essential oils especially lavender can help ease tension and relieve the pain of a headache. Gently massage a bit of lavender oil onto your forehead and temples, then lie back and enjoy the relaxing scent. Now, boil a cup of water. Add one and a half tablespoons of this spice powder and one and a half teaspoons of rock candy (misri). Let it simmer for three to four minutes. For maximum relief, slip away to a room thať's cool, dark, and quiet. Add two tablespoons of milk. Bring the solution to a boil and then strain it. Sip it slowly while it is hot. Drink this spice tea daily until the symptoms subside. Infographic compiled and created by Knowledge Weighs Nothing: knowledgeweighsnothing.com. > • > •