How to Make an Herbal Remedy for Aches and Pains

How to Make an Herbal Remedy for Aches and Pains



Are you tired of taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for aches and pains? Are you wondering what you can do to ease your aches and soothe your pains with an herbal remedy made in your own home? Mother Nature offers us everything we need. We only have to learn how to utilize the tools. Read on to learn how to make an herbal remedy for aches and pains.







Things You'll Need:





Laurel leaves




1/2 L of water







Hot Herbal Poultice




1


Gather a handful of chamomile flowers. Remove the stems and leaves. Rinse the flowers well.





2


Boil the chamomile in 1 L of water for five minutes, leave the pot covered and allow the remedy to steep for 20 minutes.





3


Sift out the flowers, and throw them away. Soak a clean towel in the warm water, wringing out the excess liquid. Place the towel with chamomile water on the painful area until it cools.





4


Reheat the liquid and apply this simple remedy several times a day, as needed.



Herbal Massage Rub




1


Rinse a handful of laurel leaves in 1/2 L of boiling water.





2


Allow the mixture to boil slowly for two hours. Watch the liquid closely and add a very small amount of additional water if too much is boiling off, but only if necessary.





3


Sift the laurel leaves from the remaining liquid and throw away the leaves.





4


Apply this herbal remedy to the affected area with friction massage several times a day.








Tips & Warnings










Remember to purchase your herbs at natural food stores, where they will be free from chemical additives and use clean filtered water.








If you suffer from chronic aches and pains, you could have a more serious problem. Speak to your doctor if you pain lasts for more than a week or is accompanied by a fever, difficulty breathing, abnormal heartbeat or diarrhea.



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