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Aloe Vera Mask
When I was younger my firends and i used this plan for skin care many times, and ...
contributed by Chiquitita_83
1/2 lemon on a spot
My husband reports that when he had a huge painful spot on his leg which he couldn’t ...
contributed by travelbab
Ginger and mint/menthol for sinus pain and congestion
I found this remedy by accident when suffering badly with sinus pain and had no olbas oil,pain ...
contributed by travelbab
Ease a Fever with Vinegar Socks
This was used by my mother-in-law in Switzerland to help towards bringing my wife’s childhood high temperatures ...
contributed by almunday
Valarian Sleep Blend
Valarian, hops and rose sleep blend, add to water and place in a diffuser, however as it ...
contributed by clareandbabydylan
recent comments
Re: Treating coughs
I found this remedy in Nicholas Culpeper's herbal remedy book published in1653. Bake an onion in it's ...
contributed by magpie
Re: Ease a Fever with Vinegar Socks
As a child in Glasgow in the 1950's, my mother would stand me in a bowl of ...
contributed by magpie
Re: Bread Poultice
I let all of my splinters fester out ie leave them until a blister forms around it. ...
contributed by travelbab
Re: Use dock for sunburn or nettle stings
I learnt this as a child in the 1950's whilst out walking in the country with my ...
contributed by almunday
Re: Sore throats
I have found that if I have a sore or dry throat a tiny drop of whisky ...
contributed by almunday
