The Natural Home Remedy Chest - PART 1
Filed Under Dr. Zoltan Rona (MD) |
Many inexpensive natural substances can be used as alternatives to conventional drugs to deal safely and effectively with common health ailments.
WHAT TO PUT IN THE CHEST
Your natural home remedy chest should contain at least the following items grown from your garden or purchased from a health food store:
Aloe vera gel - external relief of sunburns and other burns, dry skin, acne, dandruff and minor skin infections; internal help for heartburn, gas, constipation and indigestion.
Arnica cream or oil - external benefit for injuries: bruises, joint inflammation (arthritis), muscle soreness or injury; homeopathic version only can be taken internally for the same reasons.
Calendula cream or oil - external relief of minor skin irritations, diaper rashes, skin inflammations, cuts or abrasions; calendula herbal tincture can be used internally as a natural antibiotic.
Cayenne pepper capsules (or tobasco sauce) - internal antiseptic and pain reliever, decongestant, circulation enhancer, appetite stimulant and stomach cramp reliever.
Chamomile tea - helps insomnia, anxiety, flus, colds, indigestion, skin and joint inflammations.
Charcoal (activated) capsules - antidote for flatulence, stomach upsets, diarrhea and food poisoning.
Colloidal silver - infections of any kind; use both topically and internally.
Cranberry juice or extract - effective against bladder infections.
Echinacea tincture or capsules - antiseptic, anti-viral, immune stimulating; effective cold and flu remedy.
Epsom salts - bath remedy for fatigue, muscle soreness, stiffness and pain.
Dr. Rona
