remedy

/ɹˈɛmədˌi/

/ˈɹɛmədi/

Remedy

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

synonyms : curative

a way of dealing with and improving a bad situation

synonyms : redress

to remedy

MAIN VERB

set straight or right

synonyms : amend

provide relief for

synonyms : relieve

Examples

1. He used daikon as a natural remedy for congestion.

2. Bitter orange peel is a great addition to my herbal remedies.

3. We used honey as a natural remedy for soothing a sore throat.

4. As a home remedy, I steeped lemongrass in hot water and drank it to relieve a sore throat.