Remedies are medicines.
A remedy is something that is used to solve a problem or reverse harm. The term, whose etymological origin is found in the Latin remedium , is usually mentioned as a synonym for the medicine that a person ingests when they suffer from an illness or feel some discomfort.
For example: "Don't forget to take your medicine after dinner" , "Don't complain, María, I know that the medicine tastes very bad, but you need it to recover" , "The doctor gave Nicolás a medicine for the cough" .
Characteristics of a remedy
A remedy, therefore, can be a pharmacological substance created for medicinal purposes to reduce the symptoms of a disease or alter a certain physiological condition.
Typically, remedies are sold in pharmacies . Some are classified as over-the-counter remedies , since they can be purchased without a prescription from the doctor. Others, however, are only delivered when the buyer shows the professional 's indication.
Remedies are used to cure diseases or conditions.
home treatments
To treat certain conditions, it is common to resort to home remedies. Among the most popular are:
Remedy against blisters
As tempting as it is for many people, it is not advisable to try to open the blisters. On the contrary, you should soak a piece of cotton in Hamamelis virginiana and clean the affected area three to five times a day. Thanks to its astringent tannins, witch hazel absorbs the liquid from the blister and calms the pain, while increasing circulation .
Remedy for bruises
In this case it is possible to take advantage of the properties of one of the most popular remedies to treat muscle pain : arnica. After a blow that causes discoloration or swelling, a small amount of said cream should be rubbed into the injury to reduce inflammation and allow blood to circulate normally.
Remedy for burns
Lavender essential oil is well known for its aroma, but it is also useful for soothing the pain of first-degree burns, those that do not require the assistance of a doctor to be treated. The action of lavender oil is to accelerate healing and combat potential infections in new skin. Before applying it, it is advisable to lightly wash the affected area with soap and water; In addition, it is more effective if combined with olive or almond oil. It is suggested to repeat this procedure a minimum of three times a day to obtain the best results.
Cough remedy
When the cough persists, it is advisable to drink a licorice infusion, which is prepared simply by placing a bag of root or a teaspoon of dried root in a saucepan of boiling water and leaving it for about five minutes. The ideal dose does not exceed three cups a day, for a maximum of three days, and people with diabetes or hypertension should refrain from this tea, as it can raise blood pressure.
Remedies to correct difficulties
Beyond medicine, a remedy can be anything that serves to remedy a difficulty . It can be said, in this sense, that using an umbrella is the best remedy to avoid getting wet when it rains, or that spreading butter in a pudding pan is the ideal remedy to be able to unmold a gastronomic preparation without it sticking to the container.
When we say, on the other hand, that someone or something "has no remedy" , we are expressing that it is impossible to change its state , condition or essence, and that it will continue to cause us problems in one way or another. It is worth mentioning that this use of the term does not always indicate anger or resentment, since it is also possible to qualify it with a certain degree of humor. Let's look at some example sentences: "This matter is hopeless: we are going to have to sell the company," "Juan is a hopeless liar who cannot stop deceiving people."