FOLK REMEDIES

Folk or traditional medicine originated from primitive man’s reactions or attitudes to natural events. Magic and witchcraft played an important role here. In these societies, where witchcraft and religious beliefs were of great importance, disease and health were explained by external factors penetrating and harming the body. People’s efforts to find solutions to these diseases set up the basis of folk medicine. Consequently, in traditional societies opinions on disease and health were born as a part of folk culture. Folk medicine is different rather then to modern medicine. Traditional medicine lives among the people as a part of their culture. In traditional societies, any information about a disease is shared by others. This information is passed through the generations. People learn popular medicine in the same way and they learn other cultural components.

CUTS AND BRUISES

Pure Raw Honey
This natural sweetener is a fabulous antibacterial that works to potentially control inflammation and prevent infection when administered topically to a clean wound. Apply a thin layer of raw honey, and then bandage the scrape.
Flowering Yarrow
If this common ground cover flower is growing nearby, pick some. Rub the blooms and leaves from yarrow together to create a mash that can be applied directly to a wound to help stop bleeding and heal broken skin. The secret to this medicinal flower is that it can possibly reduce inflammation and soothe your cut for some natural wound healing.

TOOTHACHE

Clove oil is an excellent home remedy to relieve a toothache, especially because it is easy to find and cheap to purchase. To use this remedy, you can squash one clove and place it on the affected tooth. You can also buy clove essential oil and place one drop on a piece of cotton and place this directly on the tooth. It's important not to leave it on for more than two minutes straight, as the essential oil can cause burning on the gums if used for a long time.

HAIR LOSS

To use lavender oil for hair growth, mix a few drops of lavender oil with a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, coconut oil or almond oil. Apply the mixture to your scalp and massage it in for a few minutes. This will help improve blood circulation to the scalp and promote hair growth. eget, aliquam felis. Ut ut felis et dui dapibus euismod id a libero.

DIGESTION

Ginger
Ginger has been used since ancient times to help treat stomach aches, and science proves it truly can help. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and can be consumed in various forms – candy, capsules, or as tea – but fresh ginger root is best when looking to rid stomach pain.
Chamomile Tea
Long known as a sleepy time remedy, chamomile also can act as an anti-inflammatory, which can help stomach muscles relax and reduce the pain of cramping and spasms. Try it while sitting up before heading to bed.

FEVER

By placing onions on your feet, you can:
Help prevent infections: onions will help boost your immune system. They can help your treatment be more effective. They have strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral benefits.
Improve the elimination of toxins: the phosphoric acid in onions (what they release when you cut them) works as a magnet for toxic substances. This can help purify your blood.
Provide antioxidants: onions can help maintain the bodies’ defences. They are rich in vitamins E and C, which are antioxidants.

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