5 Amish NATURAL Remedies for Common Ailments

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024

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  • @AmishAmerica
    @AmishAmerica  Год назад +12

    What other "Amish life tips" videos would you like to see?

    • @TheLizardKing1967
      @TheLizardKing1967 Год назад +5

      Hi Erik. Please post a video on why the Amish won't settle in South Carolina. They are in North Carolina, but why not South Carolina. There are a few Mennonite communities but no Amish ones. Thank you for all of your Excellent videos and may GOD Bless you!

    • @riggs20
      @riggs20 Год назад +1

      I’d love to learn more about personal hygiene habits, soaps, grooming, etc. I’m curious as to how they define hygiene vs vanity and if it differs a lot from the non-Amish. Thanks!

    • @Imind60
      @Imind60 Год назад +1

      What do the Amish call their non Amish neighbors in Mexico and other non English speaking countries where they have communities?

    • @aileenbordelon7884
      @aileenbordelon7884 Год назад

      You should do a video on Amish funerals.

    • @barbieskates540
      @barbieskates540 Год назад

      @@TheLizardKing1967 The laws vary from state to state. The laws might not be as favorable or the land prices could be more.

  • @SWiseman
    @SWiseman Год назад +58

    I can attest to the benefits of what the Amish call Super Tonic. I make a fresh batch every year, but I call it the Plague Fighter and I add cayenne pepper, Ceylon cinnamon, lemon peel, and oregano sprigs to the ingredients you mentioned. 1 to 2 tablespoons a day throughout the winter. Haven't had the flu in over a decade nor have I gotten the Cvd shots.

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад +3

      Awesome name for it!

    • @lapetitemaison4219
      @lapetitemaison4219 Год назад +8

      We call that 4 Thieves. A bit different then yours. Awhile since I made it, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme , vodka....Uhm I need to find my recipe :) It works great during flu season. No jab for me or my parents and their both in their 80's.

    • @SWiseman
      @SWiseman Год назад +2

      @@lapetitemaison4219 right! I forgot about the vodka option. The recipe is quite flexible. I use a base of ACV, sometimes vodka, sometimes both.

    • @Nanner823
      @Nanner823 Год назад +1

      How long does it keep?

    • @SWiseman
      @SWiseman Год назад +5

      @Nanette Chiverella the vodka or ACV act as a preservative. I've never had a batch go bad and I make quart or half gallon size batches. The ingredients have antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. That's why I call it the plague fighter 😊

  • @dorothysue1
    @dorothysue1 Год назад +7

    My Grandma used Golden seal for any aliment. She lived to be 103. Best Grandma ever! I still miss her.

  • @expatiate1
    @expatiate1 Год назад +13

    I was on a liver transplant list given 6 months to live 30 yrs ago. A naturopath had me take dandelion root along with milk thistle. 6 months later I was off the transplant list and the 27 adenomas (tumors) on my liver were almost gone. Liver still sluggish so I eat or take dandelion leaf or root about 1 week every month. Works great

    • @darciridenhour9443
      @darciridenhour9443 Год назад +1

      Wow… just amazing! Natural plants are wonderful healers. So happy you healed yourself. The body is so incredible if we give it what it needs. Castor oil poultice on the area dissolved tumors, cysts, warts, etc… it is an amazing medicinal oil

    • @lizsmith1450
      @lizsmith1450 11 месяцев назад

      How often and what was the treatment

    • @amandakunert1843
      @amandakunert1843 10 месяцев назад

      How much root and milk thistle

  • @stevehartman1730
    @stevehartman1730 Год назад +6

    I was/am Amish a friend didn't miss any work for over 20 years I asked him how he did it . He said whenever he'd feel a sniffle or chill he'd make a hot tonic boil water n pour n a shot of whisky. He jump I a hot tub of water to open the pores then quickly towel off dry gulp the whisky n jump n bed with as many blankets on him as he could stand and n morning he'd have sweated the poison out of him n he'd go to work.

    • @shaffey01
      @shaffey01 6 месяцев назад

      So he worked on a farm? Ok

  • @sewcrazybaker
    @sewcrazybaker Год назад +20

    I started to take Feverfew about 40 years ago for Migraines. I read somewhere that it worked, but would take about 4 to 8 weeks before you noticed a difference. Since I was getting Migraines 2 or 3 times a month, I figured it couldn't hurt, so I started taking it. After 4 or 5 weeks, the migraines stopped almost completely and I was overjoyed! After that, I only got a migraine about once a year. I don't get them anymore. I love your videos, Erik. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

    • @LivingThatSimpleLife
      @LivingThatSimpleLife Год назад +1

      Good to know! I get migraines all of the time...I'm trying this one

  • @lisacraze1
    @lisacraze1 Год назад +13

    The remedies are very common in the holistic treatment realm. Also, if you've ever read Jean Auel's books in the "Clan of the Cave Bear" series of novels, her heroine, Ayla is taught to use many of these remedies in her training as a medicine woman. Auel did extensive research into Neandertal dig sites, and the remedies she writes about (especially comfey root) residues were apparently found in burial sites in Europe. When it works, it works.

    • @dfsheep1
      @dfsheep1 Год назад

      A long time ago I wanted to go through Auel's books to make a little "materia medica". Alas, one of those projects that have fallen by the wayside for me. But should the opportunity arise....it's still on my mental list!

  • @becky5937
    @becky5937 Год назад +20

    For playback or reference purpose
    Dandelion 0:25
    Goldenseal 2:04
    Super tonic 3:00
    Feverfew 4:40
    Pigs ear leaves 5:48

  • @rachelo3548
    @rachelo3548 Год назад +5

    When blood work showed I was anemic, I made smoothies with dandelion leaves, parsley, spinach, kale and sweetened it with orange juice, mango, etc. Within 2 weeks, my blood work showed significant improvement.

  • @breaking_bear
    @breaking_bear 10 месяцев назад +2

    "Super Tonic" is more commonly known as fire cider. A very old rural remedy for many ailments. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory, the peppers help increase circle, and along with horseradish, tumeric, and apple cider vinegar, all of these ingredients have immune system boosting properties. You can look up different recipes for fire cider on RUclips and pick your favorite. It only takes one month to make a good tincture of fire cider, but 6 months sounds very potent! Thank you for this outstanding video!

    • @breaking_bear
      @breaking_bear 10 месяцев назад

      *the peppers increase circulation

  • @KellyS_77
    @KellyS_77 Год назад +5

    I've never heard it called Super Tonic, but there's a "remedy" called Fire Cider that sounds very much like the same thing.

  • @michellelogreco3351
    @michellelogreco3351 Год назад +3

    On Pinterest I found “ fire cider”
    I make it every year and always have it on hand.
    No illness for decades

  • @jerriscollins-ruth9019
    @jerriscollins-ruth9019 Год назад +7

    Good ones Eric. Used dandelion.

  • @gracefulcat68
    @gracefulcat68 Год назад +6

    i think fire cider is super tonic with peppers (spicy)... lol. fever few is awesome, so are dandelions!

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад +2

      So maybe what I drank was actually the fiery version :D

  • @thehangmansdaughter1120
    @thehangmansdaughter1120 Год назад +6

    Feverfew is an old, old remedy. It was used by people for infectious illnesses, especially in children as it's fairly gentle. I would recommend it for your medicine cabinet.

  • @karengunia5451
    @karengunia5451 Год назад +8

    Thank you for this video!. I like natural remedies better than man made medicine, for me, my opinion. Going to order her book.

  • @elizabethdixon9884
    @elizabethdixon9884 Год назад +1

    Oh Wow!! I found on yt 2 years ago Old Fashioned Super Tonic, it has kept me going in winter time! RECIPE: 1 Lb. EACH: Hoberneros-White Onion- Horseradish- Ginger- Garlic chop put in larger container with 1 gallon Apple Cider Vinegar- Stir 2xs a day 2 weeks! Strain- get cookie sheets with wax paper on top, put bits on top of wax paper, Let bits completely dry out, put in Blender and pulse to powder and put in spice jars! Perks up any dish!! Awesome spice to add to pizza sauce!!!

  • @katecarnes3624
    @katecarnes3624 Год назад +11

    The Pig's Ear Leaves, my family called them the Feel Better Leaves. And from life experiences, they do actually work to make you feel better. Thank You Erik for another wonderful and informational video!!

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад +1

      Another great remedy name! glad you liked the vid Kate 🙂

  • @maryhildreth754
    @maryhildreth754 Год назад +5

    One of the best non-pain medicine remedies I know of for migraines or regular headaches is an accupressure technique.
    It's hard to describe but I will try. You pinch, with your thumb and middle knuckle of your bent forefinger, the fleshy spot on the opposite hand that is in the webbing by the joint, between that hands thumb and forefinger. It's hard to explain but if someone wants to see what I mean, I can make a video showing what I'm talking about. It won't be a very good video, lol,but it will just be to show what you do with the hands.

  • @Abigael317
    @Abigael317 Год назад +2

    I see you haven't posted a few weeks. New to the channel so not sure how often you post, but looking forward to seeing a new video soon.

  • @stantonmagid4126
    @stantonmagid4126 Год назад +5

    I always enjoy your videos. Thanks Erik. Sometimes I think we would all be better off if we return to the lifestyle like the Amish. Simple and basic with hard work and community. Anyway informative and entertaining as usual.

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I think there are at least some parts of "Amish life" people can tap into, even if not adopting the full lifestyle. I hope to share some more of those in videos like this and the recent money tips one

  • @myboibill
    @myboibill Год назад +1

    I hope you are well and busy but I miss very much your timely videos.

  • @ThePowwwowFam
    @ThePowwwowFam Год назад +2

    comfrey is one of my favorites and I've used it for many things! I have several comfrey plants on my property. They spread pretty quickly :P

  • @dianeb7420
    @dianeb7420 Год назад +4

    Thank you for the information. I haven’t used any of these remedies, but I’m sure our grandparents did!

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад

      Gladly! There are a lot more in Emma's book - and I also have a second one by Amish in NY

    • @darciridenhour9443
      @darciridenhour9443 11 месяцев назад

      @@AmishAmericawhat is the book from NY called?

  • @DollyJohanne
    @DollyJohanne Год назад +4

    Very interesting! Thanks for sharing 👍
    Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴

  • @darlaarmstrong321
    @darlaarmstrong321 Год назад +3

    We use plantain chewed or crushed with water for swelling from bee stings. Place on the sting and it does take the swelling down.

  • @barbieskates540
    @barbieskates540 Год назад +1

    "Pigs Ear Leaf" is also known as
    "Broad Leaf Plaintain" theirs aalso a
    "Narrow Leaf Plaintain" that works the same. Blend up as a paste and put on sunburn or other light burns or injuries.
    It worked very well for us when scalped injury from boiling water.

  • @cindynielson4231
    @cindynielson4231 Год назад +2

    I watch another homestead channel and she uses a lot of natural herbal remedies. She makes one that seems to be like the super tonic. The only one you mentioned that I had not heard of was pig's ear, but when you said comfrey well that I had heard for making a garden fertilizer tea. TFS 👍

  • @lichtaus5709
    @lichtaus5709 Год назад +3

    I just want to say 'Thank you' for your incredible RUclips channel.
    I recently talked with a collegue about the Amish and she had weird viewpoints about how the Amish are. She thought they are some kind of communist cult and I asked her where she gets her information and she said that she saw it in some documentaries in (german) TV.
    It is terrifying that nealy everything in TV is a lie.
    So you see how important guys like you are.
    Thank you so much. 🫶🏻

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад +2

      Very kind of you! I am happy if it helps spread good info. I know there are some pretty wild ideas out there:)

  • @marypost2353
    @marypost2353 Год назад +5

    Wow! Great information thanks!

  • @expatiate1
    @expatiate1 Год назад +1

    Plantain works great on bug and spider bites too. Just mash a leaf up put it on bite and in a few no pain or itching

  • @susiecox8413
    @susiecox8413 Год назад +3

    Hi Erik, Thanks for the info! Always interesting.

  • @ritabaker3113
    @ritabaker3113 Год назад +2

    I agree with all these. Thank you for sharing. Blessings

  • @capricorngirl52405
    @capricorngirl52405 Год назад +3

    When I have a gassy stomach I chew on mint leaves. The oil from the leaves help a lot with a stomachache

  • @michelledml3162
    @michelledml3162 Год назад +1

    That super tonic is no joke. Non Amish health stores make it and it works amazingly!!! Add local honey!

    • @wilmaanvieh147
      @wilmaanvieh147 Год назад

      not sure about the particulars of the recipe, how much of each ingredients? does nayone know the actual recipe?

  • @jeanholley5820
    @jeanholley5820 Год назад +1

    Just checking to see if there are any new updates…. I haven’t seen anything posted in quite some time. Hope all is OK. Miss your Contant big time.

  • @michaelhudecek2778
    @michaelhudecek2778 Год назад +3

    Thank you!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @MadamoftheCatHouse
    @MadamoftheCatHouse Год назад +4

    Remind me of Granny Clampett remedies.

  • @LivingThatSimpleLife
    @LivingThatSimpleLife Год назад +1

    Very informative! Thank you for sharing

  • @kittytimes6
    @kittytimes6 Год назад +1

    Hi, i have used the plantain leaves for bee stings and it really helped!

  • @sandragarbauski509
    @sandragarbauski509 Год назад +1

    I grew and used feverfew in tea when I had migraine headaches. It was good hot, but when it got cold, it was very bitter even with the honey I put in it. It worked well to me.

  • @brianedghill2027
    @brianedghill2027 Год назад

    Thank you so much for passing on this information.. 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️‍🩹

  • @maryhunter8731
    @maryhunter8731 2 месяца назад

    I grew up on dandelion soup that my grandmother always made

  • @Bwkjam
    @Bwkjam Год назад +1

    Here’s one for you as it’s been sneaking into the hundreds this week. How do the Amish, a people known for full body covering cloths, beards, hats, and hard labor stay cool in the hot summer months. I’m assuming AC isn’t allowed.

  • @breaking_bear
    @breaking_bear 10 месяцев назад

    Comfrey is likely much more potent than plantain. Comfrey's also known as "knitbone". It helps heal and mend broken bones and torn ligaments. I had a severe torn ligament, and did a full spectrum natural treatment to help heal it, including a main ingredient of comfry leaf and root poultices. The next day, I was off crutches. The next week, I could run a little bit. 2 weeks later, I could jump again. Pretty amazing stuff.

  • @robertfletcher3421
    @robertfletcher3421 Год назад +3

    Some of these remedies would have to go back in time. We are in the UK and not particularly religious, but the dandelion stood out. Mother was particularly fond of dandelion wine. Perhaps someone could list other common names or the scientific name, I am sure we could find some in Europe.

  • @betty4gators
    @betty4gators 10 месяцев назад

    I'm not Amish, but I do have experience with Feverfew (I buy over the counter at drug stores) for migraines. Been suffering since childhood, used multiple doctor prescribed medicines, and Feverfew is the only think that has stopped a migraine and prevent re-occurrence.

  • @wendyzimmerman6002
    @wendyzimmerman6002 Год назад +1

    I have that book

  • @lilbatz
    @lilbatz Год назад

    Hope you are having a great summer. Miss your vids💕

  • @susanschuck8124
    @susanschuck8124 Год назад

    Love this video just like all the other ones you do. Thank you So much!

  • @marionpoloka9510
    @marionpoloka9510 11 месяцев назад

    I make Super Tonic, but we call it Fire Cider.

  • @74dartman13
    @74dartman13 Год назад

    I've never used any of those, but later today, I'm harvesting a huge wild lettuce plant on my property. Its used to make a pain medicine. I have pretty bad arthritis. I hope it works!🙂

    • @74dartman13
      @74dartman13 Год назад

      @kurtm.7494 haven't tried it yet, but will soon.🙂

    • @74dartman13
      @74dartman13 Год назад

      @@kurtm.7494 ok, thanks. I have the same condition and arthritis, too.

  • @lorettacaputo6997
    @lorettacaputo6997 6 месяцев назад

    I live in a rural area that is becoming populated with Amish and Menonite families. I noticed many homeopathic tonics and extracts in some of the Amish stores. This got me curious about the use by the Amish. I wondered if there were tonics that were taken on a regular basis or if they used them only on occasion for an ailment. One woman told me that it was only for treatment, but they gave their children cod liver oil on a regular basis. I am always interested in the use of basic plants for treatments of medical conditions, so your video was informative. Thanks.

  • @blazingrose4847
    @blazingrose4847 Год назад +1

    The Super Tonic seems quite similar to Fire Cider 🤔

  • @randygarrow1503
    @randygarrow1503 11 месяцев назад +1

    Can you do a video on the way Amish detox from parasites and worms..and what they use to get them out of the body?

  • @dennistaylor3796
    @dennistaylor3796 Год назад +1

    Pigs ear is common plantain aka white man's foot .

  • @MCRnursery
    @MCRnursery Год назад

    That SuperTonic sounds like it should do something based on the ingredients. All good ingredients for colds and such. Pack them all together in an apparent vinegar extract sounds like it might do the trick.

  • @amandinehasi-dim5531
    @amandinehasi-dim5531 Год назад

    Interesting

  • @Lost_AtSea_
    @Lost_AtSea_ Год назад

    Very interesting!

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar Год назад +2

    I've had feet psoriasis. I was always bad about soaking them every day. I was better when they were really bad. I put this powder in the water and set a timer for 15 minutes. Now the only thing that bothers me is really dry skin on my feet.

  • @tokyorosa
    @tokyorosa Год назад

    interesting info!!

  • @Nanner823
    @Nanner823 Год назад +4

    Are all these recipes available in the book Plain ( and I forget the rest already 😂) ?

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад

      Yes they should be discussed there, but I think she doesn't provide actual recipes for every one of the uses mentioned (eg she generally describes some, like her father's use of dandelion wine)

    • @AmishAmerica
      @AmishAmerica  Год назад +1

      More on the book itself: amishamerica.com/plain-and-happy-living-amish-recipes-and-remedies/

  • @RR98guy
    @RR98guy 11 месяцев назад

    Eric, I hope you are okay? Long time since you have released a new regular length video.

  • @Piper7cub
    @Piper7cub 6 месяцев назад

    What I don't understand is how people use dandelion when you have no idea if a wild animal (deer, coyote, raccoon, mouse, etc.) went to the bathroom on the plant or where the plant will be coming up in the spring. Animals can have diseases, Lepto, Roundworm, Hantavirus, etc., that can stay in the soil. What would prevent someone from getting sick from making dandelion tea if the dandelion or the surrounding soil had been pooped or peed on?

  • @shaffey01
    @shaffey01 6 месяцев назад

    There's other factors that are missing here. I'm not convinced these herbs are magic. These people live in herd communities, stay fit, grow their own food and basically live simple. Those factors play a role too

  • @Pixiesantics
    @Pixiesantics Год назад

    Hi. I'm sorry it took me awhile to notice but you haven't posted a video in two months. I hope you are doing good and that all is well with you. Are you taking some time off? Are you going to be doing some more content on the Amish?

  • @Andromeda2976
    @Andromeda2976 10 месяцев назад

    Can highly recommend dandelion! :)

  • @shamusfarmer
    @shamusfarmer Год назад +1

    Is this channel still active..?

  • @teresagabriela5806
    @teresagabriela5806 11 месяцев назад

    Hi~ you haven’t posted in 2 months. Hope you are OK.

  • @crazyeightsable
    @crazyeightsable Год назад

    Those are the same things that were traditionally used in west virginia.

  • @Babusinghchamar
    @Babusinghchamar 11 месяцев назад

    Hey, very informative video. How can I contact you?

  • @erickrosales2590
    @erickrosales2590 Год назад

    Can you do a video on the Amish and gambling?

  • @CowboySJ
    @CowboySJ Год назад +3

    My old order make dandelion dressing for taters. Only Amish cooking I CANT eat. Yuck lol
    For sore joints, they say Mapplethorpe syrup and hot water, say it works, but sounds sticky! Old order, Holmes County Ohio

  • @MadamoftheCatHouse
    @MadamoftheCatHouse Год назад +2

    I wonder how they deal with cancer.

    • @sbubb9155
      @sbubb9155 Год назад +7

      Doubt they have it.
      They don't eat the crap we do.

    • @CowboySJ
      @CowboySJ Год назад

      @@sbubb9155 one of my friend, old order, he's 60, but just was told he has cancer, don't know the details yet, ill stop in soon, but he's on oxycoden or something, from English doctor of course, but im sure lots of natural things. I'll find out

    • @SWiseman
      @SWiseman Год назад +4

      @S Bubb they get cancer too. Some have horrible diets, eat way too much sweets, and have horrible teeth.

    • @Kris-annKingyens
      @Kris-annKingyens Год назад +2

      @@SWiseman Yeah, Don't need to be Amish to have them problems either.

    • @Lando_P1
      @Lando_P1 Год назад +3

      Wives tales don’t work on the big C

  • @MoneyRiot
    @MoneyRiot Год назад

    So what can I do to get rid of warts?

  • @jorjorsquadron304
    @jorjorsquadron304 Год назад

    Hi there, I wanted to come back to this channel to ask you something. In previous videos, I noticed that whenever you record a conversation with an Amish, you make sure they aren’t in the camera frames. But I RUclips I tend to find many Amish people who are quite comfortable on camera. Are those the more new order Amish who don’t mind being recorded?

    • @darciridenhour9443
      @darciridenhour9443 Год назад +1

      I live in a large Amish community and most here are old school. They believe if you take their picture or video them you steal their soul. There is a newer order (like the Mennonites) who allow to be taken a picture/video. Many use cell phones too. The old school in my area… some of the Amish businessman (there are many wealthy Amish) carry a type of cell phone in a box. There house phone is in a booth outside in their yard or a field (if community owned).

  • @sticking202
    @sticking202 Год назад

    i have a question can i marry a amish woman

  • @sstimac
    @sstimac Год назад +1

    First

    • @Lando_P1
      @Lando_P1 Год назад

      5 points for Gryffindor!

  • @vitwild323
    @vitwild323 Год назад +1

    I am from Asia/Europe, but i have been using Goldenseal since I discovered it back in the early 2Ks. It's really good and helped me with my cold a dozen times. I've always paired the root exctract with echinacea. One time, I had helicobadcter pylori, I used Goldenseal root in my water + macca gum from greece for chewing after a 2 unsuccesfull antiubniotic courses and it helped. Didn't cure it though. I then kept searching and started using Pau D'arco. Pau D'arco is potentially dangerous if used for longer periods of time but I f-ing kid you not, I used it for two weeks and my helicobacter has NEVER come back since and I'm not a fan of natural shit but apprently that shit is dangerous to life. lol My bloating, gas, cramps, just disappeared. I did another test to see if any of the bacteria were left, but my helico bacter wasn't there anymore. Mu ulcers went too. I suffered for over a year with it and this just killed it. I used a spoon in hot water per cup and steeped it for a while, then drank it. Mind you, it tastes nice with a bit of your preferred sweetener. I did that 3 daily. I admit to having upped the dose to two spoons per cup here and there which you are NOT supposed to do. I did suffer side effects including toxcity but... i had a helicobacter test before and after and this shit worked. Towards the end of my two week period i felt a bit sick from it and got a headache or two but it all disappeared the moment i stopped. Don't overdo it as it can cause bleeding with long-term use.
    It may have been the antibiotics lowering the number of the bacteria + p'au darco killing it all off but I defy recommend it.

  • @myboibill
    @myboibill Год назад

    Another great video from Erik. Thanks I always enjoy them.