09/30/2018 / By Janine Acero
If there is one thing in common among different cultures around the globe, it’s the extensive use of home remedies to address health issues and simple everyday concerns. The Amish, for instance, have been known to use home remedies that have been passed down for generations for their effectiveness.
The Amish like to be self-sufficient in all things; they strive to be independent from conventional medicines. Below are some home remedies that can help with both health problems and common everyday issues – ranging from sore throats, burns and dandruff, to migraine and female menstrual problems.
For sore throat or cough, simply take a teaspoon of honey every hour until the sore throat or cough is relieved. You can also brew sage leaf tea for sore throat and flu symptoms.
You can also make your own cough syrup. Put three whole eggs in the shell in a pint jar and fill with vinegar. Cover the jar with a lid but do not screw it on. Set it aside for four to five days until the eggshells are soft and slightly black in color. Lift the eggs out and fill the jar up with honey. Mix and use one teaspoon four times a day to relieve cough.
Simply take two teaspoons of honey with each meal for an effective pain reliever for migraine headaches. Alternatively, you may boil equal parts of honey and apple cider vinegar and pour into a bowl, then place a towel over your head and the bowl and inhale the steam.
Fungal infection can spread rapidly if not addressed quickly. An old Amish home remedy for ringworm includes brewing black walnut hulls in water and applying the resulting (cooled) tea onto the affected area twice a day for two weeks. This remedy also works on athlete’s foot and other skin fungal infections.
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You can also make your own foot powder by mixing one part baking soda and one part cornstarch; place the mixture in a sprinkler container and apply on your feet before putting on your socks or shoes.
For asthma sufferers, mold and mildew can aggravate symptoms. Mix one cup of lemon juice with 1/2 cup of bleach and two quarts of water. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and spray down moldy areas of your home, leaving the concoction to penetrate overnight. Rinse away with water in the morning. Repeat the process for any stubborn mildew or mold.
For yeast infections, simply use plain yogurt to address the problem. Fill a cough medicine syringe with plain yogurt and squeeze some into the vagina every night for two weeks for an effective remedy without any side effects.
Below are more Amish traditional remedies that can help with home and hygiene issues:
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