Vinegar Health Benefits
January 13, 2010
The word vinegar comes from French origin, it means sour wine. There are historical instances where it had been found that vinegar was often used as natural antiseptic and medicine against some ailments.The uses of vinegar for different health purposes are to be considered as the health benefits of vinegar.
Application of vinegar heals the discomfort of sunburn; dilute vinegar should be applied with cotton ball on the sun burnt areas 2-3 times a day for quick relief from pain.
Application of vinegar soaked cotton balls on warts helps in removing them. It is good and safe home remedy for painless removal of warts.
Application of vinegar on bee sting or insect bite heals pain and discomfort with prompt effect.
One or two teaspoon vinegar added to one glassful lukewarm water heals hiccups.
Vinegar works as natural disinfectant thus household cleaning of utensils with vinegar treated water helps to keep them germ-free which is big prevention against amebiasis and water borne diseases.
While vinegar is a great help of natural treatment of sore throat; white vinegar treated lukewarm water [in 1:8 ratio] is recommended for frequent gargling. After gargling the water is allowed to be swallowed for optimization of the symptoms treatment of sore throat. Alternatively, inhaling vinegar vapor also heals the pain of sore throat with prompt efficiency.
Application of vinegar works as natural healer on the minor wounds and cuts; in case of jellyfish sting also, white vinegar works as good medicinal antidote. Application of vinegar on acne heals the infection. It is good natural astringent for oily skin tone.
White vinegar is a reliable natural medicine for the treatment of toe nail fungus; it is a good natural cure remedy for athlete’s foot. Simple soaking in foot in vinegar treated water eliminates the fungal attack. For best benefits this foot soaking remedy should be tried for 5-7 days two times per day.
Application of vinegar helps in relieving itchy dry skin and dandruff infection. For itchy skin bath water should be treated by two tablespoon white vinegar; for dandruff treatment, after shampoo washing hair strands should be washed with vinegar treated water.
Vinegar promotes calcium absorption process of body. Green salads are calcium rich food items. Those who follow vegan diet and at the same time have lactose intolerance, a vinegar treated salad can be the best source for natural calcium for these people.
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