Clay, potatoes, basil, rosemary: grandma's remedies that never fail!
Aesthetic and pharmaceutical innovation is constantly evolving, but often the best remedies for our small ailments are those of the grandmother.
How many times have we heard our grandmothers tell us that removing make-up is essential, that orange flower water is a cure-all or advise us who knows what method or concoction to treat stomach pain? They might seem a bit out of time, but they are all valid, inexpensive and handy remedies, which can be useful in many situations ...
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Against acne: clay, lemon and bicarbonate
The diagnosis
Acne, what a nightmare! It was once thought to get rid of it after the age of 18, but that's no longer the case. Small pimples and facial inflammation that can make life hell. Fortunately, our grandmothers have super-effective solutions to cure acne naturally.
Grandma's advice
Green clay: the beneficial properties of clay for the skin are known. To make the famous clay mask, just mix a little green clay mixed with water. Just apply the mixture on the areas to be treated and let it act for a few minutes.
Lemon: citric acid has purifying virtues. Before going to sleep, apply a few drops of lemon juice on the pimples, and let it act overnight.
Apple cider vinegar: pour a few drops of apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball, let it act for 10 minutes and then rinse everything off.
For every day: prepare herbal teas based on thyme or sage, add a little brewer's yeast to your dishes and use the bicarb to wash your face, diluting a teaspoon in a glass of hot water.
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To cure a sore throat: herbs and turnips
The diagnosis
Oily or dry cough, sore throat or a slight cold… Our grandmothers are well aware of these little ailments that run around in the family, especially in winter. Here are their best home remedies to combat them!
Grandma's advice:
Thyme: this herb, if taken early, can relieve colds or early flu symptoms. Drink it in the form of tea, herbal tea or syrup.
Turnips or onions: cut into thin slices of onions or turnips, wash them and available in the bottom of a colander. Cover the first layer with sugar, and continue in layers until you run out of turnips / onions. Place the colander on a bowl, place a plate at the top and apply strong pressure, this way you can collect all the juice released by the onions / turnips. Repeat this operation for a few hours, in order to collect every last drop. Consume 3-4 tablespoons a day.
Mauve: mallow is especially useful for dry coughs, in fact it helps to soften and treat irritation of the mucous membranes. A decoction of flowers will be an excellent ally to relieve sore throats and transient bronchitis.
For the hair: garlic, egg yolks and vinegar
The diagnosis
Dry, brittle, dull, greasy or annoying dandruff? All these hair problems can be solved thanks to the natural advice of our grandmothers.
Grandma's advice
Egg yolk for dull hair: beat two egg yolks and apply them on slightly damp hair. Leave it on for about ten minutes before rinsing and shampooing.
Lemon for oily hair: just mix a few drops of lemon juice with a little hot water, and then rub the mixture into your hair.
Vinegar to make them shine: while washing your hair, pour 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar on your hair.
Oil to feed them: just apply a drizzle of oil, for example olive oil, on the surface of the hair, massage the scalp, leave it on for a few minutes and, finally, rinse thoroughly.
Garlic for dandruff: Garlic is an excellent antibacterial! It fights dandruff, promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss. Making a mask is the ideal solution: just let a few cloves of garlic soak in olive oil for a day.
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To combat fatigue: black currant and rosemary
The diagnosis
A hectic life, a few hours of sleep or mental exhaustion: fatigue is present in our daily life, so it is difficult to fight against it. When sleep is not enough, we can turn to some food remedies recommended by our grandmothers.
Grandma's advice
Blackcurrant: this fruit will give you an energy boost! In the form of fruit juice, herbal tea, jam is always good.
Coarse salt: a sea salt bath is ideal for resting your mind and recovering your strength.
Rosemary: Rosemary is a great intellectual stimulant and helps prevent mental fatigue. Before a day of fun, drink a good infusion of rosemary, leaving a branch in boiling water for a few minutes (not recommended for pregnant women).
Rosehip: its berries are rich in vitamin C and allow you to always be at the top, especially in winter. Just put them to macerate, along with some berries, for about ten minutes, in a liter of boiling water. Filter everything and enjoy your regenerating herbal tea.
Against canker sores: vinegar and sage tea
Diagnosis
The canker sores, small wounds that develop inside the mouth, in addition to being annoying can be very debilitating! If after having tested all the medicines in vain, better try one of the suggestions given by our grandmothers.
Grandma's advice
Vinegar: apply a few drops of apple cider vinegar (even diluted) directly on the wound.
Sage: drinking 3 cups a day of sage tea is a great way to promote the disappearance of these nasty sores.
Black tea: dip a black tea bag in a cup of boiling water. When the sachet has cooled, place it directly on the affected area.
Lemon juice: dilute the lemon juice in a little water and apply directly to the wound.
Against stress: lavender and basil
The diagnosis
Stress, anxiety, too much work ... These symptoms are typical of an era in which everything goes too fast and often prevent us from enjoying life. Fortunately, our grandmothers have foreseen this too and have all-natural advice to combat anxiety.
Grandma's advice
Lavender: probably the best anti-anxiety! Don't be afraid to place bunches of lavender around the house, smell and breathe at the first sign of anxiety.
Basil leaves: when stress begins to be felt, rub the leaves in your hands and breathe in the scent deeply. You will immediately feel better.
A hot bath: doing it regularly will allow you to relax your body and mind.
Herbal teas: chamomile, valerian, linden or orange blossom are the best friends of "zen".
Against migraines: basil and onion
The diagnosis
If it persists, the migraine can really ruin our day. We have tried everything: drugs for excess, relaxation ... To get better, why not try these home remedies?
Grandma's advice
Mint: spreading mint essential oils anywhere in the house can help you soothe a light headache. You can also try applying it on the top of the forehead.
Basil: this plant is especially recommended if your headache is caused by stress. For example, I can prepare a basil bath: after boiling 1 liter of water add two sprigs of basil. Remove the pot from the heat, cover and, after soaking everything for a few minutes, filter and pour the infused in the bath.
Onion: peel and cut 2-3 onions into thin slices, place them in two clean cloths (so as to make a small pillow) and apply it on the head. Repeat several times a day as needed.
For better sleep: milk and lime
The diagnosis We all try, but it is practically impossible to fall asleep quickly, even when we are so tired. And often our few hours of sleep are disturbed and we are unable to remarry in the right way ... But sleep is the basis of our health: to sleep like a baby, it is better to follow the advice of our grandmothers.
Grandma's advice
Milk: before going to bed, drink a glass of warm milk and, if you want, add a teaspoon of honey.
Lavender: the scent of lavender will help you relax and sleep better.
Vinegar: vinegar is also famous as a calming for the mind. Before going to bed, drink a glass of hot water with a spoonful of vinegar and a little honey.
Herbal teas: based on lavando or linden
To combat muscle pain: oregano and arnica oil for
The diagnosis
Cramps, aches, sprains… Muscle pain can strike at any time. To avoid getting stuck due to pain, we can focus on natural remedies to relax the muscles.
Grandma's advice
Origan: this is a great relaxant. In the form of tea, or as a flavored oil, it is ideal to apply on painful areas (leave 1 sprig of dried oregano to macerate in 25cl of sweet almond oil for a month).
Clay: For the treatment of a sprain, the ideal is a clay paste. A mix of water and clay should be applied to the area and then surrounded by a clean cloth. Let it sit for a couple of hours and reapply several times a day if necessary
Arnica: this plant is highly recommended for mild muscle pains. It can be consumed in herbal tea or used as a compress.
To say goodbye to cellulite and stretch marks: ivy and rose oil
The diagnosis
Cellulite, who wouldn't want to say goodbye ?! However, it seems almost impossible. And if you are lucky enough not to have cellulite, there is a good chance that some stretch marks are present on your body. The grandmothers have also thought of this ...
Grandma's advice
The horsehair glove: every day, in the shower, rub the skin with a vegetable sponge: you will reactivate the circulation preventing the formation of cellulite.
Half a grapefruit every morning and seaweed: Try to eat both as often as possible.
Ivy: this plant softens the skin, reduces stretch marks and small skin defects. To prepare an ivy bath, soak 500g of ivy leaves in 2 liters of water for two hours. Pour the mixture into your bath, after removing the leaves, and add a couple of handfuls of fresh leaves that you will use to scrub.
Rose oil: used at the beginning of pregnancy or before a diet, it will help you prevent and reduce stretch marks. To make this oil mix 10dl of sweet almond oil with 10 drops of rose essential oil, 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 drops of wheat germ essential oil.Use it to massage the affected areas such as belly, breasts and buttocks
To soothe the scottaure: potatoes and honey
The diagnosis
When you expose yourself to sunlight without adequate protection, it is inevitable not to run into a sunburn ... Which is not only harmful to the skin, but is also annoying and painful, especially for the most sensitive skin. Here's grandma's advice, even if the best way to treat sunburn is to prevent it by always applying sunscreen!
Grandma's advice
Potatoes: who would have thought so, but potatoes are ideal for treating minor skin burns! To relieve discomfort, grate one or more raw potatoes and apply them on the affected areas about 5 times a day.
Sodium bicarbonate: add 4-5 kennel of baking soda to your bath and soak for about 20 minutes. It will help you reduce sunburn.
Honey: apply a layer of honey on the burn, leave it to act for a few minutes and then clean it all with cold water.
To combat stomach ache: basil and mint
The diagnosis
Flatulence, digestive problems, swollen stomach: sometimes taking all the medicines from the Earth is useless and the stomach ache continues to persist and becomes unbearable! What did the grandmothers do?
Grandma's advice
Basil: to avoid flatulence, prepare an infusion of fresh basil: pour a dozen fresh basil leaves into boiling water and leave to infuse for ten minutes. If you have a sweet tooth, consume it all with sugar or honey!
Sodium bicarbonate: add a pinch of baking soda to your dishes, this way you will fight the swelling
Cod liver oil: this was never lacking in the grandmothers' medicine cabinet, just take a few double meals to help digestion.
Mint: To finish a meal with mint, there is nothing better to digest.
For beautiful skin: cucumber and marigold
The diagnosis
Dry or oily skin, pimples, redness ... our skin never seems to want to leave us some peace. And with all the products on the market, it is often impossible to choose.Let us be guided by the 100% natural remedies designed by our grandmothers.
Grandma's advice
Cucumber: for hydrated and soft skin, make a cucumber mask. Nothing could be simpler: slice a cucumber and distribute the slices all over the face (including the eyelids and neck) and let it rest for half an hour. If you have oily skin, it is better to blend the cucumber (removing the seeds) and then apply it all on the face.
Calendula: if you have dry skin, this flower is ideal. Apply the oil on your face at least once a week, preferably after a bath. N To achieve this, grind a cup of calendula flowers and add olive or sweet almond oil. Leave to macerate for a month and, finally, filter everything.
Sea salt: to remove dead cells, a sea salt-based scrub is ideal. Mix it with olive or sweet almond oil and use it in the shower, massaging the mixture all over the body.
Vinegar: make an astringent lotion with vinegar, just add a teaspoon to half a glass of water. Apply morning and evening to the face.
