Bizarre Home Remedies That Actually Work

Reduce Fever With Linden Flower Tea

A long time natural remedy for treating fevers, linden flower tea has been dubbed the “fever tea”. When ingested, it induces sweating by dilating blood vessels which in turn causes the body to cool itself down bringing down the fever along with it. Full of vitamins and essential oils, linden tea can also aid in alleviating coughs and sore throats. It contains a highly effective expectorant which helps to break up mucus and congestion.

Prepare the tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over linden flowers, allowing it 10 minutes to steep. Sip the hot tea three times a day to relieve fever and other cold symptoms. Some researchers believe drinking large amounts of tea can damage the heart, so drink it in moderation or only when experiencing fever and cold symptoms.

Use Superglue For Minor Cuts

Minor cuts that you would typically use a band-aid for may also be able to withstand superglue. In fact, superglue may speed up healing, resulting in little to no scarring and leave you able to use the affected body part with very little pain. Clean the area thoroughly with water and soap, then after letting it dry, apply superglue to the cut. The glue seals the wound keeping bacteria and even water out, which most band-aids cannot do. If your cut has excessive bleeding or is quite deep and long, superglue should not be used.