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Some home remedies for common flu are:
1. Steam inhalation - heat water in a container and inhale the steam or get steamed rice and inhale the aroma.

2. Drink hot chicken, tomato or vegetable soup, it will help soothe a sore throat.

3. Eat citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit containing vitamin C, which improve the immunity of the patient.

4. Drink Tea brewed with ginger strip, basil leaves and freshly crushed black pepper.

5. You can light an oil burner and put a little bit of eucalyptus oil in it to help the patient breath better.

6. Drink hot lemon juice mixed with honey.

7. Gargle with warm saline water at least three to four times a day.

Before allopathic medicines were used, in many communities around the word natural products like herbs, roots, flowers and fruits were used to treat many ailments. Many of these plants were grown in home gardens and these remedies were handed down from generation to generation.

With increased urbanisation and nuclear families, most people are not aware of these natural remedies. However as the side effects of using allopathic medicines are becoming known, people are increasingly turning to alternative medicines. These are often more effective, have few side effects and are cheaper than traditional medicines.

People migrate to cities for better opportunities, but the quality of life is poor, resulting in high levels of stress and anxiety. To treat these problems, there are several complementary alternative medicines like Clarocet available. In addition to essential Vitamins, elements and minerals like Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) , Thiamin (B1) , Riboflavin (B2),Niacin (B3), Magnesium, Zinc these capsules contain plant extracts like St. Johns Wort, Passion Flower, Valerian Root,
Winter Cherry.

Different Clarocet products can be used according to the wellness related problem you wish to alleviate . Some of these products which can be used safely by adults and children over 14 are :
Clarocet NRI (Natural Reuptake Inhibitor) : Many times you feel anxious or panicky and are worry about how you will handle a particular situation. Clarocet NRI has been developed to provide relief in these conditions. The natural ingredients in Clarocet NRI are derived from Valerian Root, Passion Flower, and Winter Cherry. These reduce the stress and anxiety levels in a short time , usually less than half an hour. Unlike other remedies which help a person relax, these ingredients are not sedatives, so the user remains mentally alert and can continue to work productively.

Clarocet ERT (Extended Release Tablets) : Used for treatment of depression, mood swings and irritability. These tablets contain mood-enhancing ingredients like St. John’s Wort, Rhodiola Rosea and 5-HTP. Since they are formulated using a technology to ensure an extended release of their active ingredients over a period of 12 hours, these tablets have to be taken only once a day.

Some home remedies which can be used to make scratches heal faster are:

1. Mix baking soda with water and make a paste. Apply the paste to the area which is itching.

2. Take hot water for bathing, add some salt to it so that it is dissolved and take a bath with the water.

3. Neosporan antibiotic can be applied to the affected area

4. For a small scratch, salt water can be added to close it and disinfect it. Then apply aloe vera gel directly from a plant or lotion , this will help the scar to get healed quickly. If aloe vera gel is not available, a Vitamin E capsule can be broken and applied to the affected area.

5. Benedryl (antihistamine) cream or hydro-cortisone cream , which are available over the counter can be used.

Smoke or lack of sleep can cause burning eyes . These can be treated by :

1. Sleeping for a few hours. Even if your mind remains awake, closing your eyes for some time helps.

2. Using a lavender hydosol . The hydrosol should not contain essential oils, which can further irritate the eyes.

3. Applying a warm compress to eyes for some time.

Bites from mosquitos, fleas and other insects usually cause itching . Scratching the itching area usually aggravates the problem and can cause scars.

Some home remedies for this problem are:
1. Aloe vera for soothing the skin. If you grow aloe vera at home, you can use the juice from the leaf, else you can use aloe vera gel.

2. Rub an ice cube over the affected area. The skin will become numb for some time, so the itching will reduce.

3. Make a paste of baking soda and water. Applying it on the bug bites can bring some relief.

4. Rub alcohol on the skin helps as it has a cooling effect. Similarly using a shaving cream is effective, as the menthol in it has a similar effect.

5. A mixture of vinegar and a little salt can be applied to the affected area.

6. Apply tea tree oil with a cotton ball to the skin.

7. Directly applying salt on the bite may be painful for some time, but has a long term effect.

8. Rubbing toothpaste on the skin brings quick relief.

9. Applying calamine lotion to the skin also helps.