Home Remedies

Your kitchen pharmacy-How common culinary herbs and spices can help you feel better
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/cowell122.html

By Rebekah L. Cowell

In a perfect world, we would get all the nutrients and medication we needed from the food we ate. However, our diets and the foods available to us have changed in the past century, so that eating healthily can be a challenge. Most of us have a spice rack filled with seasonings we grab in a hurry, but what do we know about these ancient herbs and their medicinal powers?

Understanding the importance of adding oregano or basil to your spaghetti sauce, not as flavor but as a digestive aid is just one of the keys to turning your kitchen into the pharmacy it was meant to be.

Kelly M. Shattuck, a Certified Herbalist based in North Carolina, says before health food stores made specific herbs such as valerian root readily available for medicinal healing, individuals relied on their culinary herbs to play a very important pharmaceutical role.

"The great thing about culinary herbs," said Shattuck, "is that ... ---CONTINUED---

Topics Include:

• Brewing herbal teas
  
• Your medicine cabinet
  
  • Basil
    
  • Bay leaves
    
  • Black pepper
    
  • Cayenne
    
  • Cinnamon
    
  • Cloves
    
  • Fennel
    
  • Sage
    
  • Garlic
    
  • Ginger
    
  • Nutmeg
    
  • Oregano
    
  • Peppermint
    
  • Rosemary
    
  • Thyme

Home Remedy for Upset Stomach
http://modernsurvivalblog.com/remedies/home-remedy-for-upset-stomach/

As a modern society we have been ‘programmed†to seek medical relief from the use of pharmaceuticals, be it prescription or over-the-counter. This is somewhat understandable given the system we operate in today and its busy lifestyle filled with speedy shortcuts. We forget that our grand parents and ancestors had discovered countless natural home remedies for all types of ailments, many of which have not been passed down to current generations.

The following home remedy is one for which many are inflicted, an upset stomach or stomach pain. Rather than reaching for a pharmaceutical, why not first try thinking about the possible cause (a particular food sensitivity, etc…) and second why not try a natural home remedy such as this one, which sometimes works better than a pharmaceutical!

The following are two natural home remedies that work for me, will offer temporary relief, and work like a charm. ---CONTINUED---

Like Ritalin in Herbal Form
http://modernsurvivalonline.com/guest-post-like-ritalin-in-herbal-form/

Many of my friends and acquaintances are aware that I am a firm believer in using natural products over chemical and pharmaceutical substitutes. Recently, I was visiting a friend and as usual our topic of conversation centered upon preparedness and possible apocalypse events occurring during our lifetime. As we watched his two children playing joyfully in his backyard he shifted his concern to what could substitute for his children’s current prescription drug Ritalin if and when the commercial product were to no longer be accessible.

As most people are aware ADHD is major behavioral disorder which is distinguish by an inability to concentrate, heavy anxiety sessions, sporadic memory loss, an array of mood swings, feelings of hyperactivity and restlessness followed by fatigue. The two popularly prescribed medications are Ritalin and its cousin Dexedrine used exclusively for those patients suffering from ADHD. In today’s society our nation’s children are using these prescribed medications in record numbers. --- CONTINUED---

The Natural Remedies Proven to Work on the Common Cold
http://www.thesurvivaldoctor.com/2012/08/02/treat-a-cold/#comment-6699

by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

No one wants to deal with the symptoms of a cold during a disaster—actually during any time, now that I think of it. But being in close quarters with others will put you at increased risk. Even if you’re a loner, the natural stress of the situation is going to lower your immune system.

So what can you do? Antibiotics won’t help. In fact, treating a cold is one of those times when natural solutions may be the only solution.

The journal American Family Physician has a new article called “Treatment of the Common Cold in Children and Adults.” There’s still no cure, but this article cites proven methods to prevent colds and to shorten the course if you have one. Some things work better on children than adults and vice versa.

Proven Methods to Treat Colds in Children
First, here’s what studies have shown work on children to prevent colds: ---CONTINUED---

Sugar As An Effective Wound Antibacterial
http://knowledgeweighsnothing.com/sugar-as-an-effective-wound-antibacterial/

Given that I run a prepping and self-sufficiency website, it came as a bit of a surprise when I cut my hand a while back and went to the first aid kit and there was no antibacterial cream… Luckily I survive the cut without the antibacterial, but it got me thinking.

100s and 1000s of years back, what were people using to clean and disinfect wounds? Sure, loads more people died from infection, but they still must have had some form of antibacterial ointment for wounds. This is when I stumbled on the fact that sugar is a very effective antibacterial and has been used for 1000s of years to treat open wounds and prevent/fight infect. I don’t think this is widely known, probably because big pharma can’t patent it and license it for medical use, but sugar’s antibacterial properties are proven.

The use of sugar... ---CONTINUED---

INSECT BITE REMEDIES
http://www.healing-from-home-remedies.com/insect-bite-remedies.html

Here's some of the best home remedies for mosquito bites!

Many of these remedies are also effective for cases of itchy skin or rashes. Use these folk cures for bee stings, chigger bites, spider bites, flea bites, horse fly bites and even bed bug bites! Did I mention these are some of the very best mosquito bites remedies? ---CONTINUED---

Wart Removal Home Remedies
http://www.healing-from-home-remedies.com/wart-removal-home-remedies.html

There are a multitude of wart removal home remedies out there for you to try! Keep in mind that warts are typically caused by a virus that has invaded the skin and even though you won't get warts from toads or frogs they are contagious.
Warts can appear anywhere but normally surface on the hands, face and feet. The painful growths that show up on your feet are called plantars warts, technically named Verruca plantaris. ---CONTINUED---

Home Remedies for Allergies
http://www.diyreport.com/home-remedies-for-allergies/

If you sneeze and sniffle your way through pollen season, or experience hives, itching or swelling when you eat a certain food or get stung by an insect, then you’re no stranger to allergies.

“An allergy starts when the immune system mistakes a normally harmless substance for a dangerous invader,” explains the Mayo Clinic. The most common types of allergies include food allergies, respiratory allergies, contact allergies and insect sting allergies.

The following is a list of remedies for these allergies. If you have your own home remedy, leave a comment and let the rest of us know too…

Disclaimer: These home remedies are for academic purposes only. Consult a physician first. ---CONTINUED---

Natural ways to relieve seasonal allergies
http://remedydaily.com/2016/05/02/allergy-remedy/

Sniffling noses, itchy eyes, watering eyes. It's allergy season. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. Seasonal allergies like hay fever are caused by pollen in trees, grasses, weeds and mold spores. People with a high sensitivity to these pollens are afflicted by symptoms that can be irritating and possibly debilitating.

While there are a number of both prescription and over-the-counter antihistamines available to treat allergies, WebMD warns that they can cause such side-effects as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision and confusion. To combat allergies without the dreadful side-effects of antihistamines, try the following natural home remedies. ---CONTINUED---

I have most of these ingredients, already! I love that the shelf life is FIVE YEARS!

How To Make Neosporin – DIY Easy Tutorial With Pictures
http://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-neosporin-diy-easy-tutorial-with-pictures/

There are several OTC antiseptic ointments to choose from at the local market, which are normally applied directly to the wound. They are meant to prevent infection from developing. While these options often work and the products have some helpful ingredients, they also have some unnecessary ingredients, so they can be mass produced.

Fortunately there is an alternative for those of you who choose to live a more natural life, without the unnecessary added ingredients to every day products. This isn’t about saving money, because to be honest, the ingredients are not necessarily inexpensive for the initial purchase. On the other hand they will last a very long time and make several batches of antiseptic. Or, you can share by making this for family and friends who also want to benefit from a purer approach to healing.

How to Treat Migraines with an Herbal Tincture
http://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-treat-migraines-with-an-herbal-tincture/

A migraine isn’t touched by simple over-the-counter aspirin or pain reliever, and it isn’t always relieved by a prescribed medication either. Some people are looking for a different approach, such as a herbal remedy.

The reasons vary, from wanting to go all natural to the preppers that want to have something on hand right when the first sign of a migraine appears. Regardless of your reason, the following information is a great alternative solution for an ancient problem.

Let’s take a look at an easy and effective tincture for migraines, as well as other ailments that will be discussed later in the article. ---CONTINUED---

Pain Relief using tumeric, instead of OTC meds!

How to Make All-Natural Homemade Turmeric Pain Pills
http://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-all-natural-homemade-turmeric-pain-pills/

If you watch the news on any given day, it doesn’t take long to realize there is an opioid addiction epidemic around the world. The use of it is on the rise, as well as the abuse from those using, prescribing, or those stealing and selling them.

However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t real pain among the people using prescription drugs, in turn creating a real need for something to help relieve that pain. But, does that need mean that a person must succumb to the addictive characteristics of prescription narcotics?

No. There many other natural alternatives to relieving pain. And, you can even make your own pain pills.

Turmeric is gaining in popularity.    ---CONTINUED---

This Natural Bug Repellent Is As Effective As DEET!
https://thegrownetwork.com/natural-bug-repellent-beautyberry/

 Beautyberry plants have long been used as a natural bug repellent to repel mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, and other pests. Modern studies have validated this tradition, demonstrating compounds within the plant to be as effective as DEET.1) I often take a few leaves, crush them, and rub them on myself when I go into the woods. So when my wife complained about the mosquitoes eating her up each time she went out into the yard, my first thought was beautyberry.

I’ve been drawing from my foraging and herbalist skills to experiment with this plant, and I’m ready to share my results. Read on, and I will show you how to both identify this plant and use it to create a highly effective natural bug repellent.   ---CONTINUED---

How To Make a Powerful Calendula Extract to Keep in Your Medicine Cabinet (with pictures)
http://www.askaprepper.com/diy-essential-oil-calendula-bottled-sunshine-pictures/

  Beautiful to look at in full bloom, the sunny orange calendula – also known as marigold – has a wealth of herbal uses that are worth learning about.
calendula wiki

With both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, the fresh petals can be infused in boiling water, then cooled to clean minor wounds and treat conditions such as mouth ulcers or sore gums. Gargling with the infusion can soothe a sore throat and rolling a ball of petals between your fingers and applying directly to insect bites or nettle stings can be really effective in numbing the discomfort.   ---CONTINUED---

7 Medicines You Should Know How To Make At Home
http://www.askaprepper.com/7-medicines-you-should-know-how-to-make-at-home/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=AAP

  (SNIP) ... Through a combination of digging out lost skills and the radical availability of raw materials, people have begun to stock their own medicine cabinets. Even easy to buy OTC meds are being replaced by safer natural methods of dealing with pain, infection and healing in general. You might think this kind of work belongs in a lab, but you’d be mistaken. In fact, we are going to go over some of the medicines you should know how to make at home.

From Propolis to Poultice you will learn the basics of making your own medicines at home.   ---CONTINUED---

Home Remedies That Work – Use Natural Cures to Promote Wellness
https://commonsensehome.com/home-remedies/#Home_Remedies

  At Common Sense Home, we've built an extensive natural medicine library, sharing what works for our families. REMEMBER – Always see a trained health care provider if symptoms are severe or last an unusually long time. The posts on the site are for information only. I share what works for us and our readers, as well as the latest research.

Our Natural Health posts are divided into several categories, grouped below. Let's start with our general home remedies:   ---CONTINUED---

12 Old Fashioned Arthritis Remedies Your Ancestors Used
https://www.askaprepper.com/12-old-fashioned-arthritis-remedies-ancestors-used/

  When it comes to searching for natural, readily available remedies with which to treat arthritis, or indeed any ailment, we naturally look back in time and take lessons from our ancestors.

(SNIP) ... The Native Americans learned a lot about the healing properties of plants by watching their sick animals, noting which plants they went to for different ailments. They also revered the land, only picking every third plant to ensure a never ending supply. Native American remains dating back to 4500 B.C. showed characteristics consistent that rheumatoid arthritis, so it makes sense that they searched for and found many remedies. ---CONTINUED---

**CROSS POSTED in: Preparation Guidelines :: Hunting-Fishing-Trapping & Snaring-Foraging :: Foraging :: Medicinal Plants

All-Natural, Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
https://www.askaprepper.com/natural-home-remedies-high-blood-pressure/

  (SNIP)   This article looks at remedies which we can easily try ourselves that have been shown to have a positive impact on lowering blood pressure. The list is of course, not exclusive; Black Seed for instance has previously been reported in our July article, ‘Black Seed – The Remedy For Everything But Death’, as causing a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and is definitely worth consideration. ---CONTINUED---

DIY SHTF Healing Salve
https://www.askaprepper.com/diy-shtf-healing-salve/

  (SNIP) ... Salves derive from a basic recipe for the base with added ingredients as per the use. From the base you can make a salve for almost any topical medicinal use. This article will show you how to create a salve base and infuse a herbal oil. In this case the salve we will be making is used for cuts and wound healing. The article will also list other potential ingredients for other salves you can make yourself once you master this basic salve recipe.   ---CONTINUED---

10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon That Surprised Even Us
https://www.askaprepper.com/10-health-benefits-cinnamon-surprised-even-us/

  (SNIP) ... One of the most potent spices in your cabinet is cinnamon. Cinnamon has ancient roots in both Eastern and Western medicine with use recorded as far back as 2,000 BC. Cinnamon was prized as a preservative and as anointing oil.

There is also a long history of cinnamon’s medicinal use in Asia. Cinnamon is ranked by researchers as the #1 medicinal spice in due to its antioxidant properties.   ---CONTINUED---

**CROSS POSTED in Preparation Guidelines :: Food :: Food: Tips & Hints-Individual Food Item Hint :: Cinnamon
https://emergencyhomeprep.forumotion.com/t1004-cinnamon#3348

How To Make Vicks Vapor Shower Tablets To Treat Your Flu This Winter
https://www.askaprepper.com/make-vicks-vapor-shower-tablets-treat-flu-winter/

  (SNIP) ... sometimes a hot shower is one of the best things to do to relive a stuffy nose or chest. Want to make a steamy shower even more effective? Using simple household ingredients and some essential oils, vapor tablets are simple to make at home and will make being sick a bit more bearable.
Vick’s Vapor Rub came out with a shower tablet product several years ago, the idea being that the steam in the shower would dissolve this tablet and the vapors would help you breathe better. These tablets may be hard to find now, but fortunately there are several ways to make them yourself. Ingredients are cheap and easy to find, and it just takes a few easy steps to start fighting your cold!   ---CONTINUED---

Medicinal Uses for Activated Charcoal
https://www.askaprepper.com/medicinal-uses-activated-charcoal/

  Many preppers swear by activated charcoal. Well, why not? It’s an incredibly versatile substance. You can make chemical warfare filters with it, use it to purify water and put it on your toothbrush to whiten your teeth. Most of all, though, it’s a great addition to any home medical kit.

Activated charcoal can treat a range of problems, particularly digestive ones.
Here are seven of its top medical uses:   ---CONTINUED---

5 Herbs That Will Relieve Your Joint Pain
https://www.askaprepper.com/5-herbs-relieve-joint-pain/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=AAP

  These are the top five herbs that I recommend for joint pain. There are many others that work equally well. Any herb that reduces inflammation and is high in anti-oxidants will help joint pain, but these have other properties that increase the healing effects on the joints. ---CONTINUED---

6 Kitchen Ingredients That Work Like Medicines
https://www.askaprepper.com/6-kitchen-ingredients-that-work-like-medicines/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=AAP

  According to the great philosopher Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” As more and more people turn to healthy living and eating whole and clean foods, the more they also turn to foods as medicine. In fact, like most doctors would recommend “prevention is better than cure.” There is plenty of food from your kitchen that works like a medicine. There are those that can provide instant relief and there are those that can provide you with immunity through constant consumption. So, here is a list of common kitchen ingredients and their possible uses as medicines.   ---CONTINUED---

9 Natural Remedies To Heal Wounds Faster
https://www.askaprepper.com/9-natural-remedies-to-heal-wounds-faster/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=AAP

  We can all agree that as we age our skin goes through a lot. In fact, some of us have the scars, wounds, and blemishes to prove it! Maybe an old scar from a bike ride gone wrong in our youth, or a faded nick that happened while cooking. However, no matter what the scar is, each one has a story behind it.

(SNIP) ... there are natural remedies that our wonderful Earth has provided us with. In this article, we’ll explore nine natural remedies that are known to heal wounds faster. ---CONTINUED---

How To Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/how-to-make-your-own-elderberry-syrup/

  Elderberry syrup one of the best natural remedies to protect against flu. You might even call it nature’s “Tamiflu.” It seems to work better, anyway.

(SNIP) ... Here’s how to make elderberry syrup. ---CONTINUED---

How to Make Cabbage Bandages to Treat Inflammation and Joint Pain
https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-cabbage-bandages-to-treat-inflammation-and-joint-pain/

  (SNIP) ... modern science shows that cabbage contains 2.6% to 5.7% sugars, 1.1% to 2.3% proteins, fixed oil, and mineral salts, including sulfur and phosphorus. The plant also contains vitamin C and S-Methylmethionine, also known as vitamin U, which is antiulcer.

This makes it a very powerful and convenient tool against joint pain, arthritis, and most injuries.  ---CONTINUED---

9 Natural Home Remedies For Nausea & Upset Stomach
https://knowledgeweighsnothing.com/natural-home-remedies-for-nausea/

  (SNIP) ... Although there are many over-the-counter medications designed to provide relief, if you’re searching for a nature way to ease stomach discomfort, then you may want to turn to home remedies for nausea. The following home remedies for nausea were selected for their potency and ability to provide much-needed relief. ---CONTINUED---

Natural Anesthetics For Humans
https://www.survivopedia.com/natural-anesthetics-for-humans/

Way before the invention of Advil and Percocet, there were many different natural anesthetics used to dull or block pain.

Before we even start discussing them, you need to understand that just because something is natural, that doesn’t mean that it’s safe or that you can take as much as you want. Remember, arsenic is natural, too! So, before you use any kind of natural anesthetic, make sure that you know what you’re doing!

That being said, let’s talk about natural pain killers that you should have on hand in case of a SHTF scenario.   ---CONTINUED---

Medical Preparedness: The Art and Benefits of Making Herbal Infusions
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/the-art-and-benefits-of-making-herbal-infusions/

(SNIP) ... What is an Herbal Infusion?

It is a process of drawing out various nutritional compounds from an herb into a solvent and allowing the herb/herbs to remain in the solvent for a period of time. The time can vary from 4 hours to 8 weeks depending on the herbs and/or the solvent. Basically, an herbal infusion is the method of extracting the medicinal benefits from herbs to allow the transfer of herbal benefits into another medium, making them more concentrated and easier for the body to utilize. ---CONTINUED---

Homemade Fermented Honey Garlic-For Colds & Flu
https://www.askaprepper.com/fermented-honey-garlic/

Garlic and honey are two wonderful ingredients from nature. Both of these have strong anti-inflammatory properties and are great as a home remedy for fighting both colds and the flu.

Besides having strong anti-inflammatory properties, honey and garlic are also good for your immune system. So, at the first sign of flu, grab this garlic-infused honey, or even garlic clove, and suppress those viruses that are trying to make you ill. Garlic is filled with allicin, a compound known to have anti-microbial and even anti-cancer properties. ---CONTINUED---

Good info - saving to read some of it later!

How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Fresh or Dried Berries
https://commonsensehome.com/elderberry-syrup/

  I noticed years ago that the ingredient lists on most commercial elderberry syrups for kids don’t contain much elderberry. Now we make our own so we know it’s the real deal. Studies have shown that elderberry syrup helps treat the flu virus. (See more information on those studies at the end of the post.) ---CONTINUED---

Includes:

   Elderberry Syrup Recipes
   Elderberry Syrup Recipe Using Dried Elderberries
       -Ingredients
       -Instructions
       -Notes
   Elderberry Syrup Recipe with Lemon and Cloves
       -Ingredients
       -Instructions
       -Notes
   Elderberry Syrup with Honey and Cinnamon
       -Ingredients
       -Instructions
   Harvesting Elderberries
   If You Don’t Have Access to Elderberry Bushes
       -Pick the Right Cinnamon!
   Storing Homemade Elderberry Syrup
   Health Benefits of Elderberries
   Is Elderberry Syrup Effective Against the Flu?
   Can dried elderberries be reused to make two batches of syrup?
   More Herbal Recipes

"Jello Flu Shots"

Immune Boosting Herbs in Finger Gelatin
https://commonsensehome.com/immune-boosting-herbs-in-finger-gelatin/

  (Snip) (If you are) looking for more ideas to give your family’s immune system a boost, you may want to give this recipe a try – or make your own variation. I made “jello flu shots” by infusing immune boosting herbs in finger gelatin made with fruit juice. Call them what you like, and enjoy some extra anti-oxidants and cold and flu fighting herbs.   ---CONTINUED---

Thieves Vinegar – Immune Booster and Germ Killer
https://commonsensehome.com/thieves-vinegar/

  No matter what you call it, thieves vinegar has a long history of use. From Scientific American’s 1910 reference to “medicated vinegar was invented by four thieves of Marseilles who successfully employed it as a prophylactic during a visitation of pestilence” to a popular essential oil company creating a product line based off of the blend, antimicrobial herbs have a well earned reputation for their usefulness.   ---CONTINUED---

Black Walnut Tincture – How to Make it and Use it Safely
https://commonsensehome.com/black-walnut-tincture/

  In this post, we’ll discuss how to make black walnut tincture, plus uses and benefits and a black walnut parasite cleanse. Black walnut tincture is easy to make, although a quick search will reveal plenty of variations in technique. Some people use only the green hull, some use the whole nuts in the hull. Most use only green nuts, but I’ve found a couple sources that use black hulls. I prefer to keep it simple and stick with plain vodka, but some mix half vodka and half glycerin, or even vodka, lemon juice and a layer of olive oil on top. (The olive oil and lemon help prevent oxidation, keeping your tincture green instead of brown.)   ---CONTINUED---

Preparedness – Homegrown Medicinals (General Information)
https://commonsensehome.com/preparedness-homegrown-medicinals/

While I’m out working in the garden, I’m not just tending standard food crops, I’m also tending herbs and “weeds”. Some I use for culinary purposes, some for medicinal, some for both. (Don’t you love it when you can get multiple uses from one item?) With many medicinal herbs now being outlawed in Europe, and increasing odds that the US is likely to follow Europe’s lead (thank you, Big Pharma), I’ve been learning more about plants that I can grow in my own yard for medicinal purposes. You’d be surprised at how useful “weeds” can be. ---CONTINUED---

Natural Alternatives for Depression When There Is No Pharmacy
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/natural-alternatives-depression-no-pharmacy/

  Depression impacts millions of Americans every year. Most of these people are taking some form of antidepressant. In an SHTF situation, pharmacies will not be available. This article will cover alternative ways to manage depression where prescription drugs are not an option.   ---CONTINUED---

Sour Tea Helps You Avoid High Blood Pressure-(Hibiscus Tea)
https://www.askaprepper.com/sour-tea-helps-you-avoid-high-blood-pressure/

(SNIP) ... Everyone should commit to keeping blood pressure in a healthy range. This includes a healthy lifestyle and possibly herbs that help keep blood pressure low. Sour Tea, made with Hibiscus sabdariffa, can be a good component of your plan to avoid high blood pressure or bring down blood pressure that is already too high.

Hibiscus tea, also known as sour tea, is made with the dried hibiscus flower. The flavor of is tart and fruity and it is delicious either hot or cold. ---CONTINUED---

10 Best Anti Inflammatory Herbs and Foods: Plus How To Use Them
https://www.naturalstacks.com/blogs/news/anti-inflammatory-herbs

Inflammation is the root of many dangerous diseases that are destroying our bodies, causing us pain, and making us sick -- heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer's to name a few. It's time to address what's been turning America into an inflammation nation and learn how to reverse this plague.

Before exploring what helps reduce inflammation, it's important to understand the different types of inflammation and what makes chronic inflammation cause disease.

(SNIP) ... The key is to support your body's natural ability to fight inflammation, through eating an anti-inflammatory diet and adding inflammation-fighting herbs and supplements on a daily basis. ---CONTINUED---

How to Make a Natural Remedy for Food Poisoning
https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-a-natural-remedy-for-food-poisoning/

Food poisoning is serious business; nothing to be trifled with. According to estimates by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million people per year suffer some form of food poisoning. That’s roughly one in every six Americans. Degrees of poisoning vary, with some 128,000 needing hospitalization. Of those, roughly 3,000 die. ---CONTINUED---

How to Use Herbs and Make Your Own Cold Medicines at Home
https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-use-herbs-and-make-your-own-cold-medicines-at-home/

(SNIP) ... And most of the useful commercial treatments have disappeared from the store shelves. For example, I used excellent echinacea and zinc throat lozenges that worked like a charm. I can’t find them anymore. I can buy echinacea lozenges or zinc lozenges, but not the combination. ---CONTINUED---

50 Lost Remedies from The Old Days
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/lost-remedies/

  (SNIP) ... Our forefathers and foremothers used plants, common sense, and a little know-how to ease all types of pain and discomfort. In many cases, these treatments worked as well or better than the medications we purchase today. Plus, they worked without the risk of added chemicals and preservatives.

What’s another side benefit? Many of these items are readily on hand in your pantry. Here are some lost remedies from the old days for 13 common ailments.  ---CONTINUED---

Some home remedies I've learned over the years:

To treat a boil: Mash a regular aspirin in a small dab of petroleum jelly. Cover the boil with mixture and a guaze pad, change bandage each day for three days. Boil should subside after third day.

To ease an upset stomach: Cut a nickel sized piece of ginger off the root, peel, and drop in a a cup of water. Microwave for 2 minutes and then sip until gone. If you have GERD and do this twice daily, you may find after a few months the symptoms will completely disappear. Ginger heals all the way down.

Congested sinuses: 1 menthol/eucalyptus cough drop or a spoonful of vapor rub, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice. Fill a pan with water and dump ingredients in. Bring to a boil. Once it's boiling, remove from burner, wait one minute, then place on a hot pad on the table. Pull up a chair, put a large towel over your head and the pan, and inhale for 20 minutes. Don't get too close to the pan, the steam will burn your nasal passages.

Swimmer's ear: equal parts of vinegar and alcohol. Put 3-6 drops in each affected ear until the ear feels better.

I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV or the internet. Just had an old country doctor as a child and he believed in herbal and holistic remedies.

13 Elderberry Recipes to Boost Your Immune System
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/elderberry-recipes-to-boost-your-immune-system/

(SNIP) Elderberries have been part of traditional medicine for centuries. Hippocrates, often called the “Father of Medicine,” even referred to the elder tree as his “medicine chest.”

(SNIP) ... Let’s look at the elderberry, its health benefits, and some tasty, immune-boosting elderberry recipes you can make at home.
What are Elderberries? ---CONTINUED---

Feverfew for Migraines: A Multipurpose Medicinal Herb
https://104homestead.com/feverfew-for-migraines/

  Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a member of the daisy family and it makes a wonderful addition to your herbal garden. Not only is is a beautiful plant with tiny white petals and a great big yellow center, it’s great for migraine sufferers. Migraine and headache relief is it’s most common medicinal use, but if offers so much more.   ---CONTINUED---

I want to spend more time delving into herbal remedies. I am working on building an herbal medicine cabinet with the intent to grow more of my own herbs and make my own medicine.

How To Make Turmeric Powder For Treating Inflammation When SHTF
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  Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a member of the ginger family, native to South-East Asia. It forms large rhizomes which are harvested for their use in cooking and traditional medicine.

As well as lending an attractive yellow color to dishes, turmeric is used for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.   ---CONTINUED---

How to Make Your Own Turmeric Drops
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  Turmeric has taken over the spotlight in the last few years as a spice or supplement with super powers.

(SNIP) ... The downside is that the taste of turmeric on its own can cause many people to avoid taking it. When used in cooking, it may lose some of its beneficial properties. It needs to be combined with a carrier as well as something like quercetin to gain the most rewards from its use. ---CONTINUED---

9 Free Alternatives to Pain Meds
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  (SNIP) ...If you’re looking to learn a bit of free and natural sources of pain relief, keep reading. You might be able to manage your everyday aches and pains from your own kitchen or backyard for free with these natural resources for pain relief. ---CONTINUED---