Examples of home remedy in a Sentence
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Chicken soup has long been used as a home remedy for cold and flu.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
Ginger Ginger has long been a home remedy for nausea, vomiting, and digestive discomfort, Elizabeth Stasny, MCN, RD, a dietitian in Dallas, tells SELF.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 13 Nov. 2023
For centuries, the root vegetable has been used as a home remedy for lots of health issues, ranging from digestive problems to arthritis pain, research shows.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Oct. 2023
Even so, there are several options a person can turn to if a home remedy or over-the-counter treatment fails.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023
Although studies have shown mixed results with the duct tape method, it is considered a safe home remedy for adults and children with few side effects.10
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wart Medications
Salicylic acid is a common and effective over-the-counter (OTC) wart removal treatment.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023
Explore Natural Remedies Detox Drinks: One popular home remedy is the use of detox drinks.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
Castor oil has long been considered a jack-of-all-trades home remedy, used as a laxative, a moisturizer and as a chest rub to ease lung congestion.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2023
Although people share home remedy recommendations with good intentions, these methods do not provide effective control.
—Katie Nichols Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 12 Apr. 2023
Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
Ginger Ginger has long been a home remedy for nausea, vomiting, and digestive discomfort, Elizabeth Stasny, MCN, RD, a dietitian in Dallas, tells SELF.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 13 Nov. 2023
For centuries, the root vegetable has been used as a home remedy for lots of health issues, ranging from digestive problems to arthritis pain, research shows.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Oct. 2023
Even so, there are several options a person can turn to if a home remedy or over-the-counter treatment fails.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023
Although studies have shown mixed results with the duct tape method, it is considered a safe home remedy for adults and children with few side effects.10
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wart Medications
Salicylic acid is a common and effective over-the-counter (OTC) wart removal treatment.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023
Explore Natural Remedies Detox Drinks: One popular home remedy is the use of detox drinks.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
Castor oil has long been considered a jack-of-all-trades home remedy, used as a laxative, a moisturizer and as a chest rub to ease lung congestion.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2023
Although people share home remedy recommendations with good intentions, these methods do not provide effective control.
—Katie Nichols Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 12 Apr. 2023
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“Home remedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20remedy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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