Sitz baths (hip baths) relax the abdomen and relieve congestions, к is helpful if infusions of herbs such as hay flowers, camomile or juniper leaves are added to the water. The temperature of the bath should not rise above 37 °C (98.6 °F), so as not to make the blood rash to the head. Since [...]
A diuretic will help to stimulate the kidneys. One of the best remedies is goldenrod (Solidago), but if this is not readily available use horsetail (shave grass). An infusion of parsley, onions or juniper berries may also be effective. Should none of these be available, make an infusion of rose hips which, although relatively mild [...]
A whitlow is a painful, pus-producing infection of tissues around the nails of a finger or sometimes a toe. It appears quite unexpectedly and its discomfort impels you to take immediate steps to get rid of it. Soak the affected finger or toe in hot water (37-38 °C/98-100 °F) two or three times a day, [...]
Eating too much, or food that causes the pancreas to go on strike, can result in abdominal cramps. A hot shower will help dispel the cramps if you remain under it for 10-15 minutes until the stomach area becomes bright red. If you have no shower you can achieve the same result by applying hot [...]
Perhaps you are prone to frequent colds and suffer from catarrh. If you have a pine, larch or any other pinaceous tree in your garden, take some of the buds which can always be found various stages of growth on these trees. By chewing these buds slowly and thoroughly throughout the day, replacing them with [...]