subject: Information On Folk Remedies [print this page] A folk remedy is a natural method of treatment that utilizes certain herbs, spices, vegetables and other produce to treat diseases.Some folk remedies have been around since the beginning of creation, there have been written accounts produced over 5,000 years ago which show evidence of the various medicinal uses of herbs.There have also been many mention of folk remedies healing ability and widespread uses talked about in the bible. And now it has now become more popular again in recent years. This article will provide some of the most widely used of folk remedies.
Things you will need:
Aloe Vera
Apple Cider vinegar
Garlic
Oatmeal
Onion
Ginger
Some folk remedies and their healing powers:
1. Take some aloe vera and use its gel or extract its juices. Use this juice on pimples and sores to fight off infections that cause and spread bumps
2. Apple Cider vinegar is a great cleaning agent for acnes. Apple cider vinegar eliminates excess oil, and kills bacteria build up and normalizes the skins pH. The acid from this vinegar helps to flush out the pores and maintains the health of your skin
3. Garlic is considered as one of the most effective natural healing agents. It can be used to treat persons cold, sore throat, acne and many other disorders. Take three tablets of garlic per day and this will help to rid you of your cold or flu symptoms. Garlic used by itself or mixed with other foods help to counteract ailments like heart attack and strokes.
4. Apply some fresh lemon juice to a cotton ball and you can apply this to the area that has acne and this will help to clear your skin of bumps.
5. Use the oatmeal and cook it in a pot, once it is finished allow it to cool and paste it onto your face for approximately 15 minutes, and then clean your face. This is a great way of clearing face of acne.
6. Ginger can be boiled in order to make a juice or tea that can help to relief you of your cold symptoms. Ginger is also a great way of getting rid of an upset stomach suffering from indigestion and gas. Ginger is also used to create ginger beer and ginger ale which are also excellent beverages for settling the stomach of stomach pain. Ginger is now even made into the form of capsules that can be taken immediately for medicinal use.
7. It has been studied and shown that onions are effective treatment that is capable of taking on an onslaught of sicknesses. Ranging from a basic common cold to helping to deal with heart diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes and many other sicknesses. The onion is a natural antibiotic medicine that has substances that are believed to have anti-flammatory, anti-cholesterol, anticancer, antioxidant properties like quercetin. Onions are especially good for treating sore throats and colds also when combined with honey and garlic.
