Households all around the world are armed with standard first-aid kits that are there when someone gets a knick or scrap that can be easily managed. But what if the antibiotic cream is out-dated and band-aids just do solve the problem. Luckily for nature, there is a whole new realm of holistic cures that can offer relief, speed up healing, and be less harsh than alcohols.
Below is a list of a few common natural ingredients that are smart to place alongside your first-aid kit. These remedies range in effect and treatment of symptoms. Though these natural, alternative methods treat the everyday mishap, the practice of alternative and complementary treatments goes much deeper. There are more powerful therapies, which are normally complementary to allopathic medicines that can help treat certain cancers and other serious aliments. Many doctors suggest patients with any cancer prognosis to adopt a complementary therapy to help ease pain, promote natural healing, and reduce symptoms of conventional treatments.
Lavender: To receive the full effect of lavender, you must use true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Used as and oil or spray, this plant is very versatile and can be used to treat headaches, burns, insomnia, and reduce anxiety. The aromatherapy qualities of this plant are endless. Pillows stuffed with some lavender, make for a calming sleep as-well-as deterring insects. Throughout history, lavender was used to treat war-wounds and burns because of its analgesic, antibiotic, and antiseptic properties.
Peppermint: This holiday treat, when used as oil, can treat tension headaches. When you start to feel that pressure, a few drops of peppermint oil rubbed on the temples can help ease the pain and cure the headache. This oil and plant can also be used to treat indigestion, clear nasal passages, and relieve spasmodic pain.
Tea Tree: Though widely known for its antiseptic qualities, this oil is the teenagers’ dream. It helps treat many infections, like athlete’s foot and acne. Cold sores, warts, and shingles have also been treated with tea tree oil. Back in the 1920s, tea tree paste was used to dissolve pus and clean a wound perfectly for surgeries.
Garlic: This little seasoning is not only good for cooking, but is perfect for the winter and spring months when colds and flus are popular. The notable smell of garlic is due to the group of sulfur-containing compounds; most notable allicin, a natural antibiotic. Since these chemicals can only be excreted via sweating or through the lungs, it is helpful for lung infections and skin problems. Anyone suffering from colds, flu, bronchitis, lung infections, or a sore throat should include plenty of garlic in their diet. Garlic is also a good insect repellent.
Witch Hazel: This plant is perfect for sore muscles, backaches, bruises, and sprains; perfect for the athletes of the family. Witch Hazel used to be used a rub or a cold compress, but now you can find it in stores as lotion for burns and bug bites.
Post a Comment