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The Most Effective Amish Home Remedies You Haven’t Heard About
by Katherine Paterson
July 1, 2022
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Our faith tends to lie in conventional medicine, with many of us making a quick dash to the pharmacy at the first sign of discomfort. However, this was not always the case.
People have relied on natural remedies to cure their ailments throughout history, and many still do today. The Amish provide an excellent example of how natural products, such as plants and herbs, can be used to heal ailments.
While not always opposed to conventional medicine, the Amish prefer natural medicine, and for generations, they have relied on natural products to treat health conditions.
We can learn many interesting and helpful home remedies from the Amish, some of which you may not have heard before.
Many of these treatments are still used and are even the foundation on which conventional medicine is built. Here are some Amish remedies that can help you heal without seeing a doctor or visiting a pharmacy, as there may come a time when this is impossible.
Potatoes Can Cure Headaches
A bad headache can ruin even the best of days. People everywhere suffer from headaches. While some headaches come on slowly, others attack without warning.
There is a strange old remedy that many people use to treat headaches, and all you need is a few potatoes.
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...eard-About.jpg From consuming potato juice to placing potato slices on your face, potatoes have been used for centuries to treat headaches and migraines in almost every culture.
This practice is still common among the Amish population today and is one of the remedies that many swear by.
The juice of potatoes will provide a substantial amount of potassium, which is thought to be effective in fighting headache pain. However, since drinking potato juice is not a pleasant experience, many will not be willing to try it.
Related: How To Can Potatoes for Long Term Preservation
Instead, you can eat a baked potato to quickly absorb much-needed potassium. Alternatively, you could place a few slices on your face and near your temples.
Homemade Cough Syrup
Horehound is a member of the mint family. It has many benefits, especially in respiratory support and cough relief. Horehound will also aid in good digestion, support immunity, and ease inflammation, among other things.
Horehound syrup has been used to treat coughs for hundreds of years.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. fresh or dried horehound leaves
- 1 pint of boiling water
- 3 cups of honey
Directions:
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...rd-About-2.jpg Bring water to a boil. Add horehound leaves and reduce heat. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the liquid and measure, adding twice the amount of honey, and mix well. Pour the mixture into a sterilized glass container. Cover and store it in a cool dark place.
Have a teaspoon of horehound syrup four times a day until the cough subsides.
Homemade Decongestant
There is nothing better than a decongestant to break up the guck in your chest and relieve sinus pain when you are sick. You can make a decongestant at home, saving money and avoiding dangerous additives.
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. dried or chopped peppermint leaves
- 1 tsp. rosemary
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1-quart water
Directions:
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...rd-About-3.jpg In a saucepan, combine rosemary, peppermint, and thyme with water, and bring to a boil.
Turn off the heat, and cover the pot. Let the mixture steep and simmer for 10 minutes.
Draping a towel over your head, lean over the pot. With your eyes closed and head covered, breathe in the vapors.
Breathe slowly and deeply for five minutes to loosen phlegm and decongest your chest. Repeat as needed.
White Willow Bark Amish Fever Fighting Tea
White willow bark tea is an old Amish recipe that has been used for centuries to fight fever, reduce inflammation, relieve headache and ease arthritis pain.
While people used to chew willow bark for relief, they soon discovered that using the willow bark to create a tea was equally effective and worked much faster.
White willow bark contains salicin, similar to aspirin, and helps treat pain associated with inflammation or reduce fever. Note that if you have been told to abstain from aspirin, this recipe is not for you.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tbsp white willow bark
- 1 cup water
- honey to taste
Directions:
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...rd-About-4.jpg Place the willow bark and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Once a rolling boil is achieved, cover the pot and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat but leave the pot in place covered and allow it to steep for 30 minutes.
Remove the pot cover, strain the liquid, and add honey to taste. Willow bark is known to be bitter, and you may require a fair amount of honey to achieve the flavor you desire.
Consume up to 4 cups of willow bark tea daily and be patient as you wait for relief. The best part of willow bark tea is that the effects, while slow to start, will last a fair amount of time.
An Old Amish Sore Throat Secret
This old Amish life hack is more of a quaint tea concoction that has been passed down through generations.
All you need to create this old Amish recipe is some black currant jam or jelly. While black currants are very healthy, they are often difficult to find. The shrub of black currants is known to carry a fungus that kills pine trees, and because of this, they cannot be purchased in most garden stores.
Thankfully, you can find pre-made black currant jams and jellies that will work for this recipe. When purchasing the jam, ensure you buy black currant and not red.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of black currant jam or jelly
- the juice of half a lemon
- 1 pint of water
- sugar or honey to taste.
Directions:
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...rd-About-6.jpg Mix all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat. Stirring occasionally, keep the mixture at a low simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Pour the mixture into a cup and drink it while it is hot.
This black currant tea can be consumed several times a day as needed until you feel better.
Amish All-Purpose Tonic
This old Amish recipe has been passed down through many generations and is still used by many to treat common colds and flu.
The recipe requires some work and planning, and many Amish people will create this mixture before the start of flu season to have on hand.
Ingredients:
- a sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid
- ½ cup fresh horseradish, peeled and chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 white onion, diced
- ½ cup ginger root; fresh, peeled, and chopped
- 2 fresh jalapenos, sliced (use gloves when handling)
- 2 lemons, sliced thin (no need to peel, but wash well)
- 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- apple cider vinegar
- honey to taste
Directions:
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...rd-About-7.jpg Add all ingredients to the jar, except the vinegar and honey. Add enough apple cider vinegar to cover the mixture and tighten the lid.
Related: Making Raw Apple Cider Vinegar at Home
Store the mixture in a cool, dark place.
Visiting the jar once or twice a day to shake the mixture, allow it to blend and steep for at least one month.
After a month, strain out the liquid. Ensure you press and squish the mix to extract all of the valuable liquid. Add as much honey as you wish to make the mixture palatable. Store the mix in a sealed container.
Amish Plasters
Common in Amish circles, plasters are quick and easy to prepare. They are mainly used to help recover from colds and flu or promote decongestion caused by a cold but may also ease other ailments.
Since plasters are so easy to make, they have been a long-time favorite among Amish people.
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For example, to create a garlic plaster, you mince several garlic cloves and add olive oil to form a thick paste.
Wrap this paste on a square of flannel or cotton.
Make sure it is not oozing out the sides of the fabric, and place it on your chest.
Cover the wrapped material with hot water bottles or a warm blanket, and keep it on for 15-20 minutes.
Mustard plasters can be used when you suffer from stubborn chest congestion. To prepare, combine 1 tablespoon of mustard with ¼ cup of flour and add just enough warm water to create a thick paste.
Place the paste in the center of a large piece of fabric and wrap it tightly, making sure none of the plaster can contact the skin as it can cause burns. Place the tightly wrapped plaster on the chest and let it sit for 15 minutes. Repeat as needed.
More Amish Secrets
The Amish have so many fascinating and natural ways to treat ailments that it would be impossible to list them all. However, there are a few more that are worth mentioning.
Painkiller: To ease pain anywhere in the body, take powdered poke root and roast ¼ cup. Add enough water to create a thick paste from the material and apply it to the bottom of the feet.
Insomnia: Ease insomnia by mixing 1 teaspoon of gelatin in a cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes and add hot water, stirring until dissolved. Use 2 teaspoons in a glass of milk or water after dinner to help induce sleep.
Corns and bunions: Place onion slices on your feet and wrap them in bandages overnight to treat corns and bunions. There is also a remedy that says to use onions and old bread soaked in strong vinegar.
Vinegar is used for many things in Amish communities, including foot odors. According to some Amish folk, placing your feet in ½ cup of vinegar and water a few times a week will kill odor and bacteria. Some say to add a teabag as well.
Toothache: To ease the pain of a toothache, place a piece of cotton soaked in vanilla on the sore tooth.
Ease a stomach bug: Mix 2 tablespoons vinegar and ½ teaspoon salt in a quart of water. Drink as much of this liquid as possible in one day to ward off stomach bugs.
That is all the Amish remedies I can share this time, but there are many more to find and try. Knowing how to treat ailments naturally is a great practice and beneficial skill. I would love to hear some of the old remedies you have used or heard, even if they are not Amish.
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Survival dental care: Keeping your teeth clean and healthy when SHTF
07/31/2024 // HRS Editors // 400 Views
Tags: dental care, dental health, emergency preparedness, emergency stockpile, Gear, goodhealth, homesteading, how-to, hygiene, Hygiene supplies, natural health, off grid, oral care, oral health, oral hygiene, preparedness, prepper, prepping, SHTF, Stockpile, survival, survival gear, survival stockpile, tips
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Maintaining proper oral health even after SHTF is important because it helps keep your teeth and gums healthy and your breath fresh.
For emergencies, you can clean your teeth with toothpaste substitutes such as baking soda or even coconut oil. (h/t to SurvivalJack.com)
Here are some options if you don't have an extra supply of toothbrushes and toothpaste for the whole family when SHTF:
- Wash your hands thoroughly, but don't dry them.
- Use a wet finger to rub across your teeth and gums on one side.
- Rinse your finger thoroughly and repeat the second step on the other side of your teeth. Gargle with clean water.
- When you're done, wash your hands thoroughly.
Toothpaste substitutes for emergencies
Before disaster strikes, you should stock up on oral care products such as toothsalt with neem oil or fluoride-free toothpaste and extra toothbrushes.
But if you are looking for other options, here are some toothpaste substitutes to try:
Activated charcoal
Remember that activated charcoal is not the same as charcoal for your barbecue grill.
Activated charcoal is made from materials such as coconut shells or wood that have been burned at very high temperatures (1,110 and 1,650 F) and processed further to create a charcoal powder.
You should also note that activated charcoal is not recommended for crowns or veneers because it can permanently stain the surface.
In a survival situation, a toothbrush is more important than toothpaste so you can use a frayed twig alone (via the dry brushing method) without charcoal.
When making your own toothbrush from a twig, you need to mash or cut a clean, soft stick to mimic a toothbrush.
- Find a flexible twig such as pine, spruce or willow.
- Whittle away the bark, and square off one end of the stick.
- Make five to six cuts 1/4-inch deep into the end.
- Turn the stick 90 degrees, and make five to six more cuts.
- Hammer, crush or chew the "bristles" to soften them.
- Carefully brush each tooth with a downward sweeping motion.
- If you have clean water, gargle after "brushing."
Baking soda
To clean your teeth with baking soda, place a small amount on your toothbrush and brush your teeth. Rinse with water.
Alternatively, you can dissolve the baking soda in water and dip your toothbrush in the mixture and start brushing. This method works well with a chewing stick.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a good substitute for toothpaste.
Just dip your toothbrush in coconut oil and brush. (Related: Prepper oral health: How to clean your teeth and prevent cavities when SHTF.)
Sea salt
Sea salt has cleansing properties but it can be too abrasive if you brush with plain salt.
Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in half a cup of water. Dip your toothbrush in the salt water and brush your teeth.
Where to buy supplies oral care supplies for your survival stockpile
The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you prepare for any emergency and maintaining good oral health even after SHTF. That’s why we’re proud to introduce a variety of products that can help keep your teeth clean and your breath smelling fresh.
To help cleanse your teeth without the use of toxic ingredients commonly found in mainstream toothpaste products, the Health Ranger Store is proud to introduce Groovy Bee® Fluoride-Free Toothpaste (Peppermint + Anise flavor). This premium toothpaste formula is an all-natural alternative to chemical-laden commercial toothpastes.
Unlike other commercially available oral hygiene products, this premium toothpaste formula cleanses your teeth using some of the safest and most effective all-natural ingredients for daily oral care, such as menthol, calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and peppermint and anise oils.
Groovy Bee® Fluoride-Free Toothpaste (Peppermint + Anise flavor) contains no fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfates (SLS), or GMOs.
You can also try one of the healthiest and most effective natural alternatives to chemical-filled toothpaste, Health Ranger Select Toothsalt with Neem.
Our toothsalt contains no fluoride, artificial chemicals, or other harmful toxins. Instead, our premium toothsalt formula supports your dental health using only pure and natural ingredients, such as sea salt, organic neem powder and essential oils.
Health Ranger Select Toothsalt with Neem allows you to enjoy outstanding oral health without worrying about synthetic chemicals. It is non-China and is thoroughly lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.
Visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store to find more prepping products for your stockpile. You can also visit HolisticDentistry.news for more tips on how to maintain proper oral hygiene during emergencies.
Click on this link to learn more about the benefits of having organic coconut oil in your survival stockpile.
Watch this clip about how Toothsalt and Neem can support good oral health.
This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.
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Backyard prepping: Surprising ways to supercharge your garden using household items
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Having a home garden is a great idea if you want your family to have access to fresh, healthy and organic fruits and vegetables. To ensure healthy crops, try surprising but efficient ways to use household items that can supercharge your garden, such as making DIY fertilizer. (h/t to MindfulOfTheHome.com)
Try the suggestions below to ensure that your home garden thrives without the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers.
Non-toxic soil boosters
Boosting soil health is crucial if you want to unlock the full potential of a sustainable home garden.
Soil does most of the heavy lifting in a garden because it directly influences plant health and growth. This is why you should learn how to nurture and enrich garden soil.
If you're a beginner, you can boost soil fertility by incorporating compost.
Compost is a "nutrient-rich organic matter" that helps improve soil structure. Compost also helps boost water retention and beneficial microbial activity.
To make compost at home, you can collect kitchen scraps, yard waste and other organic materials. Composting is also a good way to reduce food waste.
As a bonus, composting gives you access to an essential soil amendment that can help boost your organic home garden’s productivity.
You can also try vermicompost or worm castings. This potent soil booster is a good source of essential nutrients, beneficial microorganisms and enzymes that boost soil health and plant growth.
Adding vermicompost to garden beds or potted plants in an indoor container garden can also boost nutrient availability and plant resilience.
Aside from compost and worm castings, you can enrich garden soil with natural amendments such as blood meal, bone meal and fish emulsion for an extra nutrient boost.
- As the name implies, blood meal is derived from dried animal blood. It is rich in nitrogen, which stimulates leafy growth.
- Bone meal is full of phosphorus which boosts root development and overall plant health.
- Fish emulsion comes from decomposed fish. It is full of trace minerals and amino acids that support plant health and boost their natural defenses against pests and diseases.
DIY fertilizers
DIY fertilizers are a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to keep your garden healthy. When you produce your own fertilizer, you control the ingredients and eliminate any harmful chemicals or synthetic additives.
Banana peels are a great option because they are full of potassium. Chop up banana peels and bury them around the base of plants that need a boost of potassium.
As banana peels decompose, the nutrients will slowly release into the soil and support plant health. (Related: Home gardening basics: 11 Fast-growing vegetables you can harvest in 2 months or less.)
You can also use coffee grounds as DIY fertilizer because they are rich in nitrogen. When you're done brewing your coffee, don't throw away the grounds.
Scatter the coffee grounds around your plants or add them to your compost pile. The grounds will break down over time and enrich the soil with nitrogen.
Eggshells are also great for your DIY fertilizers because they are rich in calcium. Use eggshells to help prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes and provide essential nutrients to other plants that need calcium.
Crush eggshells into small pieces and sprinkle them in the soil around plants or add them to compost. The eggshells will decompose and slowly release calcium into the soil.
Natural pest repellents
Pests can wreak havoc in your garden. Fortunately, you can use effective and natural remedies available to get rid of pests.
One common and potent natural pest repellent is neem oil. The oil is derived from the neem tree seeds.
Neem oil is organic and biodegradable and it is used as a deterrent against various pests like aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Dilute neem oil in water, then spray it on plants to create a protective barrier.
Garlic is also a potent natural repellent. Mix crushed garlic cloves with water and spray it on plants to repel common pests such as aphids, snails and spider mites.
Garlic is effective because it contains sulfur compounds that repel insects.
You can also ensure the success of your home garden by using quality seeds and supplies.
Where to get high-quality tools and supplies for your home garden
The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you cultivate a healthy garden in your homestead. That’s why we’re proud to introduce a variety of useful gardening tools and supplies.
Our Seed Growing Guide provides planting, growing and seed saving information for every variety of heirloom seeds in our kits. The includes a zone planting map and a seasonal planting chart.
The Guide is also included in our All-in-One kit for free.
Our All-In-One Seed Kit contains heirloom vegetable seeds. These kits are made using nutritiously packed and organically grown seeds.
Each emergency heirloom herb seed kit comes with our seed-growing guide uniquely designed to teach you how to grow and harvest your produce and save your own seeds. The All-In-One emergency seed kit includes seeds for both vegetables and herbs, and it has a total of 50,000 seeds.
Our seed kit contains seeds for various herbs and vegetables such as:
- Arugula
- Beets
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli
- Field corn
- Habanero pepper
- Parsnips
- Radish
- Red onions
- Snap peas
- Spinach
- Sugar Baby Watermelon
- Sugar Pie Pumpkin
- Summer squash
- Yellow or white onions
Visit HomeGardeningNews.com for more ideas on how to start an organic garden. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more supplies for your gardening needs.
Click on this link to learn more about other food items you should stock up on before SHTF.
Watch this clip with tips on how to keep organic tomatoes garden fresh.
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