There's been some "chatter" about starting a new post on home remedies and other solutions for everyday problems----okay, unless someone else has started one I'll jump off the diving board and start one. I have several to share.

1.Vicks vaporub is great for chapped lips!!
2. Baby's hairbrush makes a great mushroom cleaning brush

3. ******Fresh ginger root, peeled, chopped and allowed to steep in hot water 5-10 minutes (you can add sugar to make it tase better) is a wonderful antidote for nausea especially if you've been vomiting for awhile

4. Wonderful antidote for tired puffy eyes--steep two teabags in hot water, drain, cool a bit, and then place over the eyes----turn on some music, lay down, and rest

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the tannic acid from the tea will help reduce the puffiness and the warm bags over your eyes feel heavenly.

I have more but the rest of you please share your homegrown wisdom, passed down remedies, suggestions, what's worked for you, etc.

thanks for the info its very helpful .


baking soda and a little water to make a paste for bee stings works great.

Carmex (cold sore medicine) is also great chapstick.

Valerian root tea is great for stomach aches

Ummm...I know I know more, but I can't remember them right now. LOL

Also a slice of cucumber for each eye.

Nagging cough:

1. Stop smoking (it could be smoker's cough).
2. Follow all the tips to relieve colds.
3. Rub eucalyptus oil on your chest and back.
4. Have a lemon enema (1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice in a pint of warm water).
5. See your doctor if cough persists.