The things that you have in your kitchen can be very helpful in curing a variety of diseases or ailments.  Here are the top 10 kitchen cures:

1) Heartburn - turmeric, which is one of the bitter herbs, can be ideal in providing relief from heartburn and acidity. Turmeric prevents the buildup of acids in your stomach, by increasing the flow of all kinds of digestive juices. It is advisable to use turmeric in cooking to prevent acidity attacks.

2) Constipation - garlic, which is a widely used ingredient in most cuisines, can be very helpful in constipation and stomach aches.  Garlic is a herb which stimulates the bowel movements. You can take cloves of garlic directly with hot water for fast relief. You can also use it in your cooking, to avoid constipation and stomach aches.

3) Headaches - rosemary can be very beneficial in curing headaches. There are many people who often come home from work with a headache. If you are one of those people who suffer from headache from time to time, you should drink a hot cup of water, mixed with 1 tsp of rosemary.  It will help in keeping the blood vessels clear while enhancing blood circulation.

4) Cough - honey is one of the best known natural remedies for cough. It is widely used in a variety of cuisines. If you are suffering from cough, you should take a few teaspoons of honey once or twice a day. You can also use it to make a cup of lemon tea for faster relief.

5) Sinus Pain - Thyme is an herb which can be very beneficial to everyone who suffers from sinus pain from time to time.  It is very helpful in treating respiratory infections and it also works as a natural antiseptic. Drinking thyme tea will help in keeping your nostrils clear, which in turn will provide you with relief from sinus pain.

 6) Insect bites - pepper mint or pepper mint oil can be used to cool insect stings or bites. You can apply the oil directly on the affected area as it will help in healing the itching or swelling. However, this remedy cannot be used for treating venomous snake or spider bites and you should seek immediate medical attention in such situations.

7) Throat infection - eating raw ginger or drinking ginger tea can be very helpful in treating throat infections. Ginger is a natural anti-bacterial product. It removes the bacteria which cause the infection and helps in healing the throat infection.

8) Toothache - clove oil is very effective in providing relief from toothache. You can easily find clove oil in drug stores or stores that sell health food. You can also chew a whole clove and get similar results, in case you do not have clove oil at home.

9) Cold or flu - if you are suffering from cold or flu, you can make herbal tea with cinnamon, lemon, ginger and honey, and drink it once or twice a day. It will provide you with fast and effective results.

10) Indigestion - lemongrass is an herb which can provide relief to people suffering from ingestion or bloating. Drinking lemongrass tea will help in keeping your stomach free of acidity as well.