Many of the natural remedies are familiar, as they are used today as homeopathic remedies such as pain relief – thyme and laxatives – dill, balsam apple, onions, parsley asthma – sesame, honey and milk, frankincense digestive aids – garlic, sandalwood, juniper, mint breathe freshener – mint, caraway chest pains – juniper, mustard seeds, aloe headaches – aloe, poppy seeds wound dressing – honey, a natural antibiotic anesthetic – poppy seeds (also used for insomnia) burns and skin diseases – aloe epilepsy – camphor vomiting – mustard seeds to induce it, mint to stop it.
