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We’ve all heard the saying “with age comes wisdom” before, and for many of us we’ve experienced the truth in those words especially when it comes from someone such as our grandparents. From useful advice on family matters to personal betterment and growth, our grandparents never cease to amaze with their wise words.

But there’s another area that our grandparents are particularly good at… the art of traditional remedies that may seem odd but actually works wonders. Here are 5 of them that still works according to science…

#1 Salt water to soothe sore throat

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Adding one teaspoon of salt to approximately 250ml of water has been the go-to traditional remedies for sore throat and it’s one that still works today. According to Dan McGee, MD, a paediatric hospitalist, gargling salt water may help to relieve sore throat pain and irritation.

#2 Cabbage compress to alleviate symptoms of bruises

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This is a good example of one of those weird remedies but cabbage, when applied to bruises can reduce pain and encourage healing. This is thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties that this leafy vegetable contains. All you got to do is warm the cabbage leaves and layer them on the affected area.

#3 Tea bags for eye bags

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What? You thought tea bags are just good for making a delicious cup of calming tea? Well, you’re wrong. The natural tannins in caffeinated tea is also good for helping reduce puffiness around the eyes. Just soak the tea bags in warm water, then chill them in refrigerator for a few minutes before applying them on each eye.

#4 Aloe for burn and sunburn relief

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If you’re the type of person that goes out into the sun a lot, then you probably already know that aloe works wonders when it comes to treating sunburns. But, the anti-inflammatory properties of aloe are also great for treating mild burns such as burns from scalding water. Just be sure to use pure aloe.

#5 Lemons for motion sickness

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Motion sickness can be a terrible thing to experience. Luckily, it’s easily remedied with lemons. The sour taste of lemons helps reduce the production of saliva, which helps prevent nausea.

So, there you have it, those are 5 traditional remedies that have stood the test of time—just because something has been around for a long time doesn’t mean it’s lost its edge.

Another good example of this is the Axe Brand Medicated Oil. Like most trusted traditional remedies mentioned above, the Axe Brand has been used around the world for over 80 years, making it a trusted symbol of good health and strength all over the world thanks to its time-honoured formula.

Made from a unique formula, Axe Brand Medicated Oil is mild but suitable for relieving giddiness, headache, blocked nose and cold, flatulence and stomach discomfort, insect bites, rheumatic pain, and muscular pain.