Old-time home remedies
Researchers have produced hundreds of studies in the past 10 years about the effectiveness of home remedies, but not all the old-time solutions really help. That’s why this list focuses on treatments with evidence to back them up. Remember that even natural cures can interact with medications. If you take pills regularly or have a chronic health condition, check with your doctor before trying these home remedies.
Buttermilk for age spots عمر کے مقامات کے لیے چھاچھ
Skip the expensive creams—there are plenty of home remedies that do the job just as well! Buttermilk, a rich by-product of butter, contains lactic acid and ascorbic acid. One study showed that this combination lightened age spots more effectively than lactic acid alone. Apply to the spots with a cotton ball, then rinse with water after 20 minutes
Vitamin C for allergies الرجی کے لیے وٹامن سی
Although Vitamin C is one of the most popular home remedies for the common cold, it turns out to be an effective natural antihistamine as well. In one study, 74 percent of the subjects who received a vitamin C nasal spray reported that their noses were less stuffy, compared with 24 percent of the patients who took a placebo. The study’s authors recommend getting two grams per day from food and/or supplements.Comfrey for back pain کمر درد کے لیے Comfrey
This medicinal plant has been used for centuries to treat joint and muscle pain. A study of 215 patients found that applying concentrated comfrey cream to the lower and upper back reduced muscle pain. You can buy it in health food stores and onlinePetroleum jelly for blisters چھالوں کے لیے پیٹرولیم جیلی۔
The rawness from blisters can be painful enough, but chafing can irritate them further. Clean a blister with soap and water, and then reduce friction by applying petroleum jelly to the inflamed area and keeping it covered with a bandage.Oatmeal for bug bites کیڑے کے کاٹنے کے لیے دلیا
“Oatmeal has a long history—and equally solid biological basis—for its anti-itch effects,” says Dr. Adam Friedman, an associate professor of dermatology at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. You can find creams containing colloidal oatmeal in any drugstore, or you can make a paste by mixing equal parts oatmeal and water; apply it to the bite for 10 minutes, then rinseAloe for burns جلنے کے لیے ایلو
“Aloe is a very soothing remedy for burns,” says Dr. Purvisha Patel, a dermatologist and the creator of a line of skin care products. One study demonstrated it was more effective than other treatments for second-degree burns. Make sure you use pure aloe, not a scented version. If you own an aloe plant, simply cut open a leaf and apply the liquid directly to the affected area. For serious burns, you should still see a doctor.Aspirin for calluses and corns کالوس اور مکئی کے لیے اسپرین
To create your own corn-softening compound, crush five or six uncoated aspirin tablets into a fine powder. Mix the powder thoroughly with one-half teaspoon of lemon juice and one-half teaspoon of water. Dab the paste onto the thickened skin, lay a piece of plastic wrap on top, and cover the plastic with a heated towel. Remove everything after 10 minutes and gently scrub away the loosened skin with a pumice stone. Of course, you shouldn’t try this if you are allergic to aspirin.
Milk of magnesia for canker sores ناسور کے زخموں کے لیے میگنیشیا کا دودھ
Canker sores are ulcers of the mouth that can be caused by viral infections or injuries. To ease the pain, rinse your mouth with milk of magnesia or apply it to canker sores three or four times a day.Ground flaxseed for constipation قبض کے لیے فلیکس سیڈ پیس لیں۔
“It’s almost as if nature tailor-made ground flaxseed to relieve constipation,” says Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist. “It is a great source of both insoluble and soluble fiber, which add bulk to the stool and promote the growth of good bacteria.” Ground flaxseed is an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to help soften stool and relieve constipation. Aim for two to three tablespoons a day as part of a fiber-rich diet.
Thyme tea for coughs کھانسی کے لیے تھیم چائے
Thyme is a natural expectorant that relaxes the respiratory tract and loosens mucus. Studies have found that using thyme in combination with primrose or ivy relieves the frequency and duration of coughs. To make thyme tea, place two tablespoons of fresh thyme (or one tablespoon dried) in a cup of hot water. Allow it to steep, then drain out the herb. Add honey to tasteBlackberry tea for diarrhea اسہال کے لیے بلیک بیری چائے
Blackberries are rich in tannins, substances that can tighten mucous membranes in the intestinal tract. They have long been used as a treatment for diarrhea. Make blackberry tea by boiling one or two tablespoons of fresh or frozen blackberries or dried blackberry leaves in one and a half cups of water for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink several cups a day. You can also buy blackberry tea, but make sure that it contains blackberry leaves and not just flavoring.Cucumber for eyestrains آنکھوں کے درد کے لیے ککڑی۔
Lie on your back and place one cucumber slice (about one-eighth inch thick) over each closed eye. Cucumbers contain antioxidants that studies have shown help decrease swelling and relieve pain. Replace the slices with a cooler pair every two or three minutes, for up to 15 minutes in totalLavender oil for foot odor پیروں کی بدبو کے لیے لیوینڈر کا تیل
Lavender essential oil not only smells good but also has antibacterial properties that help kill germs. Before bed, rub a few drops of oil onto your feet and massage it in. Pull on a pair of socks to protect your sheets.
Globe artichoke extract for GERD and heartburn GERD اور دل کی جلن کے لیے گلوب آرٹچوک ایکسٹریکٹ
Compounds in artichoke leaves called caffeoylquinic acids stimulate the release of bile from the gallbladder, which helps relieve bloating, gas, nausea, and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn. Since the leaves are mostly inedible, look for artichoke extract capsules in health food stores or online
Cherries for gout گاؤٹ کے لیے چیری
People who ate about 20 cherries every day were less likely to experience flare-ups of gout, according to a study of 633 patients with the condition. Cherries contain compounds that help neutralize uric acidPeppermint oil for headaches سر درد کے لیے پودینے کا تیل
Peppermint essential oil cools the skin, numbing the pain of a tension headache as well as acetaminophen does, according to two small studies. Mix a few drops with olive oil to prevent skin irritation, then gently massage onto your forehead and templesSugar for hiccups ہچکی کے لیے شوگر
A spoonful of sugar doesn’t just help the medicine go down—when it comes to hiccups (contractions of the diaphragm), it is the medicine. “Eating the grainy sugar crystals forces you to swallow harder than normal, and this resets your diaphragm” to stop the spasms, says Claire Martin, a California-based nutritionist.Fennel for indigestion بدہضمی کے لیے سونف
Those tiny seeds that you often see in bowls at Indian restaurants are fennel. They contain carminative agents, which help expel gas from the intestinal tract. Chew a pinch of fennel to help prevent after-dinner belchin
Valerian for insomnia بے خوابی کے لیے والیرین
Valerian, an herb, helps people fall asleep faster without the “hangover” effect of some sleeping pills. It binds to the same receptors in the brain that tranquilizers such as Valium do. Take one half to one teaspoon of valerian tincture or two valerian root capsules 30 minutes before bed.Green tea for joint pain جوڑوں کے درد کے لیے سبز چائے
A potent antioxidant found in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may put the brakes on the joint pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study in Arthritis and Rheumatology. Researchers suggest drinking two or three cups a day to reap the benefits
Lemon juice for kidney stones گردے کی پتھری کے لیے لیموں کا رس
The most common type of kidney stone occurs when oxalate—a compound found in foods such as spinach, bran, and french fries—builds up in urine and “sticks” to calcium, forming crystals. Drinking at least four ounces of lemon juice per day could help, researchers say, as citric acid can prevent the crystallization of calcium and oxalate that creates these stones.
Olive oil for chapped lips پھٹے ہوئے ہونٹوں کے لیے زیتون کا تیل
When you’ve got chapped lips, coat them with olive oil, a natural lubricant that will help soften and moisturize lips nicely. (In fact, any vegetable oil will do.Ginger for nausea متلی کے لیے ادرک
Ginger can help alleviate nausea caused by chemotherapy, morning sickness, or motion sickness. “Although we do not yet understand the exact method that allows ginger to be effective at reducing nausea, it is thought it may work by obstructing the serotonin receptors in the gut that cause it,” says dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade. It also may prompt the body to release enzymes that help break down food. Sip some ginger ale or tea, or chew some candied gingerrootPressure for neck pain گردن کے درد کے لیے دباؤ
With your thumb or your fingertips, apply steady pressure on the painful spot on your neck for three minutes. Research shows that this simple acupressure technique helps loosen tight muscles to lessen pain.Avocado for razor burn استرا جلانے کے لیے ایوکاڈو
Who knew the benefits of avocado extended to home remedies? Avocado is rich with vitamins and oils that soften and hydrate skin to relieve the tenderness of razor burn. Apply mashed fruit or avocado oil directly to the irritated skinEucalyptus oil for sinusitis سائنوسائٹس کے لیے یوکلپٹس کا تیل
Give your congested sinuses a steam treatment. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to a pot of water, boil, and remove the pot from the stove. Drape a towel over your head and shoulders, then lean forward so it forms a tent over the pan. Keep your face about 18 inches (50 centimetres) above the water and breathe deeply. The vapour carries droplets of oil into your sinuses and loosens congestion. Studies show that the main ingredient in eucalyptus oil, cineole, can help people recover faster from acute sinusitisCranberry juice for urinary tract infections پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن کے لیے کرین بیری کا رس
A study of 373 women with a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) showed that those who drank a glass of cranberry juice daily had a 40 percent reduction in the number of UTIs compared with those who drank a placebo. While other studies have been mixed about the effect of cranberry juice on UTIs, scientists think a compound in cranberry juice can prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract.Cod liver oil for vision problems بینائی کے مسائل کے لیے کوڈ جگر کا تیل
This oil is a rich source of omega-3 fats, which increase blood flow to the eyes and decrease the risk of developing glaucoma and possibly macular degeneration. Take one teaspoon daily.
Tea tree oil for zits زٹس کے لیے چائے کے درخت کا تیل
In one study, a five percent tea tree oil gel was as effective as a five percent benzoyl peroxide lotion in limiting acne outbreaks—with fewer side effects.
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