3 Natural Remedies Across the Globe
There are numerous remedies for everyday illnesses across the globe. These can range from teas and plants to syrups, which have all been passed down through several generations. Furthermore, the remedies have been argued to enhance our health and wellbeing, so it’s vital to survey them.
Disclaimer: While much research is still dedicated to studying if these remedies actually work, many studies have shown that herbs have helped reverse illnesses and lower health issues, such as cholesterol. We must take a cautionary approach to determine whether or not these treatments are beneficial to our bodies.
Ginger Tea - Trinidad
In replacement of antacids, Trinidadians are known to use ginger. Ginger can be added to food or put in your cup of tea.
According to Simply Trini Cooking, the ingredients and directions you need are:
1 piece of ginger (approximately 1 inch in length)
1 cup of water
Sugar to taste (about 1 tbsp.)
Directions:
1. Wash and grate a piece of ginger.
2. Add to pot of water and bring to a boil. Remove and sweeten to taste.
The benefits of ginger tea are to help relieve discomfort in your digestive system, and alleviate headaches and migranes. It is also known to be high in antioxidants. An article for Nourish by WebMD states, “Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body’s DNA.”
Garlic Herbal Tea with Honey - Spain
In-depth research has portrayed that people who consume garlic often get fewer colds. According to Danielle Braff in an article for Woman’s Day, the ingredients and directions you need are:
3 cups of water
3 cloves of garlic to a boil
½ cup of fresh lemon juice
½ cup of honey
Directions:
“Bring 3 cups of water with 3 cloves of garlic to a boil. Turn off the heat, and add ½ cup of fresh lemon juice and ½ cup of honey. Drink ½ cup of the warm mixture three times daily.”
Danielle goes on further to emphasize, “The garlic has antibacterial properties, lemon is loaded with vitamin C and the honey will soothe your cough.”
Vinegar and beetroot - Russia
Beetroot has plenty of special properties that help support the body’s immune system and help fight against inflammation.
As stated by Zita Whalley in a report for Woman’s Day, the ingredients and directions you need are:
Raw beetroot
A teaspoon of vinegar
Directions:
“Grate a raw beetroot and add a teaspoon of vinegar (apple cider vinegar is ideal). Stir well and let it sit for around 20 minutes, squeeze the liquid out of the beets, discard and sip the juice.”
The report of farm-en.desigusxpro states, “Acetic acid enhances the therapeutic effect of beets. The main effect of vinegar is antimicrobial, which is why beets with vinegar for sore throat are so popular among the population.”
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