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7 Essential Natural Remedies to Keep at Home

No matter how hard we try to stay healthy and safe, life is unpredictable and sometimes illness, injury and trauma are unavoidable. In certain cases a visit to the doctor, pharmacy or hospital is necessary but often conventional medicine is not needed if the issue is not severe. In these cases there are natural remedies that can quickly and effectively ease the discomfort you or your child are experiencing and they don’t interfere with the body’s immune response. 

We came up with the top 7 natural remedies that can be used at home and should definitely be kept on hand.

Arnica is a natural homeopathic remedy that helps to relieve pain, reduce swelling and heal bruises. It comes in a gel, cream, tablet or oil and is very useful in calming down children (and adults) after a fall, sprain or bump!

Echinacea is a natural herbal remedy that is available over the counter and is invaluable during flu season! This natural immune-booster is a potent tonic that can help to prevent and treat colds, flu and respiratory tract infections and speed recovery. It comes in liquid and tablet form. 

Rescue Remedy is a Bach Flower Remedy which contains the essences of Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis Star, Bethlehem and Cherry Plum. This gentle remedy is wonderful for children and adults and can be used frequently when feeling of worry, panic, insomnia, terror, irritation and shock occur.

Aloe Vera Gel is a natural product of the Aloe Vera plant that is useful to treat external and internal symptoms. It contains two hormones called Auxin and Gibberellins that provide healing and anti-inflammatory properties. You can use it externally to heal cuts, scrapes, blisters, burns and rashes and it can be used internally to treat digestive symptoms like constipation and IBS. 

Lavender essential oil is a versatile oil that has a variety of positive effects on health. It is most commonly known for relaxing and calming the mind and combating insomnia when inhaled before bed. It can also be used on the skin to disinfect cuts, scrapes, burns etc, but make sure to dilute the oil if you have sensitive skin. ?

Activated Charcoal is a natural remedy that is available in a capsule or powder form. It is a useful to treat food poisoning, gastrointestinal illness, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, etc. It binds to toxins in the stomach and moves them out of the body swiftly.

Epsom Salts are an affordable and easy to find item that should be in every single medicine cabinet and first aid kit. Add Epsom salts to a bath of hot water and soak in it to remove splinters and bee stings, relieve muscle aches, sprains and bruises, clear up symptoms of athlete’s foot, and reduce the discomfort of gout.

Sources

https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/article/361314/top-natural-remedies-keep-on-hand.html