cider vinegar diluted with warm wa- ter—gargle this as much and as often as you can tolerate it. The salt helps to destroy the bacteria that cause the sore throat and helps to relieve that burning sensation. Whole cloves have been known to
cure and numb sore throats. At first sign of a sore throat, place one or two be- tween your cheek and teeth after crunch- ing them just a little bit. This numbs the throat and kills the germs that cause the problem. If you awake at night, even one clove can save you from a sore throat coming on, if you place it in your mouth in this manner.
Gargling with plain salt water can also be soothing.
Another remedy is to gargle with
warm chamomile tea to relieve irritated membranes. Steep 1 teaspoon dried chamomile in 1 cup of hot water. Strain. Let it cool to lukewarm and gargle as needed.
Remedies for Nausea Peppermint is considered to be an
excellent cure for nausea. How it works is little understood, but it is believed to relax the esophageal sphincter. Simply
make a pot of peppermint tea from dried leaves or put a few drops of peppermint oil in some hot water, and let it cool. If desired, add honey and drink slowly for quick relief from nausea. Here is a 5-herb tea that almost always provides instant relief: The ingredients are equal parts of
basil, chamomile, raspberry leaf, skull- cap and peppermint. Mix the dried herbs together, and infuse about 2 heap- ing tablespoons in a large mug of hot water for 10-15 minutes. Sip, and you may find that you feel better before you finish the cup! Ginger is one of the best natural
remedies, with peppermint and basil close runners-up. Ginger has been used to control or prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness; as an anti-inflam- matory, a cold remedy, an aid to diges- tion, and a remedy for intestinal gas. Some research findings show that ginger can be taken to relieve nausea in cancer patients who are having chemotherapy. Studies have shown that it may work by promoting secretion of saliva and digestive juices, neutralizing stomach acid and toxins, increasing tone and movement in intestines. Candied ginger (which consists of ginger slices rolled in sugar) is readily available, and is conve- nient to keep in your car or purse. Remember, an herbal treatment
need not be boring-here’s a recipe for an all natural ginger ale: Add 1 teaspoon fresh ginger rhizome,
thinly sliced (or 1⁄2 teaspoon powdered ginger), 1 teaspoon red raspberry leaves, 3 cups water and 1 cup carbonated wa- ter with 1 lemon slice. Bring the herbs and plain water to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and steep an addi- tional 10 minutes. Strain out herbs. Add carbonated water and lemon just before serving. Drink as much as desired.
ubmitted by Wendy Evevnsen, owner of
sadiesherbalgarden.com. For more infor- mation about herbs and home remedies, visit her website:
www.sadiesherbalgar-
den.com. Or, email comments@sadiesh
erbalgarden.com.
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