Remedies from spring flowers

After a barren winter, spring can not wait to come and fill our vases with seasonal flowers. But did you know that you can prepare real, natural remedies from them?

Bluebells, for coughing:

Bluebells flowers infusion helps treat bronchitis, kidney disorders and constipation. Put a teaspoon of bluebells flowers into 250 ml of boiling water. Sweetened with honey and drink three cups a day until the cough goes away.

If you suffer from gout, prepare a concoction from the leaves of bluebells in apple cider vinegar, and apply as poultice on the painful area. If you have eczema or skin sores, put a handful of bluebells flowers in a pint of boiling milk, let it cool, then apply on the skin.

Lily-of-the-valley regulates heartbeat:

In addition to their pleasing appearance, lilies-of-the-valley have unexpected therapeutic properties. A concoction of this flower stimulates and soothes heart palpitations. Here's a cure for heart failure: over a teaspoon of flowers, pour a cup of boiling water and let boil 10 minutes. Let it cool, then squeeze and drink one teaspoon three times a day. For external use, put 5-8 lily-of-the-valley flowers in half a liter of vinegar and let them soak for 10 days, stirring frequently.

Once you have filtered it, apply on the painful places. It is particularly useful in migraine, so you can apply it on the forehead or neck. Be careful though, as intoxication with the fruit, seeds or other parts of this plant is manifested by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Yellow Daffodils reduce asthma symptoms:

Yellow daffodils, in addition to their role of ornamental plants, have some sedative, disinfectant and emollient properties. From this plant, petals are used for therapeutic purposes petals. Yellow daffodil can be used to treat agitation, diarrhea, cough and asthma. For this purpose, you can prepare an infusion of daffodils. You need a teaspoon of dried and crushed flowers, over which pour 200 ml boiling water. Leave covered for 10 minutes, then squeeze and drink two cups of tea a day, in the morning and evening, until symptoms begin to disappear. Use gloves when you grind the petals of daffodils, as contact with its sap may irritate your skin or aggravate allergies.

Horseradish – good for blood circulation

Flavored and with a "pungent" taste, the horseradish belongs to the family of condiments good for health. Here are some reasons to drink it often.

Increases appetite

The substance that gives horseradish its spicy increases the secretion of gastric juice and regains the appetite in the case of anorexic people. For a special effect should be consumed a little grated, mixed with honey.

Protects the heart

Some of the substances contained in horseradish have beneficial effects on blood circulation in the outlying areas. Also, its sulfur substances improve the elasticity of the cerebral and coronary blood vessels, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Good against cough

The horseradish has the capacity of relieving the respiratory system and it is therefore recommended for the treatment of asthma. For coughing attacks swallow a teaspoon of grated horseradish mixed with sugar, left half a day in a warm place. The cure should not last more than a month, as in large quantities, the horseradish is an irritant.

People suffering from gastritis, hyperacidity or irritable bowel syndrome should avoid eating horseradish. In biliary disorders, food can be seasoned with horseradish, while following the doctor’s advice.

Garlic helps you get rid of cough

The garlic has many beneficial effects for the body. Here are some of them:

Garlic replaces antibiotics:

It is known the garlic acts as a natural antibiotic. Moreover, it reduces the body's need for antibiotics because it prevents infections and colds. During the winter add plenty of garlic in soups, sauces or other dishes.

Very good sore throat remedy:

Ma a garlic infusion and use it for daily gargles. Do not worry if you swallow the tea, it has no negative consequences.

Garlic Syrup strengthens immunity:

Do you often catch a cold? Your immunity is low! The reliable aid in such situations is garlic. Syrup made of a few cloves of garlic mixed with honey instantly treats infections. How do you prepare it? 6-8 cloves garlic, finely minced, mixed with 8 teaspoons of honey. Allow a few days for the ingredients to pervade into each other and have a teaspoon daily.

Garlic ointment treats bronchitis:

In winter, respiratory diseases are the most common. What could help us better help than garlic? Prepare an ointment of some garlic cloves, finely chopped, cloves and oil. Boil this mixture on low fire, stir until it becomes a paste and let it to cool. Apply the ointment on the chest, stomach, throat; it will be effective against bronchitis and respiratory infections.

Garlic improves circulation:

Blood circulation can be improved by regular consumption of garlic. Furthermore, it lowers blood pressure by relaxing the walls of arteries and veins. Studies have shown that people who eat garlic have significant decrease in blood pressure.