Elder (Elderberry) has been used in Europe for hundreds of years for treating flu, colds, fevers, coughs, sore throat, chest congestion, sinus infections and other disorders. Elder (European elder, Elderberry, Sambucus nigra) is a tree native to Europe, Asia and…
Cream of Tartar is used as a home and kitchen remedy to help treat high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, sore throat and arthritis. Cream of Tartar (Potassium bitartrate, Potassium hydrogen tartrate) is an acidic salt that is most commonly…
Burdock can be eaten as a root vegetable. It is also used as a food therapy to help treat face swelling, dizziness, lung fever, sore throat, toothache and skin boils. Burdock is a popular food in Asia. It is also…
Oswego Tea is believed to help treat cold, cough, sore throat, fever, appetite, nausea, flatulence and insomnia. Oswego Tea (Monarda Didyma, Bergamot Tea, Bee Balm, Beebalm) is a native American remedy. The name Oswego Tea came from the Oswego tribe,…
Barberry (Berberis) can used to treat diarrhea, mouth ulcer, sore throat, red eyes, carbuncles and boils. Barberry has been used in India, China, Egypt and other areas as a traditional medicine and remedy for thousands of years. People use it…
Bai He Gu Jin Tang (百合固金汤,Bai He Gu Jin Wan, Lily Bulb Formula), literally “Lily Strengthen Metal Decoction” in Chinese, is a well known Chinese herbal formula that has been used for centuries to treat chronic dry cough, coughing up…
Za’atar (zaatar, zahtar) is the Arabic word for thyme, or for a spice mixture, in which the major ingredient is thyme. Za’atar is a very popular Arabic spice used for cooking and eating with meats, veggies, rice, and breads. Za’atar…
Dashmool is an Ayurvedic classic formula that has be used to relieve the disorders, such as cough, asthma, fevers, bronchitis, headache, breathing problems, sore throat (pharyngitis), giddiness and cold. Dashmool is used in Ayurveda to treat excess vata. Dashmool directs…
Thyme can be used as a home remedy to treat many ailments, such as bronchitis, cough, sore throat, cold, fever, and menstrual cramps. Studies have confirmed that, a combination of thyme extract and ivy (or primrose root) is effective in…
Fresh olive fruit and radish can be used to treat sore throat. This is a traditional Chinese herbal formula named Qing Long Bai Hu Tang (青龙白虎汤). According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), olive fruit cleanses heat from the lung, relieves…
