Баранова, Starlight 9. Учебник. Module 3. Russia

boost the immune system – garlic
encourage stronger hair – stinging nettles
soothe skin – St John’s wort
kill germs – garlic
stop bleeding – stinging nettles

1 G 3 В 5 H 7 F
2 E 4 A 6 D

I haven’t tried all these cures, but I have tried some. I often gargle with chamomile when I have a sore throat and it usually makes it better. I haven’t tried Gorchichniki, but my father uses them a lot and he says they work. My mother uses plenty of garlic when she cooks so we must eat a lot. I can’t say whether it works, though – we still seem to get colds every winter!

Cabbage leaves are used for a variety of ailments in my country. They can be used to make a drink for ulcers, but you must drink it two or three times a day for at least a week for it to have any effect. If you are having trouble going to the toilet then raw cabbage can help. It can be particularly useful for diabetics and it is often recommended for kidney stones.