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Nosebleeds

Introduction

Nosebleeds can be both startling and uncomfortable, but you can take a natural approach to manage and prevent them. In this guide, we explore herbal remedies to address nosebleeds and offer prevention tips. Discover the benefits of herbs like eyebright and nettle for safeguarding against nosebleeds, as well as a simple and effective remedy involving wild geranium to stop them when they occur. Embrace nature’s wisdom in protecting your nasal health and ensuring a nosebleed-free future.

Treatments

Prevention of Nosebleeds

Herbs: Eyebright (Euphrasia spp.), nettle (Urtica dioica)

Remedy: Make an infusion using 25 g of either herb to 3 cups of water. Take up to 21/2 cups a day.

Nosebleeds

Herbs: Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum)

Remedy: First, pinch the nostrils and tilt back the head. Then sniff 1⁄2 tsp of the powdered herb.

Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.

Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

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Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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