March is here, we know that spring is on it’s way, but, the winter illnesses just seem to be lingering. Today, I will share some easy recipes you can make from home, to help alleiviate some of those long lasting cold symptoms.
- Bring on the lemons!!! Lemons are an amazing fruit that contain lots of vitamin C. If you are having any kind of cough or throat discomfort. Heat some water, throw in some lemon and honey, steep for a few minutes and drink.
- Peppermint. If you have some dried peppermint, or peppermint tea, this is wonderful for both clearing the sinuses and soothing headaches. Quick fact….1 drop of peppermint essential oil equals 28 cups of peppermint tea! No worries, if you have 100% pure therapeutic grade, 1 drop in a cup of warm water, will clear the sinuses. Dilute with carrier oil and rub a drop on the forehead to soothe both headaches and cool the sinuses. (Use extra caution around eyes, and on children!)
- A very nice blend of essential oils for soothing sinuses….5 drops peppermint, 2 drops Onguard, 2 drops oregano, 2 drops melaleuca(tea tree) combine in a cup of steaming water, place towel over head, close eyes(this is important!) and drape towel over cup of steaming water, and breathe in. This is an amazing remedy for congestion.
- In the fall, I pick black berries (the small and least juicy ones) I dehydrate them, and crush them. 1 Tablespoon mix in a glass of water, is very good for easing symptoms of the stomach flu…(diarrhea).
- Homemade ginger ale, is great for digestive issues. 1 large piece of ginger root (bruised) 1 pint boiling water, 1 Tablespoon honey. You can add a bit od seltzer water for fizz. Boil water, ad bruised ginger root, and simmer for fifteen to twenty minutes. Strain out root. Add honey and mix well. Combine seltzer water. (Do not use powdwered ginger) (This recipe is from “Herbal Medicine” The natural way to get well and stay well. Dian Dincin Buchman, PH. D.)
These are some great ways to add some home remedies into your medicine cabinet. As always, check with and follow intsructions of your family physician.
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