Chest congestion remedy

1 small piece of ginger root
2-4 black pepper corns

Boil the above in 12 oz  of water for 2-3 minutes then pour it through a stainer in a glass add a tablespoon of honey and drink it. It'll not only cure mucus but also the congestion and cough. Use it at least  2-3times a day.

Alleviate pain and swelling from a tooth

Alleviate pain and swelling from a tooth with this gargle. Takes only minutes to make, twenty minutes to sit, and is amazing on how well it works.

3/4 cup boiling water
2 pinches Thyme leaves
1 tablespoon salt

This is what it looks like after it has set. Then just strain and gargle as needed. I used it every 1-2 hours for 4 hours then went to bed. Then  3 times the next day and found relief buy the time I woke up after 3 gargle sessions.

Rhubarb insecticile for flowering or ornamental plants

Take three rhubarb stalks with leaves
Chop the leaves and stocks then put them in a large pot with a gallon of water

Bring to a boil and simmer 1 hour, cool, strain and put into a spray bottle.

Spray on plants every three days for ten days, then as needed.

NOTE: Rhubarb leaves are poisonous to insects and humans so do not spray on herbs or in food garden. Also wash knife, cutting board and pot well.

Check out this recipe from wellnessmama

http://wellnessmama.com/8111/pain-relief-lotion-bars/

New hope for cancer Chinese herb can kill 98% of the cells

I believe anything is worth a try in that situation. Chemo isn't an answer. Shooting yourself full of poison to try to kill something before the poison sets in and you die yourself is not an answer to anyone who knows the medical profession. Don't allow anyone to rail road you into anything without at least checking out options. This may be your option

http://www.nationofchange.org/little-known-chinese-herb-and-iron-kill-98-percent-cancer-cells-16-hours-1387207052

Here is what wikipedia has to say

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisinin

For when the winter howls at your door

Corn starch your way through the house

  Other Uses:

Ornaments - mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cup baking soda and 1 ½ cup water in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick. Remove from heat and cover with a damp cloth. When cooled to the touch knead until smooth. Roll out to ¼-inch thick, cut  and place on a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.  Paint. 

Water color paints - mix 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 2 tablespoons baking soda in a small bowl. When mixture stops foaming add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon glycerin. Add food coloring to tint.


Clay - mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cup water. Knead until well mixed. 

face paint - mix 1 cup corn starch with 1/2 cup cold cream and tint with food coloring 

Jewelry beads or trinkets - mix ½ cup cornstarch, ½ cup salt and ¾ cup flour. Slowly add warm water to create clay. Shape as desired and air dry. Paint.  

 Finger paint-  mix ¼ cup cornstarch and 2 cups water in a sauce pan. Boil until the mixture has the consistency of paint. To tint add food coloring.
 




Old fashioned paste - mix 3 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons cold water. Mix well.


Borrowed from facebook link http://www.flusterbuster.com /2013/04/cornstarch-uses-37-unique-uses.html

swollen ankles check out herbal solutions

This site offers some good advice

http://campwander.blogspot.com/2012/12/essential-oils-for-swollen-ankles-legs.html