home remedy

noun

: a medicine made with ingredients available at home

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The best home remedy for killing dandelions is to pull them out, ensuring that the entire taproot has been removed. Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026 Prune juice is also a popular home remedy for constipation. Carrie Madormo, Health, 4 Mar. 2026 Nasal Congestion Will Clear Up Inhaling steam is a popular home remedy for clearing nasal congestion, and drinking tea is often recommended when feeling unwell. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026 The home remedy is believed to help dry the milk supply when a woman is breastfeeding. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 This home remedy can also be used to soothe sunburns. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 Many people swear by a particular home remedy for rabbits, such as coffee grounds, pet urine, garlic, or even strongly scented soap. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025 Every senior citizen in the building — no, make that every resident over the age of 30 — is going to tell you about the doctor, prescription or home remedy that solved a similar problem. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 She's done that in the past with her home remedy for mastitis, an often painful inflammation of the breast tissue that is common in breastfeeding. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025

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Medical Definition

home remedy

noun
: a simply prepared medication or tonic often of unproven effectiveness administered without prescription or professional supervision compare folk medicine
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