Home Remedies

flashy · 01-09-2008, 20:35

I've had an upset tummy for a couple of days now and have been feeling sick and i had nothing in the house that i thought would cure it, until someone pointed out earlier that i had a box of Tetley Peppermint Tea in my cupboard, its been there at least 12 months and i'd even forgot why i'd bought it...

i put the Tea bag in the cup, poured some hot water on it....and it went green, looked like dish water....i eventually drank it and feel a bit better now

does anyone else have any home remedies that we can share with each other for minor ailments?

emamum · 01-09-2008, 20:36

no but could you post me some peppermint tea please

someone told me ginger tea works as well but the smell made me sick!

flashy · 01-09-2008, 20:41

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Originally Posted by emamum23

no but could you post me some peppermint tea please

someone told me ginger tea works as well but the smell made me sick!

i bought Richard some ginger tea from Holland and Barett(sp?) last week and he said it was awful, dont bother with that Emma, you can get peppermint tea from all supermarkets, its not as bad as it sounds either

but dont make the mistake of putting milk in it lol

emamum · 01-09-2008, 20:43

So you dont wanna swap some ginger tea for peppermint then? i havent found anything that works yet lol...

flashy · 01-09-2008, 20:44

lol no thanx, next time you go shopping have a look for the peppermint tea, its not that expensive either

MargaretR · 01-09-2008, 20:53

When you need to calm down try Camomile tea

flashy · 01-09-2008, 20:55

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

When you need to calm down try Camomile tea

or if you happen to have some in, you could always try prozac

emamum · 01-09-2008, 20:57

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Originally Posted by flashytart

or if you happen to have some in, you could always try prozac

stirred into camomile tea?

flashy · 01-09-2008, 20:58

aye that should help no end

WillowTheWhisp · 01-09-2008, 21:01

Off the subject of teas but still with home remedies, for a sprained ankle soak comfrey leaves in boiling water and make a poultice.

flashy · 01-09-2008, 21:04

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Off the subject of teas but still with home rememdies, for a sprained ankle soak comfrey leaves in boiling water and make a poultice.

its ok Willow, thats what this thread is about, not just tea's but tips on things you can do in the home with everyday things you have in the home, so please do carry on with any help you can give

your a star

Margaret Pilkington · 01-09-2008, 21:13

If you can't stomach the ginger tea....then you could buy some glace ginger(the kind you put into cakes) and suck that......it is good for nausea of any description.

Margaret Pilkington · 01-09-2008, 21:14

Fennel is good for flatulence.(bloating and botty burps)

emamum · 01-09-2008, 21:14

tried eating ginger biscuits in bed.... ty was impressed lol it didnt work

lindsay ormerod · 01-09-2008, 21:14

Bicarb in water will help with cystitis if you haven't got any cystitis relief sachets in. Tastes vile though, but better than cystitis !