Home RemediesALOE VERA Aloe Vera is a wonderful plant to grow in a pot either in the house or on the patio. This valuable plant has gained popularity for its medicinal uses over the past decade. It is an easy plant to grow, requiring minimal care, and when mature will produce little baby plants at its base which can be carefully removed and given away to friends. Aloe Vera has many uses including:
ANISE Anise is a therapeutic medicine that tastes sweet and spicy. An infusion (tea) can be made with 1 teaspoonful of crushed Anise seeds and 1 cup boiling water poured over the seeds. Cover with a saucer and leave 10 minutes. Take a cupful three times a day. Can be taken cold. To make a cough syrup add 1 tablespoonful crushed Anise seeds to 2 cups of water and 1 cup raw sugar (or honey) in a saucepan (not aluminium). Bring to boil with lid on, then simmer one hour. Strain and bottle. Take one teaspoonful as required. This remedy will keep well. It has several uses:
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