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The development of modern medicine does not stand still, but this does not prevent traditional medicine from developing more and more actively every year. The effectiveness of some products and tools has been proven for decades. They were a real salvation for our ancestors. Today, they will be useful not only as a medicine, some of them can be used in cooking, cosmetology, and at home.
10 Honey
The benefits of honey and bee products have been talked about for centuries. It is both a delicious treat and a medicine.
- It has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can be used for disinfection and detoxification.
- It is used for cleansing and sanitation of the oral cavity. Bee products are used to make toothpastes.
- Glucose and magnesium in honey allow you to adjust the work of the heart and strengthen blood vessels. It is considered one of the best sources of female hormones – phytoestrogens. Acts as a sedative and relaxing agent, normalizes hormonal levels in women.
- Honey is used as one of the main components in the preparation of remedies for the treatment and prevention of oral diseases, bronchitis, and uterine bleeding.
- Honey is a natural sweetener in cooking and an excellent cosmetic product.
9. Herb tea
Herbal teas are considered not only delicious, but also medicinal. The main components for which they are considered useful:
- Tannins. This antifungal and antibacterial substance eliminates the inflammatory process. For this purpose, decoctions and herbal jelly are prepared from herbs. In addition, they allow you to strengthen cells and rid the body of toxins, which allows you to maintain youth and beauty longer.
- Flavonoids. Supporters of traditional medicine argue that substances allow you to remove heavy metals from the body, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and heart, and cleanse blood vessels. Most of these drinks are able to eliminate inflammatory processes, serve as an antiviral, antiallergic agent, relieve spasms and are considered a good prevention of malignant tumors.
8. Sagebrush
It is actively used for the preparation of tinctures and decoctions. In addition to more than a dozen active substances, it contains provitamin A and vitamin C.
- Its active substances have a positive effect on the functioning of the intestines and stomach, pancreas. Used as a pacemaker and anti-inflammatory agent.
- Means prepared from wormwood are used to relieve spasms and swelling, help eliminate bacteria in the body.
- Tinctures are used for weight loss, normalization of appetite and metabolism in the body.
- Therapeutic wormwood is a good effective remedy for the first manifestations of mastopathy.
- On the basis of wormwood, you can prepare masks, balms and hair rinses.
- It has cleansing properties, helps to eliminate toxins, is used for coughs and gastritis. The tincture is used as an antihelminthic.
7. Soda
It is actively used in medicine, cosmetology, cooking, and at home.
- With the help of soda, the body is cleansed, it contributes to weight loss and the removal of even heavy metals and radioactive isotopes from the body.
- When used correctly, it eliminates harmful deposits in the spine and joints, and helps dissolve stones.
- A solution of soda in milk with honey effectively treats cough. For colds, inhalations with a soda solution are also done.
- Normalizes acidity in the stomach, relieves heartburn.
- Eliminates and serves as a prophylactic against fungal infection. Reduces itching after a mosquito bite.
- In cosmetology, together with gel and soap foam, it is used as a scrub, it allows you to make the skin more tender and soft. It has anti-inflammatory properties on the skin.
- Baking soda is widely used in cooking and is a good tool for removing stains from clothes and objects.
6. pomegranate peel
The benefits of pomegranate seeds have been known for a long time, but the fact that pomegranate peel also brings benefits is a surprise for many. Pomegranate peel is a source of antioxidants and vitamins.
- Normalizes the amount of cholesterol, quickly cleanse the body (remove toxins).
- Included in toothpastes that relieve bad breath. Such mixtures can be prepared independently.
- Powdered pomegranate diluted with water is used to wash the throat with colds and sore throats.
- Pomegranate peel is a source of vitamin C, promotes rapid healing of scars and wounds, strengthens cartilage and bone tissue.
- This product is a real home beautician. The crushed peel moisturizes the skin well, is used as a sunscreen and anti-aging agent. Scientists say about its anti-cancer qualities. Well eliminates dandruff and strengthens hair.
5. Lemon
An excellent remedy, all its parts are used: juice, pulp, bones, peel. A useful essential oil is also obtained from it.
- Helps to restore the acid balance of the body.
- The flavonoids and vitamin C from lemon help fight infection faster in the body.
- Water with lemon juice is considered a stimulant for the liver. Regular use of it helps to neutralize and remove toxins from the body. With daily morning use, it cleanses the intestines and normalizes stools.
- Lemon juice serves as a prophylactic against gallstones and excessive calcium deposits in the kidneys.
- Vitamin C in lemon prevents early aging and serves as a prevention of malignant neoplasms. An indispensable helper for colds.
- Used for hair care, weight loss, skin and vision problems.
- The benefits of lemon are hard to overestimate.
4. Garlic
In addition to a set of useful minerals, the product contains allicin, the main healing substance. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans used it and appreciated its useful qualities:
- It has bactericidal properties when used internally, restores damaged tissues.
- Its use has a positive effect on the efficiency and economy of the heart. Normalizes the amount of cholesterol in the body, is considered an antithrombotic agent.
- With inflammation of the respiratory tract, it improves sputum thinning and its separation.
- Used as a prophylactic against malignant tumors, strengthens the body’s defenses.
- It normalizes the production of enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, improves the absorption of food and regulates the metabolism in the body. Prevents stagnation and thickening of bile in the gallbladder. Prophylactic against the formation of stones.
- Garlic is an anthelmintic. There are hundreds of recipes with its use. At the same time, it can be used pickled, dried, boiled.
3. Camomile
Chamomile is a real salvation for:
- Inflammatory processes of internal organs and skin, during the body’s fight against viruses and bacteria.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, ulcers, gastritis. Normalizes the functions of the liver and gallbladder.
- The decoction is also used as a sedative for nervous tension and insomnia. It is used to eliminate headaches and migraines.
- During a cold, it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. A decoction of chamomile can relieve fever and fever.
- Serves as a vasodilator.
- It is used in gynecology: for vulvitis and colpitis, cervical erosion, cystitis, irregular menstruation.
- It is used as a natural strengthening and regenerating agent for hair.
2. Radish
The product is famous as a source of vitamins and minerals that can be stored in the product for a long time.
- It is used to normalize digestion, cleanse the body of harmful toxins, remove small stones from the gallbladder and bladder. Good remedy for puffiness. Even our ancestors called him the orderly of the stomach.
- Radish with honey is recommended as a remedy that helps cough up phlegm. A real salvation for those who suffer from frequent bronchitis and joint diseases.
- Radish juice is used as one of the components to eliminate anemia. Together with apple and lemon juice, it is used to strengthen the body.
- Can be used to prepare salads, side dishes, soups, sandwiches. It can be steamed or boiled for dishes, but raw bitter radish contains the most useful substances.
1. Sea buckthorn oil
Considered a natural antioxidant, it is used to raise the protective forces of the immune system. Known as a medicinal, cosmetic, culinary remedy.
- The bright orange color of the product is possible due to the high content of carotenoids in it. Oil is a source of vitamin C, K, E, phytosterols.
- Due to choleretic, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, it is used for the treatment and prevention of diseases. Helps normalize blood sugar levels. It is used for eye burns and conjunctivitis. Its successful use is known to normalize hormonal balance in women, reduce toothache.
- In cosmetology, it is used as a nourishing, restorative agent for the treatment of hair, face, hands, eyelashes, and nails. Smoothes fine wrinkles, improves metabolism, eliminates acne.
- To enhance the taste and as a small vitamin supplement, you can add 1-2 tsp to salads.
Do not forget that it is better to take any folk remedies as a medicine only after consulting a specialist. Before using them, be sure to study the contraindications and possible side effects after taking them.