Natural cold remedy teas and salves you can make at home (my personal recipes):
1. Guava leaf tea.
It has been used here in Egypt for thousands of years to relieve respiratory symptoms associated with colds and bronchitis. It is also a great treatment for diarrhea, menstrual cramping and PMS, hyperlipidemia and hypertension.
- Boil 3-4 washed guava leaves for 5 minutes.
- Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Add honey or sugar to sweeten to your liking.
- Drink 1 cup every 4-6 hours.
2. Peppermint tea for cough, headache, and stomach problems such as ulcers, heartburn, and indigestion.
- Add one handful peppermint leaves to boiling water.
- Boil 5 minutes, let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain into cup.
- Honey can be added for sweeter taste.
3. Homemade vapor rub (for kids under 4 recipe):
- 4 tsp grated beeswax
- 3 tbsp cocoa butter
- 7 tbsp coconut oil
- 30 drops essential oils- 10 drops eucalyptus, 10 drops tea tree, 5 drops lavender, and 5 drops chamomile
- Melt beeswax/ and cocoa butter in a double boiler.
- Once melted turn off the heat and add coconut oil and essential oils.
- Pour into a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Makes about 3/4 cup.
- This can be stored for up to one and a half years in an airtight container.
☆ Please note that only chamomile and lavender are considered safe for babies under 2 months old. Eucalyptus at 2+ month, and tea tree at 9+ months.
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