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Guide To Herbal Remedies
Home remedies have been around for a very long time. Even cultures such as the Australian Aboriginals and the American Indians, who possessed a mainly oral tradition, had a deep knowledge of the healing powers of plants. From these herbal traditions, herbalism as we now know it developed and thrived.
In fact, many of our drugs have been created from plants! A lot of people know about aspirin (created from willow bark), but the heart drug digoxin was also created from the herb foxglove.
The terms 'home remedies' and 'herbal medicine' can thus refer to similar things. But there are many simple remedies as well. A lot of foods can be used for healing. The Chinese turned this into something of an art form, classifying vegetables and fruits according to their energetic and physical effects on the body.
And this tradition, of using simple, everyday ingredients, has continued into modern times. For example, toothpaste and ice cubes feature as an acne remedy on many home remedy websites.
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There are herbal, food and supplement remedies that are quite effective in treating cold sores. Whilst they can't eradicate the herpes virus (for which there are no cures, medical or herbal), these natural treatments can help shorten the duration of an outbreak.The general principle is to strengthen the immune system so that the body's natural defences can fight the infection. Black walnut can be used both internally and externally to fight cold sores. It's an antiseptic herb that has quite a high iodine content.
Aloe vera is a soothing, gelatinous herb that can be applied directly to the cold sore. You'd generally need to apply it several times a day, and the liquid gel can also be drunk.
Comfrey is another herb that can be applied as an ointment. It works best if the cold sore blister is broken (you can prick it as well, though this could be very painful).
You can read about more cold sore home remedies here.
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Yeast Infection Home Remedies
Food plays a big role in helping reduce yeast infections, especially if you get them chronically. Candida bacteria like moist and warm places, and for this reason many people develop yeast infections in the digestive tract as well as the vagina. Oral thrush is not uncommon either.Given that the main food source of these organisms is sugar, reducing your intake of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates makes a big difference. Starchy foods are also best avoided.
As well as dietary changes, yeast infection home remedies include several vitamin and herbal recommendations. You can read more here.
Home Remedies For Ear Aches
Ear aches are a common source of concern for parents. There are a couple of good remedies that are available. Hopi ear candles, made with wax and essential oils, are a great way to prevent the wax build that can become a breeding ground of bacteria. They are easy to use - simply have the person lie down with their ear up, and someone else can hold the lit ear candle in their ear whilst they relax. You can also do it on yourself in front of a mirror.For more chronic ear infections, you might want to try these ear infection home remedies.
For both ear aches and ear infections, garlic oil is an extremely effective treatment. Garlic is an antibiotic herb, and oils are traditional ear remedies. You can learn how to make this wonderful remedy for ear aches here.
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Ron_Shelf wrote...
Hi,
Nice Lens.
I think you should add more information about how you treat ailments with herbal remedies
Ron,
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Posted December 21, 2007
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Hi vitagirl. Good start. Gave you a 5*. Keep up the good work.
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Posted October 28, 2007
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