Best herbal remedies on Reddit
130 reviews from r/herbalism, r/HerbalMedicine, r/GutHealth and 6 more subreddits
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#1
N/A
4.2
(11)
"Go get some pure lemon juice and spring water."
"I took a very low dose of CBD and it was seriously miraculous."
"Peppermint tea"
"Lemongrass on wrist"
"Chewing on mint leaves"
"Fresh lemons cut in half…keep them in a bowl and inhale the scent whenever you feel the nausea coming."
"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."
#2
Peppermint
4.8
(5)
"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."
#3
Ginger
4.4
(5)
"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."
"I made a tea with ginger, chamomile, spearmint, and peppermint."
#4
Calendula
4.8
(4)
"Calendula and Shea butter. Or plantain."
"I use calendula and shea butter for mine."
"Calendula"
"Calendula and oatmeal"
#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
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."
#7
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?"
#8
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!"
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
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"
#12
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."
#13
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!"
#14
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."
#15
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."
#16
Skullcap
4.5
(2)
"Skullcap, it works wonders for my nerves."
"Have you tried wood betony, skullcap and/or California poppy?"
#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
Holy Basil
4.5
(2)
"I used to mix holy basil, marshmallow root, fenugreek, sometimes fennel, and honey in a tea. Worked wonders."
"Holy basil seeds soaked in water for hyper acidity"
#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
Ashwagandha
3.5
(2)
"You can try ashwaganda"
"Ashwagada and Kava help me a little sometimes."
#22
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."
#23
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."
#24
Pineapple
5.0
(1)
"Pineapple breaks down mucus."
#25
Astragalus, Marshmallow
5.0
(1)
"I do a tea with Astragalus, and Marshmallow."
#26
Acupuncture
5.0
(1)
"Acupuncture was a Godsend! It took away from nausea within 30 seconds."
#27
Kratom
5.0
(1)
"A small amount of Kratom does the trick for me. Completely plant based."
#28
Turmeric (Curcumin)
5.0
(1)
"I use tumeric each day and I'm 34 with appears 18."
#29
Alkalol
5.0
(1)
"This stuff is amazing. You can get it at the drug store or Amazon."
#30
Local Honey
5.0
(1)
"A long term solution is to eat local honey."
#31
Ivy Leaf Syrup
5.0
(1)
"Ivy leaf syrup is the best cough syrup I’ve ever found (short of codeine)."
#32
Schwabe
5.0
(1)
"Is my #1!"
#33
Fresh Pineapple
5.0
(1)
"Might not count as herbal exactly but fresh pineapple did the trick for me."
#34
Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"Trust me when I tell you that you need more magnesium."
#35
Burdock Root
5.0
(1)
"I wonder if burdock root (internally) would be helpful."
#36
Turmeric Blend
5.0
(1)
"I’d consider a high quality turmeric blend with some liver cleansing herbs."
#37
Arnica Tea
5.0
(1)
"Arnica tea everyday."
#38
Broadleaf Plantain
5.0
(1)
"My favorited is Broadleaf plantain /cannabis 70/20 salve for itchy and damaged skin."
#39
Calendula Balm
5.0
(1)
"I am really pleasantly surprised by how well my skin tolerates calendula balm."
#40
Manuka Honey
5.0
(1)
"Massage with manuka honey and leave on overnight."
#41
Manuka Oil
5.0
(1)
"So manuka oil does wonders for skin."
#42
Apple Cider Vinegar
5.0
(1)
"1:4 toner of apple cider vinegar and water."
#43
Clove
5.0
(1)
"Clove is a fabulous analgesic."
#44
Fennel
5.0
(1)
"Fennel, ginger, and star anise are my old reliable herbs for gas, bloating, and indigestion."
#45
Peppermint Oil
5.0
(1)
"Works like a charm :) Chewing fennel seeds also helped me..."
#46
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."
#47
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."
#48
Berberine
4.0
(1)
"Berberine"
#49
Magnesium Glycinate
4.0
(1)
"Horrible morning sickness is a mineral deficiency."
#50
Lemon, Mint
4.0
(1)
"I believe lemon and mint are also recommended for nausea."
#51
Marshmallow
4.0
(1)
"Ok sounds weird, but try marshmallow."
#52
Plant-based Diet
4.0
(1)
"Eat more plant-based."
#53
Milky Oats, Tulsi, Lions Mane
4.0
(1)
"Milky oats are relaxing and supportive, Tulsi and lions mane are adaptogenic."
#54
Xclear
4.0
(1)
"You can buy it at any health food store."
#55
Yucca
4.0
(1)
"Yucca root decreases inflammation."
#56
Slipper Elm
4.0
(1)
"Slipper elm bark to soothe your gut."
#57
Isabgol
4.0
(1)
"Isabgol/ psyllium seed husk for constipation"
#58
Oregano Oil
4.0
(1)
"Oregano oil under the tongue is helpful."
#59
Queasy Drops
4.0
(1)
"Queasy Drops helped my DIL. I bought them for her on Amazon."
#60
Spearmint Tea
4.0
(1)
"If the acne is hormonal, spearmint tea, nettle tea, agnus castus, green tea work suppressing testosterone."
#61
Dandelion
4.0
(1)
"Try also detox tea, dandelion."
#62
Bao He Wan
4.0
(1)
"Bao He Wan is my go to for bloating and indigestion."
#63
Vervain
4.0
(1)
"I use a Vervain decoction as a sleep aid and to treat my pain."
#64
Eucalyptus
4.0
(1)
"Try steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil."
#65
Garlic
4.0
(1)
"Take garlic."
#66
NAC
4.0
(1)
"NAC has been huge for me for getting mucus drainage."
#67
Andrographis
4.0
(1)
"If you have phlegm, I’d suggest Andographis."
#68
Onion
4.0
(1)
"Soak cut up onions in honey."
#69
Alcohol Wipes
4.0
(1)
"Alcohol wipes- unwrap and smell."
#70
Lemon
4.0
(1)
"But if you can put lemon in your water, it’ll help curb nausea."
#71
Cheese it’s and Sprite
4.0
(1)
"For me it was cheese it’s and sprite."
#72
Fire Cider
4.0
(1)
"If you have any or can get ahold of some, fire cider can help, as well as honey."
#73
Garlic Honey
4.0
(1)
"I recently made garlic honey and fire cider because I, too, suffer from sinus infections every year."
#74
Koflet Syrup
4.0
(1)
"Some ayurvedic formulations are available commercially which we take regularly to fight cold and cough. 1. Koflet Syrup"
#75
Sitopaladi Powder
4.0
(1)
"2. Sitopaladi Powder with honey"
#76
Ginger Turmeric Milk
4.0
(1)
"3. Ginger Turmeric Milk (Golden Milk) twice a day."
#77
Fig Leaves
4.0
(1)
"The best thing that worked for me this time around was a tea made with fig leaves."
#78
Licorice Root
4.0
(1)
"Acts as an expectorant and soothes the throat."
#79
Valerian
4.0
(1)
"It is a little different than chamomile or valerian as a sleep aid."
#80
Mugwort
4.0
(1)
"I also got mugwort for night."
#81
Mucuna Pruriens
4.0
(1)
"Mucuna pruriens (e.g. NOW mucuna dopa) is extremely helpful."
#82
CalmAid
4.0
(1)
"CalmAid. Active ingredient: Silexan English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Flower Essential Oil"
#83
CBD
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium, potassium and cbd is what helps me."
#84
Senna
3.0
(1)
"Senna as a laxative but it does cause cramps so be careful."
#85
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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