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[1]There are so many remedies that relieve pain, many of them hidden in plain sight.
Pain, bites and injuries occur unexpectedly. Make sure that you seek out the following remedies as first aid for pain. Use them if other solutions are unavailable. Furthermore, you may find that these remedies work so well in helping relieve pain that you won’t need other healing agents.
Pantry Staples For Pain Relief
- Vinegar provides soothing relief for a variety of maladies. My favorite vinegar to use is apple cider vinegar, but use whatever kind you have on hand. To relieve a toothache, simply swish some undiluted vinegar in your mouth and then spit it out. In addition, use vinegar as a cold compress to soothe headaches. Add vinegar to bath water to relax overworked muscles and reduce itchiness. Drink a tablespoon of diluted vinegar to quickly relieve heartburn.
- Honey. Use honey as an antibacterial bandage to provide comfort to abraded skin. Moreover, it reduces inflammation and prevents infection.
- Baking soda relieves inflammation, pain and the itchiness of insect stings. Make a thick paste by combining baking soda with water or honey. Apply the blend to the affected area. For occasional use of heartburn and gas, mix one-half teaspoon of baking soda with a half cup of warm water and drink it for immediate relief. Only use baking soda internally on occasion.
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Herbs And Spices Relieve Pain
- Nutmeg relieves pain from mouth sores and toothaches. Simply sprinkle the powder on the affected area. If you suffer from sore gums, mix one-fourth of a teaspoon of powdered nutmeg with warm water. Then, swish it around in your mouth.
- Cloves have been used by dentists to provide numbing relief of toothache pain. Sprinkle a little directly on the affected tooth and gum. Rub it in with your finger. As a bonus, cloves contain antibacterial properties which decrease inflammation and infection.
- Sage makes an outstanding gargle for sore throats. Combine one teaspoonful of sage [3] with a teaspoonful of salt. Add one cup of warm water. Finally, gargle as often as necessary to relieve pain, swelling, and congestion.
- Thyme contains potent antimicrobial compounds. Sprinkle a tablespoonful of thyme [4] over a pan of steaming water the next time you suffer from pain due to clogged sinuses. Place a towel, tent-like, over your head and the pan. Inhale the healing vapors. Consequently, your headache will be relieved.
- Parsley ground up with a mortar and pestle or in a blender, can be applied directly to a swollen breast to relieve engorgement or mastitis.
- Tea bags contain tannins. Tannins shrink swollen painful tissues. Try placing a tea bag which has been soaked in cold water over a burn or sting to relieve pain. Tea bags applied to the eyelids reduce discomfort and puffiness. Use tea bags to staunch bleeding and relieve pain from minor cuts and scratches. While green tea is effective, black tea is a better choice because of its higher content of tannins.
Beets have long been used in traditional medicines [5]
Healing Produce
- Cabbage juice is an old-time stomach ulcer remedy. With a juicer, extract cabbage juice and drink it. In addition to providing pain relief, cabbage juice, consumed several times daily, heals stomach ulcers.
- Garlic juice, combined with slightly warm olive oil [6], is an outstanding remedy for ear pain. Try it when children awaken in the middle of the night crying because of ear pain. Lightly crush a clove of garlic. Combine the garlic with one-eighth of a cup of warm olive oil and shake it together. Strain out the garlic and compost it. Using a dropper, apply a few drops of the garlic olive oil blend to the affected ear. Do not use this remedy if you suspect the person has a ruptured eardrum or has tubes in his ears. This remedy is also great for pets who suffer from mites or ear infections.
- Corn silk is my favorite remedy for urinary tract discomfort. Use the fresh silk from one ear of corn. Place the silk in a cup. Pour one cup of boiling water over the corn silk. Place a cover on the cup. Let the silk infuse for 20 minutes. Strain out the silk and drink the mild, slightly corn-flavored tea. The next time that you urinate, feelings of burning and urgency will be reduced or eliminated. I consider this particular remedy to be among the most reliable natural remedies available for pain relief. Drink several cups of corn silk tea throughout the day.
Use kitchen remedies for minor ailments. If symptoms are not relieved quickly, consult with a healthcare provider. Nevertheless, do not delay in getting professional help if serious illness or injury is suspected.
You may also enjoy reading an additional Off The Grid News article: Child-Safe Kitchen Remedies For The Cold And Flu [7]
Are there other kitchen remedies you use for pain? Tell us in the comments section below.
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