Dried powdered white oak bark is some pretty nifty stuff. It can be used as a wash for bathing irritated skin and sore eyes, treats varicose veins, and stops bleeding from cuts. Use it as …

Soothe your sore throat with an infusion made of the flowers and leaves of the sweet violet plant. Add the roots of this plant to the infusion and you’ve got a treatment for bronchitis, cough, …

Fresh or dried young leaves of the European Holly plant make an effective cold and flu treatment and fever reducer. Boil the leaves until liquid to make assorted treatments; do not eat the poisonous berries of …

Rub a drop of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen for menstrual cramp relief. Use a hot water bottle or compress to enhance peppermint’s healing effects.
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Heal the insane itching and pain of poison ivy by smearing Vitamin E oil over the affected areas. Apply oil day and night; itching should lessen right away and all itching and bumps should disappear …

Try eating a stick of celery the next time heartburn smacks you in the face….it relieves the discomfort pronto!
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“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.” …

Bruises are painful and unsightly, and unfortunately can last for days! Try this home remedy the next time you are all banged up: put some white onions through a meat grinder or blender and apply …

Soothe irritated nerves and prepare for a restful sleep by drinking lavender tea. Try adding one teaspoon of dried lavender to every eight ounces of boiling water. Allow to brew for a few minutes; sweeten …

Make your own salad dressing using lavender! Lavender flowers and spikes can be steeped in oil & vinegar for a yummy, super-healthy salad dressing.
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Talc is an ingredient found in cosmetic powders, baby products, and deodorants. It’s scary to think of dusting the stuff on your face, under your arms, or on baby’s bottom as talc contains a chemical similar to asbestos …