Top 20 Natural Remedies at a Glance

If you're just beginning your natural healing journey or want a simple way to stock your home apothecary, start here. These 20 time-tested remedies are easy to make, deeply nourishing, and perfect for everyday balance.

1. Tulsi Tea

Uses: Immunity, stress relief, respiratory support
Sip daily as a nervous system tonic and immune booster.

2. Golden Milk

Uses: Inflammation, joint pain, sleep
Blend turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and warm plant milk with a touch of ghee.

3. Triphala Powder

Uses: Gentle digestive cleanse, constipation, detox
Take 1 tsp in warm water before bed.

4. Ashwagandha Root

Uses: Adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalance, anxiety
Mix with warm milk or take as a tincture in the evening.

5. Chamomile Tea

Uses: Sleep aid, anxiety, menstrual cramps
Steep fresh or dried flowers and sip before bed.

6. Shatavari Latte

Uses: Fertility, menopause, estrogen balance
Blend shatavari powder with almond milk, cinnamon, and date syrup.

7. Ginger Decoction

Uses: Digestion, nausea, circulation
Simmer sliced ginger in water with lemon and honey.

8. Turmeric Paste

Uses: Inflammation, skin wounds, liver health
Apply topically or mix into food/golden milk.

9. CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel)

Uses: Bloating, gas, sluggish digestion
Boil 1 tsp of each seed for a daily sipper.

10. Aloe Vera Juice

Uses: Gut lining repair, cooling pitta, radiant skin
Use 1–2 oz in water on an empty stomach.

11. Licorice Root Tea

Uses: Sore throat, adrenal support, anti-inflammatory
Boil gently and sip for cough relief and hormone support.

12. Oil Pulling (Sesame or Coconut Oil)

Uses: Oral detox, gum health, clearer skin
Swish for 10–15 mins first thing in the morning.

13. Nasya Oil (Nasal Drops)

Uses: Brain fog, sinus congestion, mental clarity
Apply 2 drops in each nostril after steaming.

14. Brahmi Ghee

Uses: Memory, focus, calm nervous system
Add to warm foods or take 1 tsp before meditation.

15. Honey & Cinnamon Paste

Uses: Acne, coughs, energy
Mix 1 tsp raw honey + 1/4 tsp cinnamon.

16. Fennel Seed Chew

Uses: After-meal bloating, sweet cravings
Chew 1 tsp after meals.

17. Cabbage Leaf Compress

Uses: Breast swelling, inflammation
Apply chilled leaves to affected area.

18. Rosewater Spritz

Uses: Skin hydration, heart soothing, mood lift
Mist face or pillow daily.

19. Warm Lemon Water

Uses: Morning detox, liver support, digestion
Drink first thing to stimulate metabolism.

20. Castor Oil Pack

Uses: Liver detox, menstrual pain, lymphatic flow
Soak cloth in warm oil, place on belly, cover with heat pad for 30 mins.

Each of these remedies is simple, powerful, and deeply rooted in Ayurvedic or folk tradition. Start by choosing 2–3 that speak to your current needs and make them part of your daily ritual.