Natural & Herbal Remedies

Here are some of the more popular remedies that are still used today:

Echinacea:
Derived from the roots of coneflowers, echinacea is an immune system booster that has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of respiratory ailments like pneumonia, and other conditions such as tonsillitis and infections of the ear. Most effective during times of acute illness, echinacea works as an antiviral anti-inflammatory, easing stress on the body and allowing it to protect and heal itself.

Tea Spices:
A common practice in Middle Eastern countries, enriching tea with different spices has many metabolic benefits, as well as enriching the flavour. Proven to improve such things as total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein levels and other metabolic biomarkers, spices like ginger, saffron, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon are a fantastic addition to your home remedy kit and daily wellbeing routine.

Probiotics:
These are live yeast or bacterial cultures and are essential in combatting and defending against bad bacteria that seeks to invade your gut.

Chamomile Tea:
A long standing and ever-popular cure for those having trouble sleeping, chamomile is a great remedy for anyone who’s looking to get a calming and restorative night’s sleep.

Peppermint:
Peppermint is a natural remedy that’s been used since the day of ancient Greece to alleviate all manner of gastrointestinal ailments. Relief from uncomfortable symptoms is likely down to the menthol that’s present in the peppermint plant, which has been clinically proven to have an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscle of the intestinal tract.

Home remedies are usually defined as a tonic that is administered without the need for prescription or professional supervision. Cookbooks from history are often brimming with home remedies for such things as fevers, dyspepsia and female complaints. Not to be confused with homeopathic remedies, home remedies are an entirely different concept.

There are many natural home remedies for pain that don’t rely on either prescription or over the counter medicine. Here’s just a few:1

Lavender essential oil:
Great for relieving migraine like headache pains, lavender is also ideal for treating anxiety and insomnia.

Cloves:
When used to treat toothache, cloves have been clinically found to be just as effective at pain relief as benzocaine, which is often used as a topical gel by dentists to relieve needle pain.

Rosemary essential oil:
Rosemary is an essential oil that can be used to ease pain in the bones, muscles and seizures, as well as soothing muscles, improving memory and acting as an anti-inflammatory.

Turmeric:
Turmeric can help to relieve pain thanks to curcuma, the active ingredient which can be found in the space. A study in 2014 found that curcuma is equally as effective as ibuprofen when treating knee osteoarthritis over a 4-week period. Also known to reduce inflammation, turmeric is a smart addition to your wellbeing routine.

Capsaicin:
Many commercial pain relief products already contain capsaicin, which is found in spicy chili peppers. Used in cream form it can cause a very gently tingling or burning sensation.

Ginger:
Clinical trials have proven that ginger, when taken regularly, can reduce aches and pains in our muscles, as well as increasing recovery time from exercise and reduce muscular inflammation.

Herbal and natural remedies have been around for a very long time, and these days they’re coming under a lot of scrutiny on whether or not they actually work. Here are some prove examples that show that they do:

Caraway seeds:
Used for digestive discomfort and ailments, caraway seeds can assist in the digestion of fat rich foods, ease abdominal cramps and reduce gas thanks to the antispasmodic effects of flavonoids and essential oils, whilst also suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria due to its anti-microbial properties.

St John’s Wort:
Used as far back as ancient Greece, St John’s Wort has a soothing and calming effect thanks to its active components – hyperforin and hypericin. As well as reducing inflammation and having antibacterial properties, they’re known to reduce anxiety and aid with mood.

Chamomile flowers:
A remedy steeped in history, chamomile contains flavonoids and terpenoids, which have been clinically studied and found to have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, meaning they can be used to treat heart health and gastrointestinal issues.

Sage:
Rich in both flavanol glycosides and essential oils, sage can help to reduce glucose levels, treat stomach pains, sore throats and provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Nettles:
A well-known diuretic, nettles help to lower blood pressure as well as improving gastrointestinal health. It also aids in the breaking down of stones that can form in the gallbladder and kidneys.