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Home remedies
Do-it-yourself cures for common ailments By Julie Young
Hoping to avoid a pharmacy run the next time sickness strikes? Prefer a natural remedy to chemical compounds? The cure for common ailments may be as close as your kitchen cabinet! Home remedies have been used for years to help combat everything from the common cold to a variety of other aches and pains, and while they should not be used as a substitute for professional care*, these tried-and-true methods can help the healing process.
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Common Mallow: Known as the fighter of infections, common mallow’s leaves and roots can be used to make a poultice or compress that can eliminate infection while healing wounds and sores. Common Mallow may be added to burdock, comfrey, clay, and charcoal poultices to fight uterine infections, as well.
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Lavender: Often used to combat sports-related injuries, two-to-three drops of lavender oil to affected areas can relieve arthritis, take the sting out of insect bites, and improve rheumatoid symptoms. Lavender has also been used as a sleep aid and can help fight chronic headaches and migraines.
Parsley: More than a garnish, parsley tea can help empty the bowels, relieve menstrual pain, flatulence, and cystitis. Parsley has also been shown to help lower blood pressure, and its leaves can prevent kidney issues before they start.
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Gregg Russell and his team at Fort Wayne Custom RX suggest several herbs that have shown to prevent problems before they start or alleviate symptoms when they show up. A few herbs to keep on hand include:
