Benefits of Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice made from lemon citrus limon has a number of medicinal and other benefits. Firstly lemon are rich in bioflavanoids, vitamin A, B, C and volatile oil. Bioflavanoids help to strengthen the circulation and heal varicose veins. Studies have shown that taking lemon juice can reduce or prevent arteriosclerosis . Lemon juice is also helpful in stimulating digestion.

Taking lemon juice when suffering from colds and flu can go a long way in enhancing the body's immunity as it fights the diseases. To further enhance its effectiveness mix to a glass of juice of two lemons, 2-4 teaspoons of elderflower cordial and a couple of slivers of crushed ginger. These are heated and left to cool for about five minutes before being taken. Personally taking lemon juice where at least two crushed garlic cloves have been added has proven effective in fighting flu and colds for me.

On top of the benefits of lemon juice mentioned above Lemon citrus limon is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic and nutritive. 

Make Your Own Castor Oil Pack or Compress

In the video below the presenter shows how to make a castor oil pack or compress. He further shows a castor oil pack or compress can be used to treat some body ailments. Castor Oil packs can be used to treat such diseases as ulcers, arthritis, cysts, flu and colds. It is not advisable to take castor oil internally.

Echinacea Tincture

In this video the presenter teaches how you can make an echinacea tincture. Echinacea is probably the strongest immunity boosting herb known to man. It has been used to treat all sorts of diseases. It is well known in the scientific community for its effectiveness in fighting flu, colds and other respiratory infections. However, herbalists have used echinacea for treating almost all diseases you can imagine with excellent results. I use echinacea and can testify to its ability to fight flu and other infections.

Lime Tilia Cordata or Linden Flower Benefits

Linden tea is one of the most popular teas in Europe and it is made from the flowers of Lime Tilia cordata. In France it is called tilleul. Linden tea is taken as  a soothing drink and also for its medicinal use. An infusion of the leave of Lime Tilia Cordata is also used as a complexion wash and is an old prescription for a "fair" skin. The part of  Lime Tilia Cordata that are used for medicinal purposes are the flowers.

How to Use Lime Tilia Cordata or Linden Flower.

As an Infusion: One cup of linden tea three times a day can help to treat tension, stress, or nervous headaches, or to relieve colds, flu and nasal catarrh. Commercially Linden tea is mixed with lemon balm and chamomile with the same results as an infusion.

As Lime Tincture: Take at one dropperful of Lime Tincture 3 times a day to treat high blood pressure caused by stress.

Used As Lime Tilia Cordata Ointment or Lotion: Apply to itching skin caused by rashes or insect bites.

How to make an onion poultice video

Below is a video demonstration from Making Herbs Simple on how to prepare an onion poultice to treat chest congestion resulting from colds, flus, bronchitis and asthma. Onion poultices are very simple, yet very effective for treating chest congestion when applied to the chest during an infection. Learn from the video below and try it and you will be surprised with the results.