A term remedy is derived from Latin re- = again, and mederi = to heal, meaning something what heals again and again. The term is used as opposed to a drug, and refers to a non-prescription healing aid.
Synonyms: cure, restorative, counteraction, reparation, redress, relief, aid, help, assistance.
Home remedies include certain foods, drinks, ointments, compresses, baths, splints, and so on.
Remedies are NOT the same as over-the-counter drugs. There are no rules that would determine which product may or may not be called a remedy, and what may or may not be its ingredients. On the other hand, an over-the-counter drug ingredients are strictly regulated by FDA (US Federal Drug Administration).
