We have got used to taking pills and tend to forget that our grandparents and parents, used to be treated with natural substances that were at hand at the time. These remedies are still used by those who prefer the natural approach to common diseases and ailments. Here are some alternatives to what a regular drugstore can offer.
The cedar tree has been used since ancient times not only in construction but also against certain diseases and in preparing lotions for hair and face treatment.
Cedar oil is one of the oldest products used in aromatherapy. It is known to have soothing effects on human soul. At the end of a long and tiring day, a bath and massage with cedar oil will help one to a relaxing night sleep (10 drops of oil in a tubful of water will do). For the massage, mix 10-15 drops of cedar oil with 200 ml. olive oil. It is also effective in calming pain in the joints.
Fir tree or pine tree oil added in the aromatherapy lamp has proved very efficient in eliminating stress and curing of insomnia. You can also massage your temples with a drop of such oil, which is recommended for babies alike. Alternatively, you can add a couple of drops to the water for the baby bath and you will surely help the little one get the kind of relaxing sleep its body needs.
Besides the above-mentioned calming effects, fir tree oil is also used to treat coughs and bronchitis, colds, kidney pain and lithiasis, as well as different respiratory diseases.
- To treat coughs and bronchitis, mix 1 teaspoon of sugar and 3 drops of fir oil; take the mixture 3 times a day.
- For cold, inhalations are recommended, with 5 drops of essential oil in 3 liters of hot water.
- In case of kidney pain and lithiasis, 3-4 cups of fir or pine bud infusion will prove very efficient.
- For respiratory diseases, 1 teaspoon of fir tree needle leaves syrup, three times a day, for a whole week, is the perfect option. Pine tree syrup is as good as fir syrup for the purpose.
