How to Use home remedy in a Sentence

home remedy

noun
  • This home remedy can also be used to soothe sunburns.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • This home remedy can also be used to soothe sunburns.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • For centuries, fennel has been used as a home remedy to ease bloating.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
  • What's the best home remedy for killing dandelions?
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Cloves, a common household spice, have long been used as a home remedy for toothache and other forms of pain.
    — Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Sipping on a glass of milk before bed is a popular home remedy for better sleep.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The home remedy is believed to help dry the milk supply when a woman is breastfeeding.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
  • While ginger ale is a common home remedy, many brands contain little to no real ginger.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The best home remedy for killing dandelions is to pull them out, ensuring that the entire taproot has been removed.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Soothing Insect Bites This home remedy can help to cool and soothe insect bites.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Though baking soda is a classic home remedy, it is not recommended.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • TikTok is buzzing over a home remedy that claims drinking grape juice mixed with activated charcoal can cure the stomach bug.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Prune juice is also a popular home remedy for constipation.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Many people swear by a particular home remedy for rabbits, such as coffee grounds, pet urine, garlic, or even strongly scented soap.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
  • She's done that in the past with her home remedy for mastitis, an often painful inflammation of the breast tissue that is common in breastfeeding.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Prune juice is a common home remedy for alleviating constipation.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Orange juice is a popular home remedy for colds and other upper respiratory infections because of its rich vitamin C content.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Every senior citizen in the building — no, make that every resident over the age of 30 — is going to tell you about the doctor, prescription or home remedy that solved a similar problem.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Nasal Congestion Will Clear Up Inhaling steam is a popular home remedy for clearing nasal congestion, and drinking tea is often recommended when feeling unwell.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026

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