Best herbal remedies on Reddit
134 reviews from r/herbalism, r/HerbalMedicine, r/GutHealth and 8 more subreddits
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#1
N/A
4.1
(9)
"Go get some pure lemon juice and spring water."
"Peppermint tea"
"Lemongrass on wrist"
"Chewing on mint leaves"
"If ginger isn’t working, try mint or peppermint"
"Lemon 🍋.I kept a half a lemon in my pocket the whole time I was pregnant so I could sniff it whenever I felt sick."
"Peppermint or Clove."
"Preggie pops and apples worked for me."
"Ginger extract capsules so you don’t taste it"
#2
Peppermint
4.7
(6)
"Peppermint is what helped me. I was hospitalized with my first child for two weeks with hypermesis. Couldn’t keep anything down until someone suggested peppermint and then I was a whole new woman!"
"Peppermint is what helped me."
"Apples, lemons, peppermint, wintergreen."
"Peppermint is supposed to be helpful for nausea."
"Peppermint helped me a lot."
"Peppermint lozenge or clove candy"
#3
Calendula
4.6
(5)
"Calendula and Shea butter. Or plantain."
"I use calendula and shea butter for mine."
"Calendula"
"I had success with a calendula ointment but you must keep your BMs super soft."
"Calendula and oatmeal"
#4
Herbal Remedies
4.8
(4)
"Herbal remedies like passionflower, skullcap, or even nerve tonic homeopathy."
"Seconding the Ivy, Eucalyptus and also Umcaloabo tips."
"1. facial steam with eucalyptus and lemon oils 2. elderberry and elderflower syrup 3. ginger tea 4. Ivy leaf extract 5. lobelia."
"Common ones include aloe vera, chamomile, calendula, and coconut oil."
#5
Turmeric
4.5
(4)
"I switched to turmeric with black pepper. Works about as well without the side effects including feeling like a zombie."
"One word- turmeric. Can work magic on your joints!!!"
"Turmeric, bone broth, omega oils, collagen, ginger, frankincense(internal)"
"Tumeric is great for inflammation."
#6
Ginger
4.5
(4)
"Then, yeah, ginger and vitamin B6."
"Know how to take your ginger. Take stem ginger - the balls in syrup."
"Ginger chews or dried salted amla for nausea"
"You may not like chewing on ginger but sipping on flat ginger ale soda is a good alternative."
#7
Peppermint Tea
5.0
(3)
"Peppermint tea was my go to."
"Peppermint tea, throw some chunks of ginger in there."
"I’ve heard that peppermint and raspberry teas work miracles."
#8
Wood Betony
4.3
(3)
"Wood Betony helps center and calm me in the evenings."
"I just got wood betony from the apothecary as most normal ( works for most) don’t work for me."
"Have you tried wood betony, skullcap and/or California poppy?"
#9
Thyme
4.3
(3)
"Thyme is an antimicrobial AND the steam from the water will help clear you out."
"Known for its antitussive (cough-suppressing) properties, thyme can be used as an infusion or tea."
"Thyme and rosemary are AMAZING!"
#10
Chamomile
4.0
(3)
"Strongly brewed chamomile"
"It is a little different than chamomile or valerian as a sleep aid."
"For herbal remedies, you could try valerian root or chamomile."
#11
Mullein
4.0
(3)
"Helps with chest congestion and dry coughs."
"Mullein tea, 3-4x a day."
"Mullein. And Yerba Santa. Maybe some red clover."
#12
Marshmallow Root
5.0
(2)
"Marshmallow root cold infusion! I have struggled with heartburn a lot, marshmallow root is one of my dearest plant allies."
"Marshmallow root."
#13
Gotu Kola
5.0
(2)
"A poultice/compress made with fresh Guta Kola juice and Neem powder is really effective on abscesses when the cysts pop."
"I highly recommend gotu kola for scars."
#14
Oil of Oregano
5.0
(2)
"Oil of Oregano! I have chronic sinus issues and have had no sinus infection since I started using!"
"Oil of Oregano!! Natures antibiotic"
#15
Red Raspberry Leaf
5.0
(2)
"Red raspberry leaf and Nettle tea are my top two 💗"
"Red raspberry leaf was amazing for me, and lifesaving because I’m totally allergic to ginger!"
#16
Comfrey
4.5
(2)
"Get lots of vitamin c, it’s essential for collagen and cartilage, also take collagen, take comfrey."
"Yes comfrey or heliachrysm essential Oil topically."
#17
Lemon Balm
4.5
(2)
"Tinctured lemon balm will work. Lemon balm is super antiviral and works really well on any viral outbreak."
"I've heard Lemon Balm is good for ADHD."
#18
Skullcap
4.5
(2)
"Skullcap, it works wonders for my nerves."
"Have you tried wood betony, skullcap and/or California poppy?"
#19
St. John's Wort
4.0
(2)
"St. John's Wort oil is made with fresh herb only which makes it challenging to find or make."
"St John's Wort is really good to take before you go in a stressful situation."
#20
Goldenseal
4.0
(2)
"Stephen Buhner, in his book Herbal Anti Bacterials, cites Goldenseal, and Echinacea as two potent anti bacterial herbs."
"Goldenseal and stinging nettle."
#21
Spearmint Tea
4.0
(2)
"A nightly cup of spearmint tea has really helped me."
"If the acne is hormonal, spearmint tea, nettle tea, agnus castus, green tea work suppressing testosterone."
#22
Ashwagandha
3.5
(2)
"You can try ashwaganda"
"Ashwagada and Kava help me a little sometimes."
#23
Cloves
5.0
(1)
"According to my herbal school notes: Cloves!"
#24
Fenugreek
5.0
(1)
"Ayurvedic teachings lead me to fenugreek seed use on skin."
#25
Samento & Banderol
5.0
(1)
"Ive been using samento & banderol for a year."
#26
Rosemary
5.0
(1)
"Pinch of rosemary in steaming water... towels over head inhale the vapors."
#27
H4 CBD
5.0
(1)
"I have started taking H4 CBD and wow it really works great."
#28
Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Rosemary, Ginger, Cloves
5.0
(1)
"The best remedies I use are breathing in steam, hot water or tea with lemon to break up mucus."
#29
Elderberry, Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Rosemary, Ginger, Cloves
5.0
(1)
"The #1 thing that's helped me get rid of it is a neti pot combined with supporting the immune system."
#30
Pineapple
5.0
(1)
"Pineapple breaks down mucus."
#31
Astragalus, Marshmallow
5.0
(1)
"I do a tea with Astragalus, and Marshmallow."
#32
Acupuncture
5.0
(1)
"Acupuncture was a Godsend! It took away from nausea within 30 seconds."
#33
Kratom
5.0
(1)
"A small amount of Kratom does the trick for me. Completely plant based."
#34
Turmeric (Curcumin)
5.0
(1)
"I use tumeric each day and I'm 34 with appears 18."
#35
Alkalol
5.0
(1)
"This stuff is amazing. You can get it at the drug store or Amazon."
#36
Local Honey
5.0
(1)
"A long term solution is to eat local honey."
#37
Ivy Leaf Syrup
5.0
(1)
"Ivy leaf syrup is the best cough syrup I’ve ever found (short of codeine)."
#38
Schwabe
5.0
(1)
"Is my #1!"
#39
Fresh Pineapple
5.0
(1)
"Might not count as herbal exactly but fresh pineapple did the trick for me."
#40
Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"Trust me when I tell you that you need more magnesium."
#41
Burdock Root
5.0
(1)
"I wonder if burdock root (internally) would be helpful."
#42
Turmeric Blend
5.0
(1)
"I’d consider a high quality turmeric blend with some liver cleansing herbs."
#43
Arnica Tea
5.0
(1)
"Arnica tea everyday."
#44
Calm
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium is good for anxiety."
#45
Iron-Rich Herbs
4.0
(1)
"There are loads of herbs that are rich in it and can be eaten e.g. nett."
#46
Salicylic Acid (White Willow Bark)
4.0
(1)
"Try salicylic acid (white willow bark) to exfoliate the acne at a maximum of three nights a week."
#47
Probiotics
4.0
(1)
"Also taking a probiotic, or getting in a lot of fermented foods does great things for the skin."
#48
Cissus
4.0
(1)
"I've been taking it for elbow tendonitis and something is happening lol."
#49
Japanese Knotweed
4.0
(1)
"They have work over time for me. Ive tried lots of things but largely using tinctures. Ive been using them and im gradually improving."
#50
Echinacea
4.0
(1)
"Ive been using them and im gradually improving. Tinctures like Japanese knotweed, ghanian quinine. Cats claw. Chinese scull cap. Sida acuta. Reishi. Echinacea, teasle."
#51
Berberine
4.0
(1)
"Berberine"
#52
Magnesium Glycinate
4.0
(1)
"Horrible morning sickness is a mineral deficiency."
#53
Lemon, Mint
4.0
(1)
"I believe lemon and mint are also recommended for nausea."
#54
Marshmallow
4.0
(1)
"Ok sounds weird, but try marshmallow."
#55
Plant-based Diet
4.0
(1)
"Eat more plant-based."
#56
Milky Oats, Tulsi, Lions Mane
4.0
(1)
"Milky oats are relaxing and supportive, Tulsi and lions mane are adaptogenic."
#57
Xclear
4.0
(1)
"You can buy it at any health food store."
#58
Yucca
4.0
(1)
"Yucca root decreases inflammation."
#59
Slipper Elm
4.0
(1)
"Slipper elm bark to soothe your gut."
#60
Isabgol
4.0
(1)
"Isabgol/ psyllium seed husk for constipation"
#61
Holy Basil
4.0
(1)
"Holy basil seeds soaked in water for hyper acidity"
#62
Oregano Oil
4.0
(1)
"Oregano oil under the tongue is helpful."
#63
Queasy Drops
4.0
(1)
"Queasy Drops helped my DIL. I bought them for her on Amazon."
#64
Dandelion
4.0
(1)
"Try also detox tea, dandelion."
#65
Bao He Wan
4.0
(1)
"Bao He Wan is my go to for bloating and indigestion."
#66
Vervain
4.0
(1)
"I use a Vervain decoction as a sleep aid and to treat my pain."
#67
Eucalyptus
4.0
(1)
"Try steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil."
#68
Garlic
4.0
(1)
"Take garlic."
#69
NAC
4.0
(1)
"NAC has been huge for me for getting mucus drainage."
#70
Andrographis
4.0
(1)
"If you have phlegm, I’d suggest Andographis."
#71
Onion
4.0
(1)
"Soak cut up onions in honey."
#72
Alcohol Wipes
4.0
(1)
"Alcohol wipes- unwrap and smell."
#73
Lemon
4.0
(1)
"But if you can put lemon in your water, it’ll help curb nausea."
#74
Cheese it’s and Sprite
4.0
(1)
"For me it was cheese it’s and sprite."
#75
Fire Cider
4.0
(1)
"If you have any or can get ahold of some, fire cider can help, as well as honey."
#76
Garlic Honey
4.0
(1)
"I recently made garlic honey and fire cider because I, too, suffer from sinus infections every year."
#77
Koflet Syrup
4.0
(1)
"Some ayurvedic formulations are available commercially which we take regularly to fight cold and cough. 1. Koflet Syrup"
#78
Sitopaladi Powder
4.0
(1)
"2. Sitopaladi Powder with honey"
#79
Ginger Turmeric Milk
4.0
(1)
"3. Ginger Turmeric Milk (Golden Milk) twice a day."
#80
Fig Leaves
4.0
(1)
"The best thing that worked for me this time around was a tea made with fig leaves."
#81
Licorice Root
4.0
(1)
"Acts as an expectorant and soothes the throat."
#82
Valerian
4.0
(1)
"It is a little different than chamomile or valerian as a sleep aid."
#83
Mugwort
4.0
(1)
"I also got mugwort for night."
#84
Marsh Mallow
3.0
(1)
"Ok sounds weird, but try marshmallow. See if you can find ones that were actually made with the marsh mallow plant."
#85
Boswellia
3.0
(1)
"I’ve read Boswelia herb (aka frankincense). Going to try it myself this week."
#86
Senna
3.0
(1)
"Senna as a laxative but it does cause cramps so be careful."
#87
Tea Tree Oil
3.0
(1)
"There's tea tree oil/distilled water recipes on line for home made sinus infection relief."
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