Can anyone think of good, really effective home remedies?

Question

Alot of times we can use things around the house to assist in improving our health. Sometimes our grandmother or mother pass down remedies that are really useful. any good one? As a nurse, I am interested.

Answer 1

Vervain tea for a migraine!  Regular tea for Sinitus..  Extra Severe sinitus try Onion and Garlic Juice..smell and drink!

For sore throat  Vanilla with a little lemon Juice,  for depression  Cinnamon,  Camomile,  St. Johns Wort  

Answer 2

Those who eat basil leaves(mint or pudina) daily remain protected from chronic diseases, enhanced memory power, blood purifier. Enhances beauty naturally. In ayurvedha its considered as the destroyer of all the 3 doshas. Basil juice also stops vommiting immediately.

Answer 3

Baking soda in warm water for nausea

Slice potatoes and put in them in cold water in fridge. Take out after an hour and put slices on forehead and hold them in place with a bandana or scarf. Gets rid of fever or headache. Works like a charm. (great for kids)

Warm castor oil in ear for earache.

gargle with warm salt water for sore throat.

Answer 4

my grandma gave me this one.  if you are suffering from allergies/cold drink about 1/2 cup of apple vinegar and 1/4 cup honey (from your area) i guess the vinegar open up the sinus and the honey from your area helps your body fight anything with allergies  

Answer 5

Tried,tested and true, to stop diarreah boil rice with double the amount of recommended water until rice is soggy, strain and drink the water.