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natural remedies are not a replacement for conventional drugs, but they have been used traditionally to ease the symptoms of a range of minor self-limiting disorders. Many plant-based remedies are not clinically tested like conventional drugs because they are traditional recipes that companies cannot patent. If you want to give them a go, just make sure you follow a few common sense guidelines.
Before you try any of the remedies, make sure you get a proper diagnosis from your doctor. If you have any other existing condition or are taking medicines, or if you are pregnant or breast feeding, then you should take medical advice before using the remedies. You must make sure you follow the recipe closely as well as the advice on dosage, and do a 24-hour skin test to check you are not allergic.
You will find most of the plants James uses in your own back garden, your fridge or at your local garden centre, but some are found in the wild and could be confused with toxic plants. It is vital you know exactly what you are picking, so use a good plant reference book.
Many factors can influence results and the remedies might work for some and not others.
sourced from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00j4j41

Thursday 9 April 2009

Thyme breath spray

Thyme breath spray
10 tbsp (approx. 25 g) fresh thyme leaves10 tbsp (approx. 30 g) fresh mint leaves5 fresh eucalyptus leaves3 tsp aniseed3 tsp cloves200 ml vodkaRind of 1 lemon1 tbsp artificial sweetener to taste, if desired4 tbsp glycerine
1. Strip the thyme, mint and eucalypytus leaves from their stems and chop. Place in a blender and whiz. Add the aniseed and cloves to the blender and whiz again.
2. Place in a dark bottle with the vodka, lemon and artificial sweetener (if using) and leave for 10 days to 1 month to macerate.
3. Strain through muslin. Add the glycerine, then stir and pour into a 50 ml spray bottle (with a yield of up to 1 ml per spray).

USE: Spray 1 ml into the mouth when needed
NB This contains alcohol, so be careful not to overuse, especially if driving.
STORAGE Keeps for up to 1 year.
sourced from:http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/features/growyourowndrugs
This recipe is taken from the book 'Grow Your Own Drugs', published by HarperCollins.

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