Peppermint tea
As early as the 12th century, herbalists recommended teas from mint for digestive disorders, headaches, menstrual pain, flatulence, fevers, burns, bug bites and inflammations. However it would not be recommended for acid reflux as it relaxes the esophageal sphincter which will enable more stomach acid to gain access to your oesophageal tract!

How it works:
Digestive aid: Peppermint is a cooling carminative, with properties that help prevent and relieve digestive-related pain by easing gas that moves through the stomach and intestines after eating.
Relief for Nausea and Motion Sickness: Peppermint's antispasmodic qualities help prevent vomiting, and can ease aching stomachs that may be accompanied by nausea.
Fever and cough relief: The cooling properties of peppermint's main ingredient, menthol, make peppermint tea a common home remedy for feverish discomfort. Peppermint is also an antibacterial, which may help the body fight infections that may trigger fevers.
Use in the home for:
Indigestion, Stomach ache, Headaches, Fever.
Try this:
Brew a cup of peppermint leaf tea and drink it up!
Place a small amount of peppermint oil on your temples for a tension headache. Do NOT get it near your eyes.
Peppermint capsules: Your local pharmacy should have them. Their great for long term digestive problems (IBS) taking these capsules regularly can help with the symptoms.
Speak with your doctor before attempting to treat any medical condition with peppermint tea.

Baking Soda
Has anybody ever heard of bicarbonate of soda? Most likely not, you probably know it by its more common name, baking soda. Baking soda is a white powder that is traditionally used as a raising agent for baking. You see it in toothpastes, laundry detergents, air fresheners. It has almost unlimited uses and should be found any every home. Baking soda can even be used on its own for its soothing and neutralizing properties.
Baking soda is considered to be an anti-inflammatory, which is particularly useful for skin conditions. As mentioned above it is also a natural bleach for teeth and is used in many toothpastes today. Baking soda is alkaline so it neutralizes acids, which lends it's to many other uses.

How it works:
The high alkaline property of bicarbonate of soda helps neutralize acids. Thus it’s great in the treatment of heartburn. Most pharmeuceutical companies include this salt in their medications for heart burn
It’s also great for bee stings. Bee venom is acidic and can be neutralized with bicarbonate of soda. Please note that Wasp venom is alkaline so it will not help matters in tis case. Vinegar should be applied to wasp stings.
Sodium bicarbonate has been known to be used in first aid, in treating scalding, to prevent blistering and scarring with instructions to cover the scalded area with a liberal layer of sodium bicarbonate and water paste and seek medical assistance. This is due to the endothermic reaction that occurs between sodium bicarbonate and water and sodium bicarbonate's mild antiseptic properties
Use it in the home for:
Heartburn, bee stings, burns, minor skin irritations.
Try this:
A paste of baking soda and water can be applied to a diaper rash or other minor irritations to reduce skin inflammation and irritation.
If you are experiencing excess stomach acid you may choose to drink a solution of baking soda and hot water (one tea¬spoon to one half pint,) to reduce flatulence and ease indigestion.
For bee stings, extract the sting and apply a paste of baking soda and water to neutralize it.
A few words of caution about baking soda should be taken into consideration.
Baking soda should be used only externally when used on children and babies. Always consult a physician before using baking soda if you have high blood pressure or a bad heart. It can deplete your body of essential vitamins and minerals. So do not overdo it!