Important! Always consult your doctor before trying these or any home remedies. "Natural" does not mean it is safe for everybody.
Evening primrose oil
It contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid.
How it helps
Relieves irritation caused by eczema.
Relieves menstrual pain and breast sensitivity.
It may help treat problems of hyperactivity and attention deficit in children.
Pregnant or breast-feeding women should not take it. Nor do people who use anticoagulants or any medicine for epilepsy.
Mustard
Mustard is a close relative of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli
How it helps
Good decongestant.
Immersing your feet in a water tub with a little powdered mustard, relieves fever and headache.
Stimulates appetite.
Treat athlete’s foot by adding a pinch of mustard powder to foot bath water.
Calms back pain and joints.
Epsom Salts
A common mineral called magnesium sulfate but better known as Epsom salt
How it helps
It relieves stress. Add to bath water for a relaxing effect.
To pull out splinters, apply a mixture of water with Epsom salts or immerse the affected part in water with Epsom salts.
Relieves hemorrhoids.
Tea
Tea has half the caffeine of coffee which makes it less stimulanting.
How it helps
An antioxidant that may prevent cancer
Beneficial for dental health.
Reduces the risk among women of an apoplexy.
Tea bags on the eyelids relieve tired eyes.
Petroleum Jelly
It is called petroleum jelly, but it is better known as Vaseline.
How it helps
Excellent moisturizer. home-remedies-site.com Protects your lips and skin and removes the dryness.
Relieves psoriasis.
Prevents nosebleeds by keeping mucous membranes moist.
Protects cuts.
Vinegar
Excellent to fight bacteria.
How it helps
A rinse with vinegar reduces dandruff and makes hair shiny.
Helps in indigestion provided it is not a problem of acidity.
A vinegar rinse removes the smell of cigarette in clothing.
Kills bacteria and fungi that cause athlete’s foot and ear infections (otitis externa).
Yogurt
Yogurt is a mixture of milk with cultured bacteria.
How it helps
Controls Candida albicans fungus, which is found in the vagina.
Protects from frequent urinary tract infections.
Helps the immune system to fight germs.
Strengthens bones.
Aloe Vera
It has been used as a medicinal plant for very many years. Its viscous gel contains substances that serve as a painkiller.
How it helps
Relieves minor burns.
Effective for relieving pain associated with acne.
Effective against hair loss.
It might be useful for treating diabetes.
Relieves injuries caused by herpes.
Relieves the itching and inflammation caused by psoriasis.
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