Irish Folk Cures & Natural Remedies

Disclaimer: Neither of us are doctors & we will not be providing medical advice for this reason. Please consult with your doctor before changing the course of any treatments or trying out any of these traditional cures & remedies, particularly if already following a course of medication. We want you to be safe, and if there is any possibility you may be negatively affected, please do not try any of the remedies below. This is not intended as a replacement for modern medicine.

 

For a good nights sleep:

• Warm some milk either on the hob or in the microwave, grate in 1/4 teaspoon of fresh nutmeg and drink it before heading to bed.
• Add some lavender to your pillowcase.
• Brew some camomile tea (we prefer loose) and add a slice of lemon, drink this 1 hour before going to bed.

For an upset stomach:

• Skip the dry toast - eat as much cooked rice (brown is better) as you can possibly consume (until you are very full) - this will help bacteria to leave your stomach & digestive tract.
• Prepare some fresh ginger & lemon tea using a slice of lemon & a 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root - allow to brew for 10 minutes in boiled water.

For a sore throat:

• Gargle with salt & water.
• Eat a pack of salt & vinegar crisps (no joke, but this is a short term solution if you need to give a speech or something).

For Hunger

• Cook up any one of our great recipes listed on the site!