Home Remedies
Home Remedies for Common Ailments
1. Cold & Cough
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Honey & Lemon Tea: Mix 1 tbsp honey + fresh lemon juice in warm water. Soothes throat and reduces cough.
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Ginger Tea: Boil fresh ginger slices in water, add honey. Anti-inflammatory and helps clear congestion.
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Steam Inhalation: Add eucalyptus oil or peppermint leaves to hot water and inhale steam to relieve nasal congestion.
2. Indigestion & Stomach Ache
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Peppermint Tea: Aids digestion and relaxes stomach muscles.
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Fennel Seeds: Chew a teaspoon after meals to reduce bloating and gas.
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Warm Ginger Water: Helps soothe nausea and improve digestion.
3. Headache
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Cold Compress: Apply on forehead or neck to reduce pain.
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Lavender Oil Massage: Gently massage temples with diluted lavender oil for relaxation.
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Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, dehydration often triggers headaches.
4. Minor Cuts & Wounds
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Turmeric Paste: Mix turmeric powder with water and apply as an antibacterial agent.
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Aloe Vera Gel: Soothes skin and promotes faster healing.
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Honey: Natural antiseptic; apply a thin layer on wounds to prevent infection.
5. Stress & Anxiety
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Chamomile Tea: Calming effect on the nervous system.
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Deep Breathing Exercises: Helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation.
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Warm Milk with Nutmeg: Can aid sleep and calm the mind.
6. Skin Care
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Cucumber Slices: Hydrates and soothes tired skin.
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Honey & Yogurt Mask: Moisturizes and improves skin texture.
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Turmeric & Gram Flour Paste: Natural exfoliant and brightener.
7. Sleep Issues
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Warm Milk with Honey: Promotes relaxation and sleep.
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Valerian Root Tea: Natural sedative, helps with insomnia.
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Avoid Screens Before Bed: Reduces blue light exposure for better sleep quality.