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12 Items for a Natural Medicine Cabinet

by Shelly

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1. Witch Hazel: One fo the few natural remedies to get FDA approval for medicinal use. It’s used on small cuts and injuries, insect bites and muscle pain.

2. Arnica: From the sunflower family, arnica can relieve pain and inflammation from sore muscles, sprains, and bruises.

3. Eucalyptus Oil: Sprinkle a few drops of this essential oil on a lcoth and breathe it in to relieve symptoms of asthma, solds and respiratory problems.

4. Oscillococcinum: Many belive this homeopathic treatment reduces the severity of fever, chills, aches and pains.

• Organic Throat Lozenges: Use lozenges that soothe sore, scratchy throats and give you vitamin C and zine, without ingredients you don’t need. Try Organix by the makers of Cold-Eeze and Zand organic herbal lozenges.

• Aloe Vera Gel: A natural skin soother, aloe vera hydrates skin that’s dry and overexposed to the sun. Aubrey Organics has a bertified organic version.

• Calendula (marigold): This ointment, derived from marigold leaves, can help skin problems like burns, rashes, eczema and minor wounds. Try an ointment or gel version on diaper rash.

• Chamomile: A longtime popular herbal remedy, chamomile tea is famous for easing tummy troubles.

• Saline Mist: This inexpensive, drug-free spray helps relieve congestion from colds and allergies, and hydrates dry nasal passages.

• Mullein: Leaves from this flowering plant act as decongestant, relieving symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.

• Gripp-Heel: Dissolve these supplements on yoru tongue at the first symptons fo cold and flu. Click here for more information.

• Neti Pot: This gently-bottle-like pot natural flushes out nasal passages, helping to prevent sinus and other infections. Use twice a day during dry winter months and allergy season. Click here for a demo of how to use the Neti pot.

** Lynn Little has taken over writing for Mississippi State here at 451 Press. She even has posted an old college photo of herself. Lynn has been with 451 Press since June of 2007 and currently writes the SEO Dance blog. She is a great blogger and promises to bring the same energy and information to the Mississippi State blog as well. Read her welcome message here.**

*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Weather permitting, take your exercise outdoors whenever you can. Be thankful for the wonderful world we live in and all it has to offer us by taking care of it.


Posted in Natural RX, Natural Winter Cures, Neti Pot, Organic Living on January 27th, 2008

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