Wicking African Violets Wicking is a great way to water violets. Before you wick you must be certain that you have the correct pot and potting mix, or you may end up with rotted plants that were too wet. You should use plastic pots to wick which slow the rate of evaporation from the soil. The potting mix must be very porous so that there is plenty of air around the roots even when the mix is wet. We recommend that you mix your own potting mix using a recipe like this: 1 part sphagnum peat moss, 1 part perlite, 1 part vermiculite.
Blemish Removal In high enough concentrations, phenol's caustic effect allows it to quickly and relatively painlessly remove scars, warts, and precancerous growths. These procedures should be performed by a medical professional, as spills or miscalculations at this concentration can cause injury or unwanted side effects. Since phenol is readily absorbed through the skin, it may cause internal toxicity even if not consumed directly. Cosmetic Surgery The deepest facial peels use phenol. It is one of the most effective chemical exfoliant
Inhalation of the sinuses Inhalation is the good old proven way to cure sinusitis. In its simplest form, you can inhale steam by placing your head over a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam. The warm moist air and hot vapors allow
Finally, I think the condiments are acidic because they are edible. Materials: 1. pH paper 2. pH color grid-textbook 3. Vinegar 4. Baking Soda 5. Lemon Juice 6.
8. Cucumber The cucumber is not only a useful piece in the kitchen but also for skin care regime. The flesh of the cucumber is composed mostly of water, it contains ascorbic acid or vitamin C and caffeic acid, both of which soothe irritation of the skin and reduce swelling. Those acids prevent water retention, which is why cucumbers applied topically are often helpful for burns, swollen eyes, and dermatitis. Cucumbers have the same pH as the skin so they are a great treat.
* Take Ginkgo Biloba because it increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the eye and it clears toxins. Mix it with zinc sulfate to slow down progressive vision loss. Therefore is a very beneficial home remedy for Glaucoma. * Cayenne is an anti inflammatory for the mucus membranes. Use very small amounts, well diluted with water or in eye drop form.
His work states that in order to obtain its full medicinal properties the chamomile should be used in a clyster, or smeared onto the problematic area. In addition to this, Culpeper states that the use of Chamomile is extremely profitable for inflammation of the bowels and the digestive track. Additionally, Brown (1878,
Finally, dry your hands with a paper towel thoroughly and use the paper towel to turn off the faucet before you throw it away. Drying your hands will help prevent them from cracking, and using the paper towel to turn off the water will help you to not touch the sink. Proper hand washing is a great preventative from getting sick or
There is a possibility of a crackling under the skin when compressed slightly, and an inability to contract the muscle in the affected area. Pathogenicity. The Clostridial bacteria most commonly infect a pre-existing wound either from injury or surgery. Because it is an anaerobic bacterium it will thrive in an environment with devitalized tissue. Once the infection has occurred the bacteria produce a toxic gas that kills muscle, providing an even more anaerobic area, which explains such rapid spread in the body.
Wasp stings are alkaline, hence acid is needed to neutralise and remove the painful sting. Vinegar (ethanoic acid) is used. Waste from Factories Waste from many factories are often acidic. If this acidic solution is not treated and enters rivers it can kill fish. Slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) is often used to neutralise the acid.