Home remedies for the seasonal Australian Cold and Flu – part 1

Home remedies for the seasonal Australian Cold and Flu – part 1

Millions  of “Australians  suffer  the cold and flu” when the colder months of June july and august  come very year. it is around this time that the chemists  and pharmaceuticals companies for cold and flu medicine make a killing.

Luckily for some  who are willing to try some natural medicines  and deny these capitalist  medicine mongers some of their revenue, i am providing a alternative natural  solution.

Simple home remedies  for cold and flu

All you need is Patience , eucalyptus oil and hot water and a towel and a inclination to believe or try natural remedies. As you know eucalyptus is  known for its medicinal values  and it definitely helps remedy cold and flu and  unclog all that gunk and stuff you have in your  nasal system

What you need to do ?

Eucalyptus oil  and Hot water

Heat a couple ( 3 to 4 ) of glasses of water  and place it  in a wide bowl on  the kitchen table  which should be off appropriate height ( normally). Drop  2 drops of the eucalyptus oil in  the water , place a towel over your head  and bring you head down( as close as you can to the bowl without getting burnt with the steam) , so that the  large towel encloses the bowl  and the area aorund it , while it is over your head  and not letting any  air in or out ( maybe a small gap will do )

Now start taking deep breaths ( you will get the hot steam air with eucalyptus flavor going up your nose),  you can alternate the intensity of the deep breaths  as per the heat affecting you  you can also  add one or 2 more drops ( after  a 5 minute session ) if you feel the eucalyptus oil  steam  has become a bit weaker in the water.

Inhalation with Eucalyptus oil  and Hot water

Do this at least 2 times   a day  for 2  to 3 days and you will be soon on your road to recovery  in 2 days or the next couple of days.

Do  consult your GP  if you have cold and flu as this is only a alternative natural home remedy and may not work  for all or in all situations.

Next : the Sure fire “Stopping that annoying cough Home Remedy”

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Gardening tips- get rid of nasty garden bugs organically with herbs

Gardening tips- get rid of nasty garden bugs organically with herbs

Good Companion for your veggie

patch – just plant HERBS

Herbs are good companions for vegetables in the garden. They can even assist in keeping some pests ( didn’t mean you.. did i .. ? ) away.

BASIL is loved by bees but aphids and fruit fly don’t like it. It can be used as an ornamental border around the tomato patch. Though not a total deterrent to fruit fly it can help.  
CHIVES are almost never attacked by disease or insects. Chives and parsley grow well together

 
CORIANDER grows well with dill and anise but not with fennel  

DILL benefits carrots and tomatoes as it lures pests. Dill attracts bees and repels white cabbage butterfly.

FENNELL is not good for beans, tomatoes and coriander.

PARSLEY is good near tomatoes and roses. Parsley and chives make good companions.

     
SAGE protects carrots against carrot-fly and cabbage against the white cabbage butterfly.   

  

You can make your own safe spray for deterring insects from your crops by the following method:

Select suitable herbs such as crushed garlic, tansy leaves or wormwood leaves.
Younger leaves of a plant are the best to use. Place into a saucepan and cover with water and bring to the boil, for several minutes. Take away from the heat and strain the water off. Dilute this mixture with four times the amount of water and use at once. Pour into a spray bottle and spray your crops.

The sludgy mess left can be added to the compost heap.

 

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Plant marigolds throughout your garden as the roots give off a substance which drives away the eel-worm. They are good to plant near potatoes, tomatoes and roses.

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- Pepper sprinkled on wet leaves will protect them from caterpillars. You can spray a mixture of garlic “tea” and pepper to discourage caterpillars.

To make your own capers- soak nasturtium seeds is salt water for several hours. Rinse and pack in small glass jars. Boil a white wine vinegar and fill jars while still hot. Seal tightly and leave for one month before using.

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HERBS that are also EDIBLE FLOWERS

HERBS that are also EDIBLE FLOWERS

Flowers could be part of your cuisine.  They offer another alternative to salt and sugar as seasonings.  All sorts of plants can produce edible flowers, though most people would be familiar with nasturtiums.

Please consult your doctor or local physician before consuming any herbs

HERBS that are also EDIBLE FLOWERS

All herb flowers are edible.

WARNING – Only eat flowers grown in your own organic garden.  If you pick flowers from other gardens they may have been sprayed with poisons.

 

	BORAGE is an annual herb with a slight cucumber flavour.   The blue star shaped flowers add a nice decoration to salads and in cold drinks.  Mix the flowers in vegetables and fruit salads. Freeze them in ice cubes to float in iced teas.     To make these flowers edible use the petals only not the hairy stems.
	CALENDULA also known as MARIGOLD is an annual that is popular in gardens.  The petals have a slight tangy, bitter taste.  Chop the petals and add to soups and rice dishes.  They are often used more for their colour than taste.   For centuries they have been an integral part of many of the world's great cuisines. Today we take for granted black pepper and the other spices over which wars where once fought. At one time only kings and other wealthy people could afford such a delicacy as cinnamon. Today all supermarkets and most small grocery stores have well-stocked spice shelves offering a wonderful selection of herbs and spices. The term "spices" is often used broadly to include all seasonings. Spices come from the bark, roots, leaves, stems, buds, seeds, or fruit of aromatic plants and trees which usually grow only in tropical countries. Pepper, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, ginger, saffron, and turmeric are spices. Herbs are soft, succulent plants which usually grow in the temperate zone. Until recently cooks have had to make do with very few fresh herbs, such as sage, parsley, and thyme. Nowadays you can also find fresh basil, coriander, chervil, tarragon, rosemary, and dill. Since herbs are at their best when they are young and freshly picked, it is well worth growing your own.     Use very sparingly as too much will give a strong bitter taste.
	CHIVES produce heads of either purple flowers if they are onion variety or white flowers if they are garlic variety. As chives are perennial they can be used as a border for your vegetable or herb garden.  Pull apart the chive flowers and use in salads.
	CITRUS BLOSSOMS come from lemon and orange trees.  Use the petals sprinkled on fruit salads and in soups.
	DILL is an annual with yellow flowers.  Break up the flower heads and use them in salads.  You can also sprinkle them over vegetable dishes. Very popular in a bottle of herb flavoured vinegar.
	FENNEL is a perennial herb that closely resembles dill.  Use the chopped flowers over potato or tomato dishes.
	LAVENDER is a very popular herb well known for its fragrant purple flowers.  The flowers can be used fresh or dried.  Can be used in flavoured vinegars and cooked in scones and in homemade ice-cream.
	MUSTARD flowers have a strong taste so use sparingly in salads or sprinkle on cream soups.
	NASTURTIUM flowers range from yellow to orange to reds.  The flowers, leaves and seed pods of nasturtiums are all edible.  The tangy flavour is peppery. The petals can be sprinkled or sliced into strips over salads.  The seed heads can be pickled and used as capers.
	ROSEMARY is a perennial herb with small blue flowers.  Sprinkle these flowers over salads and vegetable dishes.  Use sprigs of rosemary on top of lamb when cooking.  The flowers can also be added to herb vinegars.
	SAGE is a perennial herb of purple flowers. Sprinkle the flowers over a green salad.

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