DIY Medicinal Mustard Plaster
One way of fighting an infection is to raise our body’s temperature, such as during a fever. One old remedy for drawing out a cough or chest infection was to use a mustard plaster to mimic the heat of fever…
How to Make Your Heal-All Remedy
Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as heal-all or self-heal, is traditionally used all over the world by various cultures as a medicinal plant. Early Germans used it internally for throat infections, fever, and diarrhea and externally for wounds. Korean traditional medicine…
DIY Anti-Anxiety Pills
Anxiety is something that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives, and two herbs, in particular, are well-known treatments. Both ashwagandha roots (Withania somnifera) and St John’s wort flowers (Hypericum perforatum) have been used traditionally to treat stress…
How To Make a Tincture Using Apple Cider Vinegar Instead of Alcohol
Any herb, fruit, nut, root, bark, leaf, or flower can be turned into a tincture. It’s a convenient method of preserving the medicinal properties of your harvest, especially if you have a particularly abundant one. A tincture is one of…
DIY Natural Tick and Flea Repellent For Pets
If you’re looking to avoid the expensive, synthetic chemicals that are found in conventional flea and tick control treatments, then try chamomile. Chamomile has a compound called pyrethrin which is used in many products for controlling insects. It breaks down…
How to Make Your Own Vicks VapoRub Ointment at Home
There are multiple ways to make your own equivalent of Vicks VapoRub and they all include strong-smelling essential oils that have various medicinal properties, such as being antispasmodic or expectorant. Some recommended essential oils for this ointment include peppermint, eucalyptus,…
Aloe Vera After-Sun Cream
Fresh aloe vera is the best ingredient for treating sunburned skin. It is a natural moisturizer that also reduces inflammation while promoting collagen production for skin repair. Once you drain away the yellow latex, you can apply aloe vera straight…
How to Make Fat Burning Cream at Home
When it comes to weight loss, the attitude towards body fat is starting to change thanks to a startling discovery on the three different types of fat; white, beige, and brown fat. White fat stores any excess energy, especially sugars,…
Homemade Natural Hair Dye
Up until last week, I had never dyed my hair. For me, I saw the time, energy, and money that my sister spent on her hair not only as an inconvenience but also as being unhealthy; it was dry, dull,…
DIY Headache Recipe For Instant Pain Relief
Below are two recipes that use natural ingredients to relieve pain caused by headaches. One is an herbal tea for those who prefer a warm, calming brew; while the other recipe is a smoothie that is perfect for treating headaches,…