Acidity

till acidity subsides.

1. Take a tiny piece of jaggery (gur) every hour. Just keep it in the mouth and slowly suck it 2. Drink coconut water 3 ! times a day. "ave a plateful of watermelon (tarboo#) and$or
cucumber (kheera) every hour.

3. "arad juice% & ' teaspoon daily after meals is very effective in controlling acidity. The
juice can be mi(ed with an e)ual amount of amla juice for better results. To take out amla juice % grate an amla and s)uee#e the pulp through a clean muslin cloth to get juice.

4. *hewing a piece of harad is an age old remedy.

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Acne
*lean face with cotton wool dipped in rose water ' 3 times a day. Do not use soap. +range peel is very good in the treatment of acne. ,rind the peel with some water to a paste and apply on affected parts. when oranges are not in season% you may use a powder of dried orange peels. -or this% when oranges are in season% dry orange peels in shade. .owder finely in a grinder and sift it to make it a very fine powder. /tore in an air tight bottle for future use. 0i( & teaspoon lemon juice in & teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) powder and apply on affected areas fre)uently. /ift the cinnamon (dalchini) powder to make it into a very fine powder. *rush a fegarlic (lasan) flakes and apply on the face% once or twice a day. /wallowing & ' flakes of ragarlic regularly helps further. ,rind some neem leaves with water to a fine paste. 1pply on infected area. 0ake a paste of 2 teaspoon each of sandalwood and turmeric (haldi) powder in a little water and apply. ,rind some black cumin seeds (shah jeera) with a little vinegar (sirka) to a smooth paste. 1pply on affected parts. cumin seeds

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Anaemia
1void drinking tea and coffee immediately after meals as the tannin present in these interferes in the absorption of iron from the food. Take freshly prepared apple juice an hour before meals or just before retiring for the night. -or proper absorption of the juice% remember the stomach should be relatively empty when you have the juice and also do not take anything for about half an hour after the juice. Juice of beetroot taken & ' times daily is an e(cellent remedy for anaemia especially for children and teenagers. 3ou may combine apple and beetroot for the juice. 0i( & tablespoon amla juice with a ripe mashed banana and eat ' 3 times a day. "ave a ripe banana with & tablespoon honey% & ' times a day. /oak 4 &5 almonds (badam) and & teaspoon rice overnight. 6emove outer skin of almonds and grind to a fine paste. 7oil with &2 cups of milk and a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi). /weeten with sugar and drink for a fedays% once a day. /oak &5 &' currants (munakas) in water overnight. 6emove seeds and eat them. "ave for ' ! weeks. "ave spinach juice of &'8 gm spinach everyday% for ' 3 weeks. -oods rich in iron are honey% almonds% bananas% apricots (khurmani)% raisins (kishmish)% fenugreek (methi) leaves% fenugreek seeds (methi daana)% lettuce or salad leaves%

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onion% spinach (paalak)% grapes% tomatoes% carrots% gooseberry (amla)% beetroots (chokunder)% apples% pomegranate (anaar). "ave plenty of them if you are anaemic.

An ina !ectoris
Thoroughly mi( ' teaspoons almond oil with & teaspoon rose oil. 6ub gently on the chest% morning and evening. 7oil & teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in &2 cups water. /train and add ' teaspoon honey. Take twice daily.

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Animal bite
Take 2 teaspoon ground black cumin seeds (shah jeera)% twice daily. 1nkle swelling 9 pain 0i( e)ual )uantities of castor oil and lime juice. 0assage the affected area with this mi(ture. 1lso drink & cup warm water mi(ed with lime juice and honey

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A""etite loss (Anore#ia)

0i( and powder e)ual )uantities of carom seeds (ajwain)% fennel seeds (saunf)% dried ginger powder (sonth)% salt and black cumin seeds (shah jeera).0i( a teaspoon of this : powder and a teaspoon of hot ghee to cooked rice and eat fre)uently. Take ' teaspoon of amla juice and mi( it with ' teaspoon honey and ' teaspoon lime juice. 1dd & cup water and drink on an empty stomach every morning. To take out juice from fresh amla% remove seeds from fresh amla and grind the pulp into a fine paste. Tie it in a muslin cloth and s)uee#e out the juice. whenever fresh fruits are not available% dried amla can be used. /oak & tablespoon of dried amla at night in a cup of water. /train it the ne(t morning. 1dd &$4 teaspoon black pepper powder (kali 0irch) and ' teaspoon lime juice. Dilute it if necessary with water and drink every morning regularly on an empty stomach. Take 2 teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch) and & tablespoon jaggery powder (shakkar) mi(ed together. ;ali mirch *ut &< piece ginger (adrak) into small pieces. 1dd &2 cups of water. 7oil. /immer for ' 3 minutes. 1dd milk and sugar to taste% and take it fre)uently like tea.

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Asthma
0i( & teaspoon honey with 2 teaspoon cinnamon (dalchini) powder and have at night before going to bed. 7oil carom seeds (ajwain) in water and inhale the steam. 7oil 4 &5 flakes of garlic (lasan) in 2 cup of milk. "ave this every night. ,ives e(cellent results in early stages of asthma. 1dd a handful of drumstick leaves (sahijan) to & cup water. 7oil. /immer on loflame for 3 ! minutes. *ool and strain. 1dd salt% pepper and lemon juice to taste. "ave every day% once or twice a day. w1n e(pectorant and a very effective remedy for asthma is prepared by boiling = cloves (laung) in 3 tablespoons of water. Take & teaspoon of this decoction with a little honey% thrice daily. 0i( > teaspoon asafetida (hing)% ' teaspoon honey% 2 teaspoon juice from betel leaf (paan ka patta)% 2 teaspoon white onion juice. "ave it ' 3 times a day. To take out juice from

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betel leaf% *love flowers crush to a paste and s)uee#e through a clean muslin cloth. -or onion juice% grate the onion and s)uee#e through a clean muslin cloth. 0i( e)ual amounts of fresh ginger (adrak) juice% honey 9 pomegranate (anaar) juice. Take & tablespoon% & ' times a day. -igs (anjeer) are known to give relief by draining the phlegm (balgam). Take 3 ! dry figs% wash them well with warm water. /oak overnight in a cup of water. ?at them first thing in the morning and also drink the water. Do this for at least ' months.

$ackache
6ub some ginger paste on the affected area. 1pply oil of eucalyptus on it.

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$ad %dour
@se neem twigs as tooth paste. .owder the dried mint (pudina) leaves. @se as toothpowder.

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$aldness
7oil & cup mustard oil (sarson ka tel) with ! tablespoon henna (mehendi) leaves. -ilter and bottle. 0assage on the bald patches regularly. ,rind the remains of tobacco smoked in a hookah and add to boiling mustard oil. *ool and store. 0assage on the bald patches regularly. 6ub on the scalp & teaspoon oil in which raw mangoes have been preserved for over one year. 6epeat this treatment fre)uently. ,rind & tablespoon li)uorice root pieces (mulathi) in & cup milk with > teaspoon saffron (kesar). 1pply this paste on bald patches at bedtime continuously. ,rind fenugreek seeds (methi dana)% with water and apply on the head. Aeave for at least !5 minutes before washing. Do it every morning for a month. 7ed sores w 1pply honey on the length and breadth of a banana leaf and lie on it for a few hours. ?nsure its contact with the affected parts.

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$ed &ettin in children

,ive ' walnut halves (akhrot giri) and & teaspoon of kishmish to the child before sleeping for &5 &' days. 7elching (dakaar) ,rind ' teaspoon each carom seeds (ajwain) and dried ginger (adrak) into a fine powder. 1dd a little black salt (kala namak). Take & teaspoon of this mi(ture with & cup warm water re)uently.

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$lackheads
0i( & teaspoon lime juice in & teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) powder and apply on affected areas fre)uently. 0i( & teaspoon each turmeric (haldi) powder and juice of fresh coriander (dhania) leaves and apply daily as a face pack before going to sleep.

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7oil ' figs (anjeer) in & cup of water. Drink daily for a month.

$lood De'iciency
Take ' teaspoon of amla juice and mi( it with two teaspoonfuls each of honey and lime. 1dd & teacup water and drink on an empty stomach every morning. Bhenever fresh fruits are not available% dried amla can be used. /oak & tablespoon the previous night in a cup of water. (CoteD The treatment should continue for at least &'5 days to achieve e(pected results.) 0i( & tablespoon juice of amla with a ripe mashed banana and eat twice or three times a day. /oak ' or 3 dried figs (anjeer) in & teacup water. ?at them along with milk ne(t morning for a month. 7lood pressure E low "ave juice of &5 &8 basil (tulsi) leaves mi(ed with & teaspoon honey. *rush the leaves to a paste and s)uee#e out the juice through a muslin cloth. 7lood pressure high /ee <"F," 7A++D .6?//@6?< on page =5 7lood sugar w Take ' 3 garlic (lasan) cloves for a few days regularly. 7ody and 0uscles development /oak ' almonds% 8 pista kernels and & teaspoon poppy seeds (khuskhus) in & cup cowGs milk for an hour. ,rind. 1dd some more warm milk. Take daily for 3 months. 7ody dry itch ,rind & tablespoon poppy seeds (khuskhus) with & teaspoon water. 1dd & teaspoon lime juice. 1pply on the affected areas.

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$ody (eat
1dd ' to 3 drops of almonds oil to pomegranate (anaar) juice and drink. /oak 4 to &5 almonds and & teaspoon rice overnight. 6emove the outer skin. ,rind into a fine paste. 0i( with some milk and add a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) and sugar candy (mishri) to taste. 7oil and drink. 6emove seeds from fresh amla fruits and grind the pulp into a fine paste. Tie it in a muslin cloth and s)uee#e out the juice. Take ' teaspoon of this juice and mi( it with two teaspoonfuls each honey and limejuice. 1dd & cup water and drink on an empty stomach every morning. Take a tender bel fruit. ,rind it with & cup milk. 1pply on the head and massage well before taking a shower

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$ody !ain
7oil 3 tablespoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in & cup sesame oil (til ka tel). *ool and apply on affected parts.

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$oils
/lightly roast a big onion on a naked flame. 0ash it and mi( in teaspoon each turmeric powder and ghee. 1pply and tie a bandage. 0ash the garlic (lasan) cloves and apply e(ternally. ,round neem leaves into a paste and apply on affected parts. 1pply a paste of ginger (adrak) powder and turmeric (haldi) (&D&) on boils. ,rind some black cumin (kala jeera) seeds in a little water and apply the paste on the affected areas. "eat black pepper powder in 2 teaspoon ghee until charred. @se this as an ointment.

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Take fenugreek leaf (methi patta) paste% heat it and when lukewarm% apply on the affected parts of the body. /oak bread in warm milk and sandwich the mi(ture in between the folds of a clean cotton cloth. 1pply this poultice to the boil and hold in place with a cotton bandage. This draws the dirt to the surface of the skin and simultaneously bursts the boil.

$ody S&ellin
,rind black cumin seeds (shah jeera) with a little hot water and apply on affected parts. 7ody weak ness w /oak 4 to &5 almonds and & teaspoon rice overnight. 6emove the outer skin of almonds. ,rind into a fine paste. 0i( in some milk and a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi). 7oil and drink along with sugar candy (mishri) or ordinary sugar to taste. /prinkle the following on a platter of mango slices D & teaspoon honey% a pinch of saffron (kesar)% cardamom (chhoti illaichi) and rose water (gulab jal). Take twice daily.

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$reathin "roblem
0i( & teaspoon camphor (kapoor) in 2 cup slightly warmed coconut oil and apply on the chest. 7oil ' tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf) in & cup water till it is reduced to half. -ilter. Take & tablespoon every morning and evening for a few days. 7oil 3 tablespoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in & cup sesame oil (til ka tel). *ool and apply on affected parts

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$ronchitis in children
0i( & teaspoon oil of garlic (lasan) and 3 teaspoon honey and give a small amount three times a day to the child.

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$urns by hot &ater

Take the thin buds of banana leaves. 7andage directly on affected areas. Tie the upper part for two days and then lower parts for two more days. burns% scar. 7oil & cup neem bark (neem ki khal) in ! cups water. 6emove from fire and shake li)uid. 1pply the emerging froth on the affected area. 6epeat several times and for several days.

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$ody $urns
0ash a ripe banana and apply on burns. 7andage with betel leaves (pan ka patta). Ff you have a minor burn% immediately place an ice pack on the burnt area for &5 minutes. *ombine ! teaspoon each of lime juice% coconut oil and rub until the betel leaves mi(ture turns white. 1pply on affected parts. 1pply curry leaves (kari patta) as poultices over affected areas. /pread a thin layer of honey over the burn and cover with a dressing. 6epeat this regularly every two or three hours till it heals. 7urns by fire Fmmediately apply glycerine on the burnt area. 7urn a handful of mango leaves to ashes and apply this on the affected parts

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/lice a raw onion 9 place over the bruise. Do not apply this to broken skin.

Cataract At Early Sta es

0i( & teaspoon rose water (gulab jal) with & teaspoon fresh lime juice. 1dd &5 drops of this to the eyes.

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Chest Con estion

1dd to 2 litre of boiling water% & teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) powder along with & teaspoon turmeric (haldi) powder. *ool. Take & tablespoon of this mi(ture along with & teaspoon honey.

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Chicken"o# )n Early Sta e

Fnclude figs (anjeer) in your diet every day. *hildren irritability 6ub a nutmeg (jaiphal) lightly against a smooth grinding stone in milk and feed children who cry out at night without any apparent reasons.

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Chills
Fnstead of your regular hot tea or coffee% have a glass of hot water mi(ed with honey and lemon. .ut a teaspoon of honey% lemon juice and a little grated ginger in a glass and add hot water. /tir and drink.

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(i h Cholesterol
-inely dice an onion and mi( it with & cup buttermilk along with > teaspoon black pepper (kali mirch) powder and drink. 6egularly intake garlic (lasan) cloves for a few days. 6egularly intake coriander (dhania) decoction made by boiling ' teaspoon dry seed powder in & cup water. (0ilk and sugar can be added to improve its taste. This could be a welcome substitute for tea or coffee.)

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Cou h
0i( e)ual amounts of honey and ginger (adrak) juice. -or better results warm the mi(ture a little 9 then have it. "ave & teaspoon% ' 3 ! times a day. Three pepper corns (saboot kali mirch) sucked with a pinch of black cumin (shah jeera) and a pinch of salt gives relief. 0i( & teaspoon pepper powder with ! teaspoon gur (jaggery). 0ake small balls. /uck 3 ! balls$tablets during the day. 0i( e)ual amounts of pepper powder and sugar candy (mishri) by weight. 0i( enough pure ghee to form small balls. /uck one ball$tablet 3 ! times a day. 1void curd% bananas% ice% rice fried and cold foods. & teaspoon of basil (tulsi) leaves juice ' 3 times a dayfor children. Tulsi leaves can be crushed to a pasteand the paste s)uee#ed through a clean muslin cloth to get juice. 0i( a pinch of turmeric (haldi) with warm & cup milk and have at night.

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Consti"ation )n Adults
G1 healthy stomach is a healthy bodyG. 0any diseases have their roots in the digestive system. *onstipation is a very common problem affecting a lot of people. Brong eating habits% sedentary lifestyle 9 sluggish intestines are the main reasons. Ff the stomach is not cleared well% it leads to a lot of problems such as headaches% gas etc. "owever% use of la(atives should be discouraged as it is habit forming and also harmful in the long run. "ere are some tips to relieve you of your problem. (Ft will take some time but be persistent and you will surely benefit) Take a hot glass of water with & teaspoon honey and juice of 2 a lemon first thing in the morning. Drink one litre of water first thing in the morning. /oak = 4 dates (khajoor) in a cup of water at night. *hurn in the mi(er in the morning 9 drink first thing in the morning. *onsume appro(. '85 355 gms fresh grapes (angoor) every day. Bhen not in season% soak &' &8 raisins (kishmish) in water and have them. 6aisins should be soaked for '! !4 hours and eaten early in the morning. The water in which they are soaked should also be drunk. /imply eat a few li)uorice (mulathi) sticks. +ne of its many properties is that it is a natural la(ative.

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/oak = 4 raisins (kishmish) in hot water (depending on the age). Bhen cool% crush well and strain. Bhen given routinely even to little infants% it helps to regulate bowel movement (however care should be taken so as not to give too much otherwise the child will get loose motions.) *onsumption of = 4 apricots (khurmani) a day or ' 3 cucumbers (kheera) a day or & ' bananas a day is also very useful. 7ulk forming vegetables like carrots% radish% spinach% cabbage or roughage creating things should be consumed. Fnstead of juice always opt for eating the fruit. Bhole wheat flour should be used and processed foods (maida% cheese% confectionery) should be avoided. Taking ' 3 teaspoon of isabgol in milk or warm water either first thing in the morning or at bed time is very beneficial. 0i( 2 teaspoon honey to 2 & cup warm water and have it ' 3 times a day.

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Colic in $abies
7oil a teaspoon of fennel seeds (saunf) in a cup of water. 7oil for ' 3 minutes and keep it to cool for &8 '5 minutes. /train. 1dd & ' teaspoon to every feed of milk of the baby. Ft helps cure colic.

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Cold
1 lemon a day keeps the cold away. -or a bad cold% the juice of two lemons in 2 a litre ('2 cups) of boiling water sweetened with honey% taken at bed time% is a very effective remedy. "ave ginger (adrak) tea. *ut ginger (adrak) into &< E &2< pieces and boil with a cup of water. ,ive 4 &5 boils. /train% sweeten with 2 teaspoon sugar and drink hot. 1 tablespoon of carom seeds (ajwain) crushed and tied up in a muslin cloth can be used for inhalation to relieve congestion$blocked nose.

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1 similar small bundle placed near the pillow of sleeping children relieves congestion. 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds (jeera) is added to & glass of boiling water. /train and simmer for a few minutes. Aet it cool. Drink it & ' times a day. Ff sore throat is also present% add a few small pieces of dry ginger (adrak) to the boiling water. /i( pepper corns (saboot kali mirch) finely ground and mi(ed with a glass of warm water% sweetened with 8 = batasha (a variation of sugar candy) can be taken for a few nights. Fn the case of the acute cold in the head% boil & tablespoon full pepper powder in a cup of milk along with a pinch of turmeric (haldi) and have once daily for at least 3 days. cold with phlegm (balgam) and slight cough. Take 4 &5 tulsi leaves and wash well. To & cup of water% add these tulsi leaves% & ' cloves of garlic (lasan)% 2< piece ginger% crushed and ! 8 peppercorns (saboot kali mirch). 7oil the water and keep simmering on fire till the )uantity is reduced to > cup. *ool. /train. 1dd & teaspoon honey. Drink this every morning.

Muscular Cram"s
1pply clove oil (laung ka tel) on the affected parts.

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Dea'ness
@se raw onion juice as ear drops. .ut two drops of lukewarm neem oil inside the ear.

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Dandru''
/oak ' tablespoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in water overnight. Fn the morning grind into a fine paste. 1pply all over scalp and leave for 2 an hour. Bash with /hikakai or mild shampoo. 7oil a handful of neem leaves in ! teacups of water. 1fter cooling and filtering use for rinsing hair Dehydration due to diarrhoea /oak half a nutmeg (jaiphal) in ' cups water for over ' 3 hours. Take & teaspoon of this infusion and mi( in & cup fresh coconut water. Drink twice or thrice a day.

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Dehydration
1dd > teaspoon salt% 3 teaspoon brown sugar or ordinary sugar and ' teaspoon lime juice to & cup of water% mi( well and drink.

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Diabetes
-or diabetes% diet restriction 9 light e(ercise like walking is a must as this controls the sugar level. ,rape fruit is a splendid thing in the diet of a diabetic. "ave 3 fruits at a time% 3 times daily. 1 tablespoon of amla juice mi(ed with a cup of fresh bitter gourd (karela ) juice and taken daily for ' months will reduce blood sugar. Take dry tender leaves of the mango tree in the shade. .owder and preserve them. "alf a teaspoon of this powder twice a day in the morning and evening proves beneficial. 3 ! teaspoons juice of bitter gourd (karela)% taken every morning on an empty stomach gives good results. *oarsely powder fenugreek seeds (methi dana) and have & ' teaspoon in the morning everyday. (Hary dosage according to individual tolerance level).

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?ating &5 fresh fully grown curry leaves (kari patta) every morning for 3 months is said to prevent diabetes due to heredity factors. /oak ' teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in & cup water at night. Drink this water first thing in the morning and preferably eat the seeds too. *hew 4 &5 basil (tulsi) leaves in the morning.

*uidelines o' a Diabetics Diet

?at plenty of vegetables like lettuce (salaad patta)% tomato and fruits. @se the following fruits and vegetables sparingly and with cautionD banana% seedless grapes (angoor)% cheeku% leechi% custard apple (sharifa)% dry fruits% mango% raisins (kishmish)% potatoes% jackfruit (kathal)% carrots (gajar)% peas (mattar)% beans% sweet potato (shakarkandi)% beetroot (chukandar). -oods rich in fibre should be preferred. Daily intake of calories should be restricted.@se proteins moderately. 0ilk 9 nuts intake to be restricted to the minimum whereas have plenty of curds and buttermilk (chhach). 1void all refined foods 9 sweets. Drink 4 &5 glasses of water daily.

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De"ression
7oil > teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds in thin tea water and drink. 0i( &$4 teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder with & tablespoon freshly e(tracted amla juice. Take 3 times a day.

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Dental !roblems
Turmeric (haldi)% burnt% and finely powdered% can be used as toothpowder.

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Deli+ery %' $abies

0i( 3 teaspoon lime juice% > teaspoon powdered black pepper and & teaspoon honey in & cup water. Drink for 3 months.

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Diarrhoea
*ombine & teaspoon each powdered ginger (adrak)% powdered cumin (jeera) and powdered cinnamon (dalchini) with honey and make into a thick paste. Take & teaspoon thrice daily. 7oil & teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) in a glass of water. 1dd to this & teaspoon fresh juice of coriander leaves (dhania) and a pinch of salt. Drink twice daily after meals for ' 3 days. 0ash & ripe banana along with a pinch of salt and & teaspoon tamarind pulp (imli ka guda). Take twice a day. Drinking a strong cup of unsweetened black tea is very effective for stopping diarrhoea. .eel an apple and shred it. ;eep the shredded pieces in a plate for appro(imately '5 minutes until they turn brown in colour% and then eat them. /lice the tender unripe bel fruit. /un dry them. .owder the slices. Take & teaspoon along with warm water twice a day.

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Take every night% 3 cloves of garlic (lasan)% chopped and boiled in milk. 0ake a paste of & green chilli along with ' tablespoon lime juice and 2 teaspoon camphor (kapur). Take > teaspoon of this paste. ' or 3 teaspoon coriander seeds (saboot dhania) soaked overnight in water and taken ne(t morning with & cup buttermilk (chhach). 7oil > teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds in thin tea water and drink. 0i( juice of &8 '5 tender curry leaves (curry patta) with & teaspoon honey and drink. 1pply ginger (adrak) juice around the navel. Fnsert > teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder inside a ripe banana and eat.

Diarrhoea due to indi estion o' 'ood

Fnsert > teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder inside a ripe banana and eat. Dog bite Take 2 teaspoon powder of black cumin seeds (shah jeera) twice daily.

Ear )n'ection
?(tract & teaspoon juice from mango leaves. /lightly warm and use as ear drops when bearably hot.

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$oils inside Ear

"eat ' teaspoon mustard oil. 1dd 2 teaspoon carom (ajwain) seeds and one or two flakes of crushed garlic (lasan). 7oil till they turn red. -ilter. @se as ear drops.

,or Ear "ain due to boils use the 'olo&in :

"eat & teaspoon each of garlic (lasan) and carom seeds (ajwain) in ' tablespoon gingelly oil (til ka tel) till they turn red in colour. /train and cool. Bhen cooled to body temperature% put some drops into the ears.

Eye Achin
.owder e)ual )uantities of li)uorice (mulathi) and cumin (jeera). Take > teaspoon every day along with & teaspoon honey for a month. ?yes burning w 0ash & ripe banana along with a little curd and waterI take twice a day. 0i( e)ual )uantities of fenugreek seed (methi daana) powder along with /hikakai powder for washing hair. Bash fre)uently. ,rind an onion with & teaspoon each black pepper and poppy seeds (khuskhus) soaked in 2 cup milk. 1pply this paste on the head. 1llow it to dry for &8 '5 minutes. Bash in warm water. 0i( the juice of bottle gourd (karela) and sesame oil (til ka tel) in the ratio of !D&% and heat till the moisture is evaporated completely. +nce cool% use it for massaging the head.

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E#haustion due to o+er&ork

7oil > teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds in thin tea water and drink.

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1pply fresh lime juice on the head. 0assage well before showering off.

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6ub a nutmeg (jaiphal) against a smooth stone slab with a little water and make a paste. 1pply on affected parts. (CoteD Ft is believed by some rural% old fashioned practitioners that instead of water% oneGs own early morning saliva can be used for better results.) 1dd & teaspoon camphor (kapoor) to & teaspoon sandalwood paste and apply on the affected areas. 0i( a paste of turmeric (haldi) and neem leaves (&D&) in a little gingelly oil (til ka tel) and apply on affected areas. ,rind & tablespoon each turmeric (haldi)% neem leaves and gingelly oil (til ka tel) into a f

Eyes (a+in Dark Circles Around .hem

Take one teaspoon tomato juice% 2 teaspoon lemon juice% a pinch of turmeric (haldi) powder 9 a little gram flour (besan). 0ake a paste 9 apply. Aeave for &5 minute 9 wash off. Drink tomato juice with a few mint leaves% little lemon juice 9 salt w /oak cotton wool in cucumber (kheera) or potato juice 9 apply around the eyes. 3ou will find a change in ' 3 weeks. ?yes strain due to TH watching 7oil 2 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf) in a cup of water till it is reduced to half. *ool. @se as eye drops (*autionD 7eware of contamination).

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.ired Eyes
Aavender oil offers gentle relief for tired and strained eyes. 1dd a drop of lavender oil to 855 ml ('2 cups) of water and shake the solution well. Dip two cotton wool pads in the li)uid% s)uee#e out the e(cess water and place one pad over each eye. Ff you wear contact lenses% they must be removed beforehand.

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0i( seeds of cardamom (chhoti illaichi) along with & tablespoon honey. ?at every day. 7oil ' tablespoon fenugreek (methi) leaves along with 2 cup moong dal and &5 small onions and eat regularly. 0i( e)ual )uantities of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) powder along with /hikakai powder for washing hair. Bash fre)uently.

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,aintin
1 hot poultice of carom seeds (ajwain) used as dry fomentation for hands and feet.

,ati ue
Take a glass of grapefruit and lemon juice in e)ual parts to dispel fatigue and general tiredness after a dayGs work

,eet $urnin
0ash & ripe banana along with a little curd and waterI take twice a day.

,eet 0 Sole (a+in Cracks

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0i( e)ual )uantities of glycerin and lemon juice. 1pply every night before going to bed. This mi(ture can be made and stored in a glass bottle. 0assage your feet with castor oil every night (in winters) for ' 3 minutes and then wear socks at night. ,rind e)ual amounts of neem leaves 9 turmeric (haldi). 1pply on affected area. -inely grind a handful of henna (mehendi) leaves. 1dd ' tablespoon lemon juice and apply on the feet. 0i( the juice of bottle gourd (lauki) and sesame oil (til ka tel) in the ratio !D& and heat till all the moisture has evaporated. 7ottle and use over cracked skin.

,eet 0 Sole (a+in Cracks

0i( e)ual )uantities of glycerin and lemon juice. 1pply every night before going to bed. This mi(ture can be made and stored in a glass bottle. 0assage your feet with castor oil every night (in winters) for ' 3 minutes and then wear socks at night. ,rind e)ual amounts of neem leaves 9 turmeric (haldi). 1pply on affected area. -inely grind a handful of henna (mehendi) leaves. 1dd ' tablespoon lemon juice and apply on the feet. 0i( the juice of bottle gourd (lauki) and sesame oil (til ka tel) in the ratio !D& and heat till all the moisture has evaporated. 7ottle and use over cracked skin.

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,eet Smellin
/oak feet in strong tea for '5 minutes every day until the smell disappears. To prepare your footbath% brew two tea bags in 855 ml ('2 cups) of water for &8 minutes and pour the tea into a basin containing two litres of cool water.

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,oot Corns
Tie a fresh slice of lemon over the corn (painful area) and keep it all night. 0assage castor oil on the corns every morning and night before sleeping. 0assage for ' 3 minutes so that the oil gets absorbed. Fn 3 ! weeks the corns will disappear. 0ash & ' cloves (laung) 9 garlic (lasan) and tie over the corns. ;eep overnight.

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Athlete1s ,oot
;eeping your feet clean and dry is enough to discourage the growth of this fungal infection. 6emember% it is infectious and you must keep and wash your shoes% socks and towel separately. To soothe the broken areas of your feet% simply soak them for &5 minutes in a footbath of apple cider vinegar mi(ed with water.

,latulence
/oak 3 tablespoon carom (ajwain) seeds in an ade)uate )uantity of lime juice and dry in the shade. Bhen fully dried% powder with a little black salt. Take & teaspoon of this mi(ture twice daily for a few days with a little warm water. (This treatment is more effective when fats and spices are

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?(tract & teaspoon each juice of tulsi leaves and bel flowers. 1dd & teaspoon honey. Take twice a day. Tea made by boiling & teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)% taken twice or thrice a day provides e(cellent remedy. (1 little honey or lemon juice can be added to improve the flavour). ,rind a few roots of the mango tree into a fine paste and apply on the palm and soles of the patients. The neem leaf decoction taken with pepper powder lowers temperature. 2 teaspoon ground pepper is mi(ed in warm water along with & teaspoon palm candy (sugar obtained from palm). This drink is taken at bedtime. w -ruit juice taken fre)uently. 6egular intake of a pinch of saffron (kesar). 1pply sandalwood paste on the forehead to bring the temperature down. 7oil ' tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf) in & teacup water till it is reduced to half. -ilter. Take & tablespoon every morning and evening for a few days. (This filtrate% when used to wash the eyes fre)uently% is reported to strengthen the eye muscles. Ft is a good cleansing lotion for inflamed eyes.)

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,e+er o' unkno&n ori in

7oil & tablespoon tulsi leaves with & teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) in ' teacups water. Take & cup of this decoction with milk and sugar to taste ' or 3 times a day.

,e+erishness
0i( & teacup fresh lemon juice in tender coconut water and drink.

*as !roblem
/ome people are allergic or have intolerance for milk% milk products and wheat% wheat products but go through life without ever reali#ing this and keep suffering from acute gas trouble. Aactose intolerance (from milk) is being recogni#ed in the west as also gluten intolerance (from wheat). "ence giving up these two things may greatly benefit you. Fnstead of wheat you can have rice or chapatis of mai#e% jawar or bajara. w 0i( > teaspoon dry ginger powder (sonth) with a pinch of asafoetida (hing).

*olden 2ules 'or *as !atients

1void heavy (fried)% spicy food. Do not eat very large meals% instead eat small meals. Try to eat a little% every ' hours% so that the gap between the meals is not too big. Do some e(ercise. ?ven a walk will do wonders.

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*astroenteritis
1 decoction of &8 '5 tulsi leaves taken along with a pinch of rock salt (kala namak) helps in the cure.

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/oak cumin seeds (jeera) in lime juice overnight. ;eep this mi(ture under the sun till completely dry. 7ottle it. *hew 2 teaspoon of this mi(ture and drink with a glass of warm water.

*iddiness due to blood "ressure

/oak & teaspoon each of powdered amla% coriander seeds (saboot dhania) and sandalwood in a cup of water overnight. /train and drink the ne(t day. *ontinue for a few days.

*outy !ains
0i( mustard oil and rectified alcohol (& part oil to !5 parts alcohol) and use as a lotion. 0ake a poultice of ground fenugreek seeds (methi dana)I use on the affected part.

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(air Dullness And Coarseness

,rind fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) to a paste and apply the leaf paste over the scalp before a bath.

(air ,allin
Take a handful of neem leaves and boil them in ! cups water. 1fter cooling and filtering% use the decoction for rinsing hair. 0i( e)ual )uantities of dried curry leaves (curry patta)% lime peel (nimbu ka chilka)% /hikakai% fenugreek seeds (methi daana) 9 green gram (moong saboot) and grind them finely. /tore and use as a substitute for soap or shampoo. 1pply fenugreek (methi) seeds% ground with some water and the paste on the head. 1llow to soak at least for !5 minutes before washing. @se every morning for a month.

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(air 3oss
1pply a little almond oil (badam ka tel) on scalp fre)uently and massage.

(air *reyin
Bet a lemon half and rub lemon juice into the scalp well. Bash off after it turns dry. ,rind & tablespoon each% pulp of amla and lime juice. 0assage this into the hair before going to bed. Bash it ne(t morning. /oak shredded ginger (adrak) in honey. ?at a spoonful every morning.

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(air .hinnin
7athe the hair in & cup coconut milk twice or thrice a week for a few months.

(ead hea+iness
,rind the fresh amla fruits into a fine paste and apply on affected parts. ,rind ' to 3 cloves (laung) into a fine paste along with 2 teaspoon dried ginger (sonth) and apply on nose% forehead% etc.

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(eadache
6oast some ajwain dry on a tawa. Tie it in a muslin bag and sniff fre)uently. 0ake a paste of ' 3 powdered cloves (laung) and salt. 1pply this paste on the forehead. 1 paste made of dry ginger (sonth) with a little water or milk when applied to the forehead also gives relief. 1 ripe apple% after removing the upper rind and the inner hard portion should be taken with a little salt every morning on an empty stomach. *ontinue for a week. This yields good results even in case of chronic headaches. 0i( & teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) in & teaspoon water and apply on the forehead. Ft is very effective in headache due to e(posure to cold air. *rush an onion and apply the paste on the head. ,rind &5 &8 tulsi leaves with ! cloves (laung) and & teaspoon dried ginger (sonth) into a paste and apply. Tulsi TeaD 0i( 4 &5 basil (tulsi) leaves% 2< piece ginger (adrak)% J black pepper corns (saboot kali mirch) powdered coarsely with & large cup ('55 ml) water. 7oil for ' minutes. 6emove from heat% cover and keep for ' 3 minutes. /train% add boiled milk% sugar and drink warm. Aie down covering yourself with a sheet for 8 &5 minutes. Ft is very helpful in headaches% cold% indigestion. Drink ' 3 times a day. ( For children reduce quantity to half. ) -ollow the simple *hinese accupressure techni)ue and say goodbye to those nasty headaches. This can be done anywhere and at any time. .lace your thumb on the web of skin between the thumb and inde( finger of your other palm and apply pressure for about two minutes. 6epeat on the other hand. "owever% this *hinese accupressure massage is not recommended for pregnant women.

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(eadache due to e#"osure to cold air

0i( & teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) in & teaspoon water and apply on the affected parts. "eadache on one side w .owder e)ual )uantities of li)uorice (mulathi) and cumin (jeera). Take > teaspoon every day along with & teaspoon honey for a month. 0i( & teaspoon each of the following powders and storeD camphor (kapoor)% nutmeg (jaiphal)% cardamom (chhoti illaichi) and cloves (laung). Take ' pinches with warm water. "eart attack w Take 2 teaspoon garlic (lasan) powder every day.

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(eart burn
1dd & tablespoon mint (pudina) leaves to & cup water. Take twice or thrice a day.

(eart "ain
7oil 2 teaspoon sandalwood powder in & cup water. Drink thrice daily.

(eart "al"itation
7oil > teaspoon powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds in thin tea water and drink.

(eart "roblem
?at > teaspoon asafetida (hing) along with one large raisin (kishmish) every day. "eart weakness w 6egular intake of ripe bananas strengthens the heart.

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(eat e#haustion
1pply some sandalwood oil on the forehead.

(eat stroke
"ave the cooling drink GpannaG. To prepare this% cook unripe or green mangoes in hot ashes. ?(tract the pulp and mi( with water and sugar. 3ou may even pressure cook the mangoes if you cannot make provision for the ashes.

(eels ha+in "ain

0i( e)ual amounts by weight of carom seeds (ajwain)% onion seeds (kalaunji) fenugreek seeds (methi daana) and saboot isabgol. "ave & tablespoon every day first thing in the morning. Ff you like you can grind them slightly in the mi(er makes it more effective. This treatment takes a couple of months but is a sure shot remedy. Cote D /aboot isabgol% tiny very light pinkish particles% will be available with your grocer or if you re)uest him he will get it for you from the wholesale market. Do not use the husk which is generally used by people for constipation as that is less effective but not harmful. Ff saboot isabgol is not available husk can be used but if takes longer for the pain to go.

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(e"atitis
& to ' teaspoon fresh juice of coriander (dhania) leaves is mi(ed in & cup buttermilk and taken ' 3 times.

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(iccu"s
Drink 2 glass water% slowly. w ;eep a teaspoon of sugar in your month and suck slowly. /wallow 2 teaspoon mustard seeds (sarson) mi(ed with 2 teaspoon pure ghee. ,rind ! cardamom (chhoti illaichi) well. 7oil it in '2 cups or 2 litre water. Bhen about & cup water remains% remove from fire and sieve it through a muslin cloth. Aet it cool. Bhen warm% drink a glassful. Borks like magic. /uck ' 3 small pieces of fresh ginger (adrak). This helps in hiccups which keep occurring again and again

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(i h $lood !ressure
6estrict salt intake and drink plenty of fluids (at least 4 &5 glasses of water daily) Drink curry leaves (curry patta) juice initially 3 times a day (& glassful) for & ' months and then reduce to only once in the morning. "ave it on empty stomach. -or taking out juiceD fill your mi(y with washed curry leaves% add 2 3$! glass water. *hurn well and sieve. 1dd 2 & lemon juice and drink fresh. "ave single pod garlic (lasan)% one pod first thing every morning or if this is not available% have & ' cloves of ordinary garlic (lasan). Ff you get discomfort with having garlic first thing in the morning% have ' cloves twice a day swallow with water any time or with meals. 0i( & teaspoon honey% & teaspoon ginger (adrak) juice% & teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder. "ave twice a day. ,o on an apple diet for a few days. Ft has a diuretic effect and thus brings down the 7... -ruits such as mausami% orange% peaches (aaru)% plum (aloo bukhara)% watermelon (tarboo#) are also beneficial.

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"aving rice% particularly brown rice as the main staple food is very beneficial. 1s rice has very low sodium content and low cholesterol% it is a perfect diet for those who have been advised to have low salt diets. *onsumption of natural diuretics like coconut water% butter milk% coriander (dhania) juice (make from green coriander in the same way as curry leaves juice) is very beneficial. Aast but not the least% rest% rela(ation and good sleep are effective in keeping 7... under control. Drink coriander (dhania) juice made from fresh dhania (same way as curry leaves juices) 3 times a day. Ff this is not effective% start having fenugreek (methi) juice instead (made from fresh methi) and if this is also not effective% move to curry leaves juice. Drink each juice for &5 &' days at least before you decide. Ff it is not working and then move to the ne(t one.

(oarseness
Take & teaspoon onion juice mi(ed with & teaspoon honey. .our & glass boiling water on a mi(ture of & teaspoon each of cinnamon (dalchini) and cardamom (chhoti illaichi). -ilter and use as a gargle when warm. 7oil ' teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf) in barley water and take twice or thrice a day.

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(oarse +oice
0i( seeds of cardamom (chhoti illaichi) along with & tablespoon honey. ?at every day.

)ndi estion
7oil 8 = sticks of powdered cinnamon (dalchini) in a glass of water. 1dd a pinch of pepper powder and little honey. 1 tablespoon of above concoction taken 2 hour after meals relieves indigestion and flatulence (gas). 0i( > teaspoon pepper powder% > teaspoon of cumin (jeera) powder to a glass of buttermilk. "ave this & ' times a day. 1 golden rule to avoid indigestionD get up from the dining table when you can still eat some more or are a little hungry. *hew food well. 1dd & teaspoon fresh grated ginger (adrak) to & cup water. *over and simmer on low heat for 8 minutes. /tain and drink & ' times a day. /oak one teaspoon of celery seeds in a glass of buttermilk for 8 = hours. ,rind in the same buttermilk and drink it & ' times a day.

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)nsect bites
Drink ' to 3 teaspoon coriander (dhania) leaf juice mi(ed in & cup water. 1lso apply sandalwood paste on the affected area. Take & teaspoon basil (tulsi) leaf juice and drink with water. 1lso apply e(ternally. Fnsomnia (/leeplessness) w *onsume plenty of curd. 1lso massage head with curd before washing. Hery helpful. 1dd ' teaspoon of honey to a big cupful of water and have it before going to bed. 7abies generally fall asleep after having honey. 1 cup of warm milk sweetened with honey should be taken before going to bed. "ave it everyday. Juice of celery leaves (ajwain ka patta) with thick ribs 9 brittle stalks mi(ed with a tablespoon of honey when had at night before retiring helps to rela( into a restful sleep.

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1 teaspoon of fried powder of cumin seeds (jeera) mi(ed with the pulp of a ripe banana should be taken at night regularly. ' teaspoon juice of fenugreek (methi) leaves along with & teaspoon honey may be taken daily. /oak & tablespoon leaves of fresh mint (pudina) in & cup water for 35 minutes. Drink every night. (Do not boil.) Take seeds of watermelon and white poppy seeds (khuskhus) and grind them separately. 0i( e)ual amounts by weight. "ave 3$! teaspoon once in the morning and once before sleeping. Take for & 3 weeks as needed. "ave raw onion with meals particularly with dinner.

)ntestinal &orms
?at papayas fre)uently. Take 8 &5 seeds of bitter gourd (karela) and crush them. -ry them in a little ghee. Take twice daily. -enugreek seeds (methi dana)% fried and powdered. 1dd to drinking water and drink ' 3 times daily for ' 3 days. Take & tablespoon juice e(tracted from bitter gourd (karela) leaves. 0i( into a glassful of buttermilk and take every morning. Take & teaspoon raw turmeric (haldi) juice% mi(ed with a pinch of salt first thing in the morning. /teep some cloves (laung) in 2 cup water for = to 4 hours and use it for enema. -ry & teaspoon dried neem flowers in & teaspoon ghee and mi( with & cup boiled rice and eat twice or thrice a day. /lice and dry the kernel of mango. 0i( & tablespoon fenugreek (methi) and powder. Take & teaspoon in buttermilk.

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)rritability
0i( &$4 teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder with & tablespoon freshly e(tracted amla juice. Take 3 times a day

4aundice
0ash a ripe banana along with & tablespoon honey and eat twice a day for a few days. -re)uently intake lime juice. w Take > teaspoon turmeric (haldi) along with a glass of hot water ' or 3 times daily. 2 teaspoon ginger juice with & teaspoon each fresh lime and mint (pudina) juice mi(ed with a tablespoon of honey% taken fre)uently. -inely grind some bel leaves. Take & teaspoon of this paste along with a pinch of black pepper and follow it with & cup of buttermilk thrice a day. 1 fine paste of tender papaya leaves% about 2 teaspoon paste% is taken with some water. .our over a handful of lime leaves in & cup hot water and take the infusion. 0ake a fine powder of & teaspoon each crushed li)uorice (mulathi) root% chicory seeds (kaasni) and rock salt (kala namak). Take 2 teaspoon with water twice daily.

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4oint "ains (arthritis5 rheumatism5 out)

/)uee#e half a lime (lemon) in one glass of hot water (as hot as you can drink) and drink it. "ave this 4 &5 times a day. "aving lemon juice might seem like a contradiction to what you

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have always believed that sour things are bad for joint pains but the action of lemon in the body is alkaline and its rich vitamin * content is valuable in the treatment of joint pains. Fnitially for a few days you might feel that the pain is increasing but gradually it decreases. 1 diet of only bananas for 3 ! days is advised. 3ou can have 4 K bananas a day. 0ake a tea from papaya seeds and have = J cups a day for at least ' weeks. "ave & ' garlic (lasan) cloves or & garlic (lasan)% which has only & clove in a pod% first thing in the morning. 0i( & teaspoon of dry amla powder with ' teaspoon of jaggery (gur) and have it twice daily for a month. 6egularly massage with neem oil. w Take a handful of fresh neem leaves. ,rind them in the mi(er. /train. 1dd lemon juice and drink & ' times a day on an empty stomach (people prone to acidity should not have this). Take e)ual )uantities of asparagus seeds (shatavari)% black cumin seeds (shah jeera)% fenugreek (methi daana) seeds and carom seeds (ajwain). .owder and take 2 teaspoon every morning. *ombine = teaspoons each of ginger (adrak) and caraway seed (shah jeera) along with 3 teaspoon of black peppercorns (saboot kali mirch) and grind into a fine powder. "ave 2 teaspoon with water twice daily. /oak & ' teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi daana) in a cup of curd overnight. ?at in the morning on an empty stomach or soak & ' teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi daana) in & cup water overnight. Drink the water first thing in the morning and also eat the methi seeds. +n an empty stomach have 3 ! walnuts (akhrot) or fresh coconut for a few days. Take out & tablespoon juice of fresh leaves of bathua and drink every day on an empty stomach for ' 3 months. Do not add anything to the juice and do not eat anything before and after for ' hours.

Dos 6 Don1ts about the diet

Diet should be low in fat% protein and salt. w 1void milk 9 buttermilk. 1void coffee% tea% alcohol% smoking 9 processed foods. Beight reduction is mandatory for overweight people. Take plenty of citrus fruits% fruit juices% fruits% vegetables 9 salads. 1 golden ruleD To be followed religiously with all types of treatments e(ercise the affected joint every day. The e(ercise goes a long way in helping movement% mobility of the joint and also in reducing pain.

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Kidney mal'unctionin
-re)uent intake of coriander (dhania) teaD boil or steep ' teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder in a glass of boiling hot water. 1dd sugar and milk to taste. 1dd more almonds to the daily diet. Aactation in mothers w -re)uently% cook unripe papayas (kacha papita) and eat. 2 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) taken every night along with & cup milk. 0i( together & teaspoon each cumin (jeera) powder 9 sugar and take with warm milk after dinner every day for a few days.

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3actation in mothers
-re)uently% cook unripe papayas (kacha papita) and eat. 2 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) taken every night along with & cup milk.

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0i( together & teaspoon each cumin (jeera) powder 9 sugar and take with warm milk after dinner every day for a few days. 7oil ' teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds in 2 cup water. -ilter. 0i( in 2 cup milk and & teaspoon honey. Drink once a day for a few days. 7oil ' teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf) in barley water and take twice or thrice a day. ,rind a handful of bitter gourd (karela) leaves into a fine paste and apply on breasts.

3actation5 sto""in
Tie warmed leaves of dhatura on the breasts. Aegs% swelling and pain w 0i( e)ual )uantities of castor oil and lime juice. 0assage the affected area with this mi(ture. 1lso drink & cup warm water mi(ed with lime juice and honey.

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3ice
,rind the seeds of neem into a fine powder and mi( in some groundnut oil. 1pply to the scalp. 1llow it to remain overnight. Bash off ne(t morning. 0i( & teaspoon lime juice with & teaspoon garlic (lasan) paste and apply on head. ,rind J to 4 almond (badam) kernels with & to ' teaspoon lime juice and apply on the hair.

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3on e+ity
8 to &5 basil (tulsi) leaves taken along with water every morning on an empty stomach continuously for &54 days. Aow blood pressure "ave juice of basil (tulsi) leaves (&5 &8) mi(ed with & teaspoon honey. w 1dd 3$! cup crushed li)uorice (mulathi) root to ! cups cold water and allow it to stand for ' hours. Then bring it )uickly to a boil and steep for 8 minutes. 1dd this to the bathwater in the tub.

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Memory im"ro+ement
Take a mi(ture of & teaspoon honey and a pinch of finely powdered cinnamon (dalchini) every night regularly. Take 2 teaspoon black cumin (kala jeera) powder and mi( it with honey. ?at small )uantities of it twice a day. 0i( & teaspoon each amla root powder and white sesame seed (safed til) powder. 1dd & teaspoon honey and eat every day for a few days.

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Menstrual "ains
7oil & teaspoon saffron (kesar) in 2 cup water. Aet it reduce to become & tablespoon. Divide this decoction into three portions and take with e)ual )uantities of water% thrice daily for a couple of days.

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Menstruation delay
Take 2 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) every night along with & cup milk. .owder & teaspoon dried mint (pudina) leaves and take with & teaspoon honey% thrice daily. w = to 4 almonds% crushed and mi(ed in & cup milk along with & egg yolk (white)% 2 teaspoon sesame powder (til ) and & teaspoon honey. Take once or twice a day.

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Menstruation5 e#cessi+e bleedin

,rind some bel leaves into a fine paste. Take & teaspoon with warm water and drink some cold water as well. ,rind &5 fresh lead buds of figs (anjeer) and apply on the lower abdomen below the navel for a few hours. 6epeat this fre)uently. 7oil & teaspoon coriander (dhania) seeds in ' cups water till it is reduced to & cup. 1dd sugar to taste and drink when lukewarm. 6epeat twice or thrice a day.

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Menstruation5 "ain'ul and irre ular

1 piece of fresh ginger (adrak)% ground and boiled in a cup of water. The infusion is taken thrice daily after meals along with sugar.

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Mornin sickness
0i( & teaspoon each fresh juice of mint (pudina) and lime along with & tablespoon honey. Take 3 times a day. 0i( juice of &8 '5 tender curry leaves (curry patta) with ' teaspoon lime juice and & teaspoon sugar. Take in the morning. 0i( &$4 teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder with & tablespoon freshly e(tracted amla juice. Take 3 times a day. 2 teaspoon ginger (adrak) juice with & teaspoon each fresh lime and mint (pudina) juice mi(ed with a tablespoon of honey% taken fre)uently

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Mos7uito bite
1pply lime juice diluted with water on body.

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Mouth in'ection
.owder dried mint (pudina). @se as toothpowder.

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Mouth )n'lammation
/oak & tablespoon crushed li)uorice (mulathi) root in ' cups water for ' to 3 hours and use it for gargling fre)uently.

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Mouth ulcers (chhale)

0i( some coconut milk with honey and massage the gums 3 to ! times a day. ,argle with (or apply) freshly e(tracted coconut milk from a ripe coconut fre)uently. 0i( the pulp of a ripe bel fruit with jaggery (gur) and eat once a day. 0i( & tea cup bel pulp with & teaspoon sugar and eat early morning on an empty stomach for 3 days. *oriander (dhania) decoction prepared by boiling & teaspoon coriander seeds (saboot dhania) in & cup water% gargled when lukewarm% fre)uently. *hew one or two tender leaves of fig (anjeer) and leaf buds fre)uently and wash the mouth with warm water.

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/oak & tablespoon crushed li)uorice (mulathi) root in ' cups water for ' to 3 hours and use it for gargling fre)uently. 7oil ' tablespoon fenugreek (methi) leaves along with 2 cup green gram (moong dal) and &5 small onions. ?at regularly. -enugreek seeds (methi dana)% fried and powdered. This is added to drinking water. Drink ' 3 times daily for ' 3 days. 1n infusion of fenugreek (methi) leaves gargled 8 = times daily for a couple of days.

Mucus in cou h
.our & cup boiling water over 2 teaspoon each of ginger (adrak) powder% clove (laung) powder and cinnamon (dalchini) powder. -ilter. /weeten with & teaspoon honey and drink.

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Muscular cram"s
1pply clove oil on the affected parts.

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Apply clove oil as poultice on the affected areas Muscular pain War the papaya leaf over the fire and apply on affected parts. !eat "in"er #adra$% paste &ith tur eric #haldi% paste #1'1% and apply. (oa$ ) teaspoon li*uorice # ulathi% root po&der in 1 cup &ater and leave overni"ht. +i, into the infusion 1 cup rice "ruel #coo$ed -ro$en rice% and ta$e every ornin". Nasal con estion
*rush a fistful of carom seeds (ajwain) and tie up in a cotton napkin and place it near the pillow. .ut & teaspoon cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds on burning coal and inhale the smoke.

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Ner+ousness
1pply fresh lime juice on the head. 0assage well before showering off. /teep & tablespoon mint (pudina) leaves in & cup water for 35 minutes. Drink the infusion% do not boil.

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Nose bleedin
Drop lemon juice in nostrils. @se juice of fresh coriander leaves (dhania) as nasal drops. Dip a cotton bud in rose water and dab it on to the inside of your nostrils to stop the bleeding.

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Nose bleedin due to body heat

Aemon juice dropped into nostrils provides e(cellent relief.

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Juice of fresh coriander leaves (dhania) can be used as nasal drops.

Nose blocka e due to cold and "hle m

0ake into a very fine powder e)ual )uantities of the followingD cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds% cinnamon (dalchini)% black pepper (kali mirch) and cumin (jeera). /niff this powder fre)uently to induce snee#ing.

Nose blocka e &ith se+ere cold

0ake into a very fine powder e)ual )uantities of the followingD cardamom (chhoti illaichi) seeds% cinnamon (dalchini)% black pepper (kali mirch) and cumin (jeera). /niff this powder fre)uently to induce snee#ing.

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Nose runnin
6ub a nutmeg (jaiphal) on a smooth grinding stone along with some cowGs milk. 1pply this paste on forehead and nose.

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%besity
0i( lime juice with honey and water. Drink a glass of this every morning. 0i( 3 teaspoon lime juice with > teaspoon powdered black pepper (kali mirch) and & teaspoon honey along with & cup water and drink for 3 months. Take & teaspoon lime juice with & cup water in the morning. ?at &5 fresh% fully grown curry leaves (curry patta) every morning for 3 to ! months. ?at a tomato before breakfast.

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%ld a e "roblems
7oil & teaspoon ginger (adrak) in & cup water till reduced to 2 cup. 1dd to it 2 cup cowGs milk% ' pieces of cardamom (chhoti illaichi)% 8 strands of saffron (kesar) and & teaspoon sugar. Drink every morning.

!hysical &eakness
/oak ' or 3 dried figs (anjeer) overnight in & cup water. ?at them along with & tablespoon honey the ne(t morning. *ontinue for a month. -ry in & tablespoon butter% ' teaspoon each wheat flour% almond paste and poppy seeds (khuskhus) paste. ?at this along with & cup boiled leaves of fenugreek (methi).

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!iles
0i( & teaspoon fresh juice of mint (pudina) leaves with & teaspoon lemon juice 9 & tablespoon honey. Take 3 times a day. 7oil a mashed ripe banana in & teacup milk 9 take ' 3 times a day. 0i( juice of &8 '5 tender curry leaves (kadi patta) with & teaspoon honey 9 drink. Take & tablespoon black cumin seeds (kala jeera) and roast them. 0i( in another tablespoon of black cumin seeds (unroasted) and powder them finely. Take 2 teaspoon of this powder with a glass of water everyday.

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Bash ' 3 dried figs (anjeer) very well 9 soak in a glass of cold water overnight. "ave it first thing in the morning. /imilarly have figs in the evening that have been soaked in the morning. "ave them for ' 3 weeks for good results. Ft is effective in ordinary as well as bleeding piles. 3 teaspoon of the juice of the leaves of bitter gourd (karela) mi(ed with a glassful of buttermilk taken every morning for a month is a good remedy for piles. The juice of radish (mooli) or consuming fresh radish is very effective. The juice should be given in doses of =5 K5 ml morning 9 evening. Take 2 teaspoon each of powder of dried pomegranate flowers (anaar daana)% poppy seeds (khuskhus) 9 dried neem leaves% twice a day with milk for bleeding piles. *onsuming buttermilk after food is very beneficial in the treatment and eradication of piles. 0i( > teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) powder 9 rock salt (white) to your buttermilk. .recaution D *onstipation should be avoided as it leads to an aggravation of piles.

!im"les0acne0$lackheads
1pplication of fresh mint (pudina) juice over face every night cures pimples and prevents dryness of the skin. 0i( e)ual amounts of lemon juice and rose water (gulab jal). 1pply on face and keep for 2 hour. &8 '5 days of this application helps cure pimples and also removes blemishes 9 scars. 6ub nutmeg (jaiphal) in unboiled milk to form a paste. 1pply on the face 9 let it dry. Bash off with warm water. Do it ' 3 times a day. 3ou will see the pimples disappearing in 3 ! days. 1 couple of garlic (lasan) cloves% crushed 9 rubbed on the face & ' times a day. This process is further helped by taking raw garlic regularly. "ave & ' cloves in the morning. 1pply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Bash off with warm water ne(t morning. ,rind some neem leaves with water to a fine paste. 1pply on infected area. w ,rind e)ual )uantity of nutmeg (jaiphal)% black pepper (kali mirch) and sandalwood. 1pply on affected area. *lean face with rose water (gulab jal) ' 3 times a day. The orange peel (santare ka chilka) is very valuable in the treatment of acme 9 pimples. .ound the peel with water on a piece of stone and apply in the affected area. Bhen oranges are not in season% dry peel in shade. .owder the dried peels 9 store.

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!rickly heat
0i( dry sandalwood powder with rose water (gulab jal) to make a paste. 1pply on affected parts. Bhen dry% wash it off. Ft prevents e(cessive sweating 9 heals inflamed skin.

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2e"roducti+e &eakness
7oil & cup milk with 2 teaspoon pepper powder and = to 4 crushed almonds. Take at bedtime.

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2heumatic "ain
7oil 3 tablespoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in & cup sesame oil (til ka tel). *ool and apply on affected parts. ' to 3 teaspoon pepper powder is fried in ' teaspoon sesame oil (til ka tel) until charred. Bhen it is warm% it is applied on the affected areas and massaged lightly.

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1 3 inch piece of dried ginger (sonth) is ground with a grape si#ed piece of asafoetida (hing) in milk. The paste is applied on the affected area. The area is e(posed to the sun for imparting warmth and heat.

Scars remo+al 'rom 'ace

7lanch 9 grind a few almonds to a fine paste with ' tablespoon milk and one tablespoon each of orange 9 carrot juice. 1pply well on face and neck. Aeave for 2 hour% then wash off. 1pply one tablespoon finely ground raw papaya on face and neck. ;eep for &8 '5 minutes and wash off. Bash face with coconut water (nariyal pani). 1pply coconut water on face and leave for &8 '5 minute before washing it off. ,rind one teaspoon yellow mustard (peeli rai) to a paste with & tablespoon malai$cream 9 apply on face and neck. Aeave for &8 '5 minutes. This also removes itching as well as blemishes from the skin. Bash 9 grind a few fresh mint (pudina) leaves to a smooth paste. 1pply 9 leave for 2 hour or apply every night before going to sleep. This helps in getting rid of pimples along with the blemishes. 1pply a teaspoon of olive oil mi(ed with 2 a teaspoon of lime juice. Aeave it for '5 '8 minute 9 then wash off. Take the pulp of a ripe tomato. 1dd a few drops of lemon juice 9 rub on the face and neck. Aeave for '5 '8 minute. Bash off. Ff your skin is dry% rub a stick of sandalwood in milk 9 if skin is oily rub it in rose water (gulab jal) and then apply on face. Aeave for an hour and then wash with cold water. Hery effective during summers. -or a dry 9 blemished skin% mi( a tablespoon gram flour (besan)% add a pinch of turmeric (haldi)% > teaspoon orange peel (santare ka chilka) powder% a teaspoon curd (dahi) 9 a teaspoon milk. 1pply on face 9 neck. Bhen skin feels taunt% rub it off with finger tips or wash off with tap water.

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Scars due to burn

7oil & cup neem bark in ! cups water. 6emove from fire and shake li)uid. 1pply the emerging froth on the affected area. 6epeat several times and for several days.

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Se#ual debility
-ry e)ual )uantities of carom (ajwain) seeds and kernel of tamarind seeds (imli ke beej) in ghee. .owder and store in a dry% cool place. 0i( & teaspoon of this powder in a glass of milk along with & tablespoon honey. Drink daily at bedtime. 0ake paranthas of wheat flour by adding 2 cup fenugreek (methi) leaves% 2 teaspoon ground almonds% 2 teaspoon poppy seeds (khuskhus) and a little ghee. ?at every day for !5 days. /oak 4 to &5 almonds and & teaspoon rice overnight. 6emove the outer skin. ,rind into a fine paste. 0i( in some milk and a pinch of turmeric (haldi) powder. 7oil and drink along with sugar candy (mishri) or ordinary sugar to taste. Take ' teaspoon of amla juice and mi( it with two teaspoonfuls each honey and lime juice. 1dd & teacup water and drink on an empty stomach every morning. (1ttentionD The treatment should continue for at least &'5 days to achieve e(pected results.) 7oil & teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in a cup of water and drink. 2 teaspoon ginger (adrak) juice mi(ed with honey and a semi boiled egg% taken at night.

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0i( > teaspoon nutmeg (jaiphal) powder in teaspoon honey and take with a half boiled egg an hour before going to bed. +nion seeds (kalaunji) dried and powdered% & teaspoon eaten 3 times daily along with sugar or honey. 7oil & teacup milk with 2 teaspoon black pepper (kali mirch) powder and = to 4 crushed almonds. Take at bedtime. ,rind ' or 3 teaspoon dried pomegranate seeds (anaar dana) and take once or twice along with milk. 0i( > teaspoon saffron (kesar) with milk. Take twice daily. 0i( sesame seeds (til) with jaggery (gur) and eat.

Se#ual under8de+elo"ment in &omen

= to 4 almonds% crushed and mi(ed in & cup milk along with & egg yolk% 2 teaspoon ground sesame seeds (til) and & teaspoon honey. Take once or twice a day.

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Se#ual &eakness
+nion seeds (kalaunji) powdered% & teaspoon eaten 3 times daily along with sugar or honey.

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Skin aller ies

,rind & tablespoon poppy seeds (khuskhus) with & teaspoon water. 1dd & teaspoon lime juice. 1pply on the affected areas. 0i( & teaspoon lime juice with sandalwood paste and apply all over.

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Skin cracked
-or dry% cracked hands apply a mi(ture of grated potato soaked in olive oil. Aeave this on for &5 minutes and then rinse off.

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Skin com"le#ion
0i( e)ual )uantities of almond oil and honey and apply on the face. /nee#ing w 7oil ' tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf) in & cup water till it is reduced to half. -ilter. Take & tablespoon every morning and evening for a few days.

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S"rain
*hop raw onions (pya#) and put in a towel. .lace this over the sprain to relieve pain and bring down the swelling. 1lternatively% make a footbath of lavender oil and water and soak your ankle% but do not massage the area. ,rind lime leaves into a fine paste. 0i( it with an e)ual )uantity of butter. 1pply on the affected areas. 0i( e)ual parts of almond oil 9 garlic oil and massage over the affected parts

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Stomach ache
/wallow with warm water% & teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) and pinch of salt.

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& teaspoon pure ghee mi(ed with a pinch of asafoetida (hing)% swallow with warm water. 0i( & teaspoon mint (pudina) juice% & teaspoon lemon juice% juice of >< piece ginger (adrak) and a pinch of black salt (kala namak) and drink it. 0i( a little asafoetida (hing) with water to make a paste. 1pply on and around the navel. Drink & ' teaspoon brandy with a little warm water. ,ives immediate relief from gas. 0i( carom seeds (ajwain) with lemon juice and dry in the sun. 7ottle it and have a teaspoon whenever you feel that something is wrong with your stomach (very good for stomach digestion% gas% indigestion etc.) 1nd then there is the age old method of using a hot water bottle and lying down on your stomach to get relief. stomach pain around navel ,rind ' teaspoon each carom seeds (ajwain) and dried ginger (sonth) into a fine powder. 1dd a little black salt (kala namak). Take & teaspoon of this mi(ture with & teacup warm water fre)uently.

Stomach5 burn
Take & teaspoon fenugreek seed (methi daana) powder along with milk or buttermilk (chhach) twice daily for a few days.

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Stomach u"set (loose motions)

-or children D ripe 9 sweet apples crushed to a pulp (can be steamed) can be given as & ! tablespoon several times a day. 0ashed ripe banana with a little salt% should be taken ' 3 time a day. 1 teaspoon of date (khajoor) paste mi(ed with a little honey% given three times a day is very effective for regulating the bowels 8 &5 gms of amla seed powder mi(ed with buttermilk (chhach) should be taken for & ' days. *rush 4 &5 curry leaves (curry patta). 0i( with a cup of thin buttermilk (chhach) and have ' 3 times a day. 0i( juice of & large pomegranate (anaar) and & glass of sugar cane juice (ganne ka ras). "ave ! times a day 1 -ast with only buttermilk% curd% curd and rice or bananas proves very effective. 1void raw vegetables and fruits such as orange% mosambi% papaya% pineapple and spices. Drink plenty of water to which a teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt has been added to guard against dehydration. 1 strong cup of unsweetened black tea is very effective.

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Stomach hea+iness
0i( > teaspoon each powdered cumin (jeera) and black pepper in a glass of buttermilk (chhach). Drink two or three times a day for ' 3 days.

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Sunburn0Suntan
0i( ' teaspoon tomato juice and ! tablespoon buttermilk (chhach). 1pply. Bash after 2 hour. w 0i( olive oil with e)ual )uantity of vinegar and apply an hour before your bath.

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0i( dry sandalwood powder in rose water (gulab jal) (&D&) and apply over parts where sweating is e(cessive

.hroat5 hoarseness
/oak 4 to &5 almonds overnight in & cup water. 1fter discarding the outer skin% grind the kernels with 4 to &5 black pepper (saboot kali mirch) in & cup water. /ift it and drink once a day% after adding sugar candy (mishri) to taste.

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.hroat !ain
*rush a few neem leaves with water. 6emove pulp. Barm it up. 1dd a little honey and gargle. 0i( & teaspoon lime juice and & tablespoon honey. /wallow tiny amounts slowly ' 3 times a day.

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.hroat5 Soreness
1pply li)uorice (mulathi) paste like a paint around the throat for relief. ?at a plain betel leaf (pan) with li)uorice (mulathi) ' 3 times a day. Drink tea boiled with ginger (adrak) and a few tulsi leaves ' 3 times a day. ,argle with warm salt water at least twice a day. "owever do not make gargling sounds as this may aggravate the soreness. .ound ' 3 cloves (laung)% garlic (lasan) and add to a cupful of honey. ;eep for & ' days. "ave one teaspoon thrice a day. Drink lots of water (&5 &' glasses) a day since most throat problems are intensified by dehydration. "ave the mi(ture of 2 teaspoon honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice every & ' hours. 1dd two tablespoon of fenugreek (methi) seeds to = cups of water. "eat on low flame$simmer for &8 '5 minutes. *ool to bearable temperature. /train and gargle ' 3 times a day with this. "eat a cup of milk (warm). 1dd & ' pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) mi( well and drink at might.

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.ooth ache
"eat 2 teaspoon asafetida (hing) in ' teaspoon lime juice. /oak a piece of cotton in this solution and place it in the tooth cavity. 1pply a mi(ture of powdered black pepper (kali mirch) and clove oil on the affected part. .ound some asafetida (hing) in a mortar 9 pestle and add some lime juice. "eat it slightly. /oak a piece of cotton and hold it on the affected area. "eat & teaspoon coconut oil and fry 3 pieces of clove (laung). .owder. 1pply on the affected area. 1pply nutmeg oil in affected parts. 7urn the shells of almonds and powder. @se as toothpowder. /oak a piece of cotton wool in few drops of clove oil. .ress on affected areas. .aste of dry ginger (sonth) applied to gums along with a little salt.

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0i( salt with finely powdered rind of lime (nimbu ka chilka). @se this as toothpowder fre)uently. 7urn the shells of almonds and powder. @se as toothpowder

.y"hoid
& to ' teaspoon fresh juice of coriander leaves (hara dhania) is mi(ed in & cup buttermilk and taken ' 3 times. 0ash a ripe banana along with & tablespoon honey and eat twice a day for a few days.

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9erti o
/teep & teaspoon each dried amla powder and coriander seeds (saboot dhania) in water overnight. /train and drink ne(t morning. To improve the flavour% sugar can be added. 6epeat for a few days. "eat ' tablespoon sesame oil (til ka tel). 0i( in 2 teaspoon each finely powdered cardamom (chhoti illaichi) and cinnamon (dalchini). 1pply on head. 0i( J to 4 almonds with J to 4 kernels of pumpkin (kaddu) seeds% & teaspoon poppy seeds (khuskhus) and 3 tablespoon wheat. /oak in water overnight. Ce(t morning% remove the outer skin of the almonds and grind together into a fine paste. "eat separately ' teaspoon ghee and fry 2 teaspoon cloves (laung). 1dd the paste to it along with some milk and boil the whole mi(ture. /weeten with sugar and drink every day for a few days.

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9omitin and Nausea

Aicking the powder of fried cloves (laung) mi(ed with honey controls vomiting. /ucking a piece of ice also controls vomiting. 0i( ' 3 teaspoon of curry leaves (curry patta) juice with a teaspoon of lime juice (can add little sugar if needed). Drinking this will control morning sickness% nausea and vomiting. *rush ' 3 cloves of garlic (lasan) and boiled with 3$! cup of water or milk. 7oil till half the amount remains and then drink. Ft takes care of all digestive disorders. 0i( 2 teaspoon of fresh ginger (adrak) juice with & teaspoon each of fresh lime% mint (pudina) juices and & tablespoon of honey and drink. /lice a ripe banana. /prinkle some powdered sugar and freshly ground cardamoms (chhoti illaichi) on top. ?at & ' times a day. ?at 2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds (jeera). ,inger (adrak) tea or sucking sliced ginger helps. .owdered cinnamon (dalchini) and sliced ginger (adrak) work by interrupting nausea signals sent from the stomach to the brain. Ff you are a herbal tea drinker% simply sprinkle powdered cinnamon on the tea and drink. To make ginger tea% simply simmer a few slices of ginger in hot tea water.

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9omitin due to indi estion

-re)uent intake of lime juice is a good remedy.

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0ash the garlic (lasan) cloves and apply e(ternally.

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1pply the milky juice e(uding from the stems of figs (anjeer) and leaves on the affected areas. .lace some chopped onions in a dish% cover with salt and leave overnight. Twice a day apply the resulting juice to the warts until they disappear. 1nother alternative is fresh pineapple juice or slices. /ince pineapple contains an en#yme that breaks down warts% it is very effective in removing warts without leaving behind any marks. 1pply some to the wart several times a day until it has gone.

/rinkles
1pply coconut oil on the portions of skin and face where wrinkles set in and gently massage every night at bed time. /oak shredded ginger (adrak) in honey. ?at a spoonful every morning. 3ellow pigmentation in eyes due to jaundice ,rind > teaspoon black cumin seeds (kala jeera) in breast milk and introduce a pinch into the nostrils.

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Home For Common Diseases Using Herbal Plants

Remedies

Here are a few time tested home remedies for common diseases you can try for better health . Know of others? Write to us and we will share with all and give you the credit.

Fever Cough Wet cough For A lowing Face !ar" Circle around #yes Hair $elated !andruff Insect &ites &ad &reath Fever

Indigestion Constipation Acidity Worms Crac"s on Feet soles %ocal &urns Wounds Anaemia For eneral ood Health

'o "eep fevers at bay( have ) *+ tulsi leaves daily in the morning. 'ulsi leaves should be swallowed and not chewed as they are strong enough to damage teeth. In fever have , teaspoon of -uice of tulsi leaves and bel flowers with honey twice a day. ,o top

Cough
.i/ ,0 teaspoon of ginger -uice with half teaspoon of honey and ta"e ) *+ times a day. 'a"e , teaspoon of 'ulsi leaves -uice , *) times a day. .i/ blac" pepper powder with -aggery 1gur2 and ma"e small balls. Keep in mouth and suc" slowly. o top

Wet cough
Fry ) teaspoon of leaf pulp of Aloe vera in half teaspoon of ghee. #at with a little honey thrice a day for + days. o top

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'a"e -uice of ) lemons in half a litre of hot water sweetened with honey. o top

For A lowing Face

Incase of pimples apply ) drops of lemon -uice mi/ed with ) drops of rose water. Wash after an hour if re3uired. 4aste of neem leaves may also be applied on acne prone area. Apply -uice of pudina 1fresh mint2 on face or paste of nutmeg 1 -aiphal2 to cure pimples. 4imples disappear without scar when rubbed with raw garlic several times a day. Apply a paste of neem powder and fresh turmeric rhi5ome on face before bath for glowing s"in and to remove scars. Add ) drops of lemon 6 orange -uice to a spoon of honey and apply on face to remove tan. Apply pulp of Aloe vera mi/ed with turmeric powder on face to improve comple/ion. Applying a paste of tulsi leaves on face also does wonders. .i/ Aloe vera gel( paste of marigold flowers( lemon -uice( orange -uice and massage on face for a few minutes and leave on for half an hour. o top

!ar" Circle around #yes

Apply a paste of , spoon tomato -uice( few drops of lemon -uice( a pinch of haldi powder and little besan 1 gram flour2. Wash after ,7 * ,8 minutes. 9oa" cotton wool in cucumber or potato -uice and apply around eyes. o top

Hair $elated
#at plenty of amla 1gooseberry2 as it is a rich source of vitamin C to reduce hairfall. #ating amla powder before sleeping is especially beneficial. Apply pulp of amla on scalp or wash hair with amla -uice to prevent hair greying and falling. 4aste of tulsi leaves can also be mi/ed in this. 9oa" shredded ginger in honey. #at a spoonful every morning for healthy hair. Apply pulp of Aloe vera on scalp improving hair:s strength and te/ture. Wash. .a"e your own herbal hair wash by mi/ing e3ual powdered 3uantities of dried curry patta( lemon peel( shi"a"ai( methi 1fenugree" seeds2( and green gram 1moong saboot2. ;se instead of shampoo. Crush leaves of the five petaled red Hibiscus and apply on head as a shampoo to reduce hair falling.

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!andruff
9oa" ) tablespoon of fenugree" seeds 1 methi dana 2 in water overnight. In morning grind into a paste and apply over scalp. Wash after half an hour. o top

&ad &reath
Chew fennel seeds 1 saunf2 or cardamom seeds 1 illaichi2 fre3uently to sweeten your breath. ;se neem twigs as tooth paste. o top

Indigestion
#at plenty of curry patta leaves to improve digestion. Add a pinch of pepper powder and -eera 1cumin2 powder to a glass of buttermil". Have after meals. .a"e paste of ginger and eat before meals with -aggery. Incase of gas( dissolve a little hing 1asafoetida2 in hot water. Apply on abdomen. Take pomegranate juice with roasted cumin seeds powder and jaggery. Take juice of ,inger with jaggery o top

Constipation
'a"e , <+ tsp of 'rifala powder with warm water at bedtime. 'rifala is the mi/ture of + fruits= Amla( Harada and &ahera. $ipe &ael fruit 1stone apple2 is an e/cellent la/ative. It can be ta"en as a -uice or eaten for ) *+ months. 4ulp from fruits of Amaltas 1 Cassia fistula2 are also well "nown la/ative and can be ta"en by even children. 9oa" about 87gms of pulp overnight in water. 9train and ta"e in morning with sugar. 'a"e a hot glass of water with , teaspoon honey > -uice of half a lemon first thing in the morning. o top

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'a"e a piece of -aggery 1gur2 every hour. ?ust "eep in mouth and suc" slowly till acidity subsides. 9uc" a piece of clove 6 laung after meals for ) * + days. ?uice of harad 1'erminalia chebula2 is effective in neutrali5ing acid in stomach. Have triphala powder with honey thrice a day. !rin" coconut water + * @ times a day. +a$e decoction of fruit cover of .o e"ranate. /a$e ) cup &ith honey three ti es a for 7 days o top

Worms
'a"e , teaspoon of neem leaf powder twice daily with mil" 6 hot water. !ry the ripe fruit bar" of anar 1pomegranate2 fruit in shade and crush to fine powder. 'a"e , teaspoon with water in evening and morning for + days. /a$in" half0teaspoon "round seeds of papaya &ith &ater for 3 to 4 days. o top

%ocal &urns
Wash affected area with running tap water and apply a thin layer of honey or Aloe vera gel. Apply curry leaves as poultice over affected areas. o top

Wounds
'a"e pulp of Aloe vera by splitting open leaf . Apply over wound after cleaning it. $epeat twice daily till wound heals. For chronic wounds( sprin"le turmeric powder on pulp. 4lace it on wound and bandage. o top

Crac"s on Feet soles

.i/ henna powder with a little lemon -uice and apply on the feet.

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Insect &ites
Apply a paste of sandalwood or tulsi leaves on affected area. o top

Anaemia
?uice of beetroot( apple or spinach , *) times a day are good remedies for anaemia. Foods rich in iron are leafy green vegetables li"e spinach 1paala"2( salad leaves and fenugree" 1 methi2( bananas( apple( pomegranate( carrots( grapes( gooseberry 1amla2( tomatoes( honey. Have plenty of them. o top

For eneral ood Health

#at amla fruits 1gooseberry2 or drin" it:s -uice to increase body:s immunity. .a"e several holes 6 cut in amla fruits 1gooseberry2 and "eep in honey for a month. #at daily when you can not have fresh amla. o top

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