Category: Household Remedies
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Turmeric Curcumin
Turmeric is a spice used to give flavor and color to curry and other foods. It has many known medicinal uses, most derived from the curcuminoid compounds it contains. The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin and some brands list the curcumin content on the label, unusually around 3% by weight. You can also…
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Raw Honey
Honey is made by bees. It is made up of concentrated flower nectar that bees break down into simple sugar using an enzyme in their salivary glands (invertase). It is then deposited into honeycomb for long-term storage. Honey contains many medicinal qualities taken from the flower. Once the honey has been cooked or diluted, these…
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Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Permanganate is a chemical compound with medicinal use for the cleaning of wounds, treating skin conditions, and disinfecting water. It is a strong oxidizer, capable of starting fires when in contract with oxidizable materials. Medicinal Use. Skin Infections Potassium permanganate can irritate or even burn the skin when used in strong solutions. It must…
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Listerine
Listerine is a combination of alcohol and essential oils that are good for killing bacteria and fungus on the body. In addition to sanitizing the mouth and sweetening the breath, it is useful for killing bacteria and fungus in wounds and on the skin. Medical Use. Get rid of Lice Listerine can be used to…
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Epsom Salts
Epsom Salts is a crystalline mineral salt with the chemical formula MgSO4. When mixed with water, the salt breaks down into magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen. All of these are beneficial for the body and can be absorbed through the skin, one of the reasons that Epsom salt baths and food soaks are so popular. It…
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Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is composed of fossils formed by tiny algae-like organisms called diatoms. It is a slightly abrasive powder that is safe for consumption by humans and animals. It has health and medicinal benefits to the body. Be sure that your DA is marked as food-grade. Non-food grade DE is not safe for human…
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice taken from the inner bark of various species of the Cinnamon tree (genus Cinamomum). There are two different kinds of cinnamon: Cassia and Ceylon. Both are beneficial, but the type you should use is controversial. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin in higher amounts, which can be harmful in high doses. For this…
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Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne is used sparingly as a seasoning agent because of its spicy heat. It is a spice found in most home spice cabinets and has significant medical benefits Medical Use Cayenne is a warming herb, heart tonic, and digestive aid. It also releases hormones that improve the mood. It is rich in vitamins and minerals…
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Boric Acid
Boric acid is useful for a number of different purposes. It is especially effective for threatening fungal infection of all kinds. Boric acid is not the same as borax. For medicinal use, always use therapeutic grade or pharmaceutical grade boric acid. Boric acid is a white crystalline acid (H3BO3) containing boron. It is sometimes called…
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Bleach
Bleach is a good disinfectant for most household surfaces. It kills most bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Use it to sanitize surfaces in treatment areas, disinfect laundry, decontaminate blood spills, and disinfect equipment. In addition, it has medicinal uses for threatening skin. Medicinal Use. Bed Sores, Diabetic Ulcers, Eczema, and Inflammatory Skin Conditions Soaking skin in…
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Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is a highly fine and porous substance, making it effective for eliminating toxins and poisons from the body. It helps reduce bloating by trapping toxins and gases, preventing their absorption, and serves as an antidote for certain poisons.. Medical Use. Detoxify the Body Activated charcoal has tiny pores throughout that attract and trap…