Old Home Remedies - Keeping the Tradition Alive

Old home remedies are close to a lot of people’s hearts. Aside from bringing back a lot of fond memories, these remedies are also said to be effective by those who have experienced them first-hand.

Old home remedies are those that have been handed over from generation to generation and have been tried and tested by different families.

Home remedies may not be as popular as conventional medicine but a lot of people prefer these over prescription medications due to their lack of chemicals which can be dangerous for the health.

The use of these natural haling remedies also keeps the memories, traditions, and beliefs of one’s ancestors alive.

An old home remedy usually makes use of natural ingredients like herbs, plants, and fruits. These remedies are considered safer than prescription drugs because they are natural and prepared fresh. Its use is continuously gaining popularity as more people become more aware of the risks associated with commercially prepared drugs.

In the past, people only depended on plants for food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. They became very knowledgeable about their environment and discovered which plants were best for specific conditions.

This practice has been passed on through different generations, with some adjustments to how these remedies were prepared. For example, instead of chewing the leaves or the bark, a tea was made from these ingredients to be taken for a certain ailment.

Even though the way the remedies were prepared changed, the principle behind these remedies and the ingredients used are still the same. Home remedies have been tried and tested through time to make the different remedies easy to make and easy to take but still very much effective.

Some of the different remedies you may be familiar with or have heard about are headache cures, cold remedies, or maybe a home remedy for acne (everyone’s grandmother has one of these). Here are some of the different home remedies that have been in use for a long time.

• COLDS

  The common colds is one illness that is usually treated with home remedies. Here are some home remedies for treating colds.

  Chicken Soup: Breathing in the steam from the hot soup and drinking it helps clear up the congestion associated with colds. It is also said that cooking chicken in the soup releases an amino acid which is similar to acetylcysteine. Acetylcysteine is a drug used for respiratory problems like bronchitis. Spices such as pepper and garlic also helps thin the mucus, making it effective in relieving congestion and difficulty in breathing.

  Hot Toddy: Hot toddy is made by mixing hot water, lemon juice, honey, and whiskey. Alcohol from the whiskey is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the mucous membranes and also helps bring down fever. The hot water, on the other hand, helps soothe the throat.

  Garlic: Garlic contains an active compound called allicin which has decongestant properties. Mixing crushed garlic with milk is said to shorten the duration of common colds.

• DIARRHEA

  Diarrhea is another problem that is treated with home remedies. Old remedies for diarrhea include the following:

  Blackberry tea: Blackberry tea contains tannin that has astringent properties. It tightens the tissues along the intestinal tract to reduce diarrhea. It also helps replace fluids lost through frequent bowel movements.

  Ginger tea: Ginger prevents spasm of the stomach and stimulates the release of enzymes that promote better digestion.

• HEADACHE

  Another common problem usually treated in one’s home is headache.

  Basil: Chewing basil leaves is said to be effective in relieving headache.

  Almonds: Eating 10-12 pieces of almonds is also said to be effective against headache. This amount is equal to 2 aspirins and unlike aspirin, almonds won’t cause stomach upset.

There are a lot of home remedies that have been passed on from generation to generation.

These remedies will continue to be around as long as there are people who believe in its benefits and place value in the importance of tradition.

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