Modern medicine is wonderful, but should it always be our go-to when there are drug-free options? Why rely on over-the-counter medication to treat everyday ailments and injuries when our kitchens, gardens and hedgerows can help – often at a fraction of the cost.
‘Nature was the original source of medicine and has only recently become viewed as the alternative,’ says Lizzie King, author of Restore: Ancient Remedies from the Modern Kitchen (£16.99, Welbeck). ‘Restoring faith in what’s been proven for centuries, and shown to be effective and in harmony with our system, is the best and most prudent way forward, as well as being the economical option.’
Garlic, elderberries and tea tree oil are just some of the remedies provided by nature. From preventing colds to relieving IBS, here are more to add to your natural first aid kit.
Bruising… ARNICA
The arnica montana flower contains compounds that relieve muscular aches, sprains and strains, and can
