5 Home Remedies that Really Work
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com
Being prepared for emergencies includes having knowledge of common home remedies for simple ailments from hiccups to sore throats. I am not a medical professional, but a mom who knows a few homemade cures that work. Your results may vary, and if your problem persists, please consult a doctor.
Nose or Chest Congestion
One of my kids recently had severe congestion and this remedy really helped.
You will need:
- Small pot with water
- Bath Towel
- Eucalyptus oil
Bring the small pot of water to boil. Using mitts, place the pot of steamy hot water in the sink.
Place three to four drops of eucalyptus oil into the hot water. To avoid burning, keep your face about a foot above the steamy water. Drape a towel over your head. Close your eyes and inhale the fragrant steam slowly. Keep inhaling the steam for about five minutes until the water cools.
A steamy shower is also known to help congestion, but it does waste a lot more water than the above remedy.
Warts
This remedy actually works better than many over the counter freezing solutions. You will need the old prepper’s stand-by: duct tape.
Thoroughly clean the wart area. Cut a piece of duct tape slightly larger than the wart and tape it over the wart. Rub it down. In three days, remove the duct tape. The wart will soften up. File down the dead skin with a nail file or emery board. Repeat the process until it disappears. What happens is, the duct tape suffocates and eventually kills the wart.
Hiccups
My mom taught me this remedy for hiccups from when I was very young. It has never failed me. You will need:
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 small glass of water
At the first sign of hiccups, pour one teaspoon or packet of sugar into your mouth, then, while pinching your nostrils, drink it down slowly with a glass of water. Your hiccups will be gone instantly. Please note, this remedy is not recommended for diabetics.
Sore Throat
Mix the juice of one lemon, 1 teaspoon of honey and a cup of warm water. Mix well until the honey is dissolved.
Drink the liquid while it’s warm.
The lemon and honey mixture will relieve your sore throat. Please note, if you have diabetes, this remedy may be inappropriate for you.
Skin Rash
Recently my hands developed a red and itchy rash from some cleaning products. I tried regular had lotion but it did not work. I applied coconut oil directly on the rash. In a few minutes the itching disappeared. I kept applying it for two days until the redness was completely gone.
What are your favorite home remedies? Please share in the comments below.
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