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Benefits from beet root

lothi — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:35:26 +0000

Beetroot’s main benefits is that it contains no fat. It’s has got very few calories and also a great source of fibre and folic acid. The beetroot juice is one of the best vegetable with natural sugar.
It is said that the beetroots green leaf’ tops are especially nutritious as they contain calcium and iron. Below are some remedies using beetroot juice.

Digestive Disorders:
Mixture of beetroot juice and teaspoon of lime juice taken once in a day helps to improve digestive disorder.
Gastric ulcer:
Beetroot juice mixed with a tablespoonful of honey and taken in the morning before breakfast helps to heal gastric ulcer problem.

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Uses of cilantro

lothi — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:07:51 +0000

Cilantro is commonly known as coriander leaves which looks like parsley leaves. Cilantro has got strong flavour and aroma. It has also got many medicinal properties and also used in cooking. Prior to cooking it should be rinsed well. Can be easily grown at home in pot.

It is a good source of dietary fiber.
It is considered to have cholestrol reducing properties.
It helps for easy digestion.
It contains antibacterial properties.
Coriander seeds has got medicinal properties. Its one of the main ingredient for preparing khasyam[herbal medicine].

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Bitter Gourd

lothi — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:01:48 +0000

Bitter Gourd is an excellent source of vitamins, folic acid, iron and zinc. It has got many other medicinal properties. Bitter gourd are mainly
found in Asian countries and South America. Some of the medicnal properties are:

Bitter gourd is the best medicine for diabetes. It is said drinking bitter gourd juice in the morning in empty stomach keeps diabetes in control.
It is helpful for easy digestion and constipation.
The juice from the leaves is also good to prevent and reducing cough and fever.
It also purifies the blood.
One of the well known medicinal value of bittergourd is that it kills germs in stomach.
Bitter gourd juice helps to build our immune system in body.

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Uses of Tulsi leaves

lothi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:08:30 +0000

Tulsi is known as Holy basil which is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. It is considered as India’s Queen of herbs. They are largely used in ayurvedic meidicines. It has got medicinal properties as well as cosmetic properties. Tulsi is grown in almost all Indian homes.

Water boiled with tulsi leaves is good for sore throat. It can also be gargled.
Chewing tulsi leaves treats cold and flu.
Tulsi leaf when eaten in the morning purifies blood.
It can be used as tooth powder by drying its leaves and mixed with water.
It helps in protecting the entire respiratory tract.
Its has many cosmetic properties and used in herbal soap and also for body scrub. It helps in controlling dandruff. Tulsi oil can be used for controlling dandruff. It can be used by mixing with coconut oil.

For stomach ache:

Tulsi leaves juice and ginger juice cures stomach ache, cramps and also gets relief from stomach worms.
Tulsi or Basil leaves mixed with 1tsp of honey will cure severe cold.

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Remedies for bad breath

lothi — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:24:41 +0000

Bad breath is a common problem for everyone. Consumption of various foods and drinks like onions, garlic, cheese etc causes bad breath. Smoking and eating tobacco are also the major causes of bad breath. It may be due to a number of reasons like gum disease, tooth decay, bacteria in mouth. So here are some simple home remedies for bad breath.The best home remedy is- brush your teeth properly, clean your tongue every time you brush your teeth and keep drinking water throughout the day. Brusing twice a day is really a good habit. Here are some simple home remedies for bad breath.

After brushing clean your tongue using tongue scraper.
Replace your toothbrush regularly.
Drink 7 to 8 glasses of water daily.
After having finished your meal rinse your mouth 1 or 2 times thoroughly.
After your meal you can have citrus fruits like lemons, oranges etc which are good for bad breath.
Chewing some fresh herbs like parsley, coriander, mint leaves etc which are excellent for bad breath remedies.
Chewing cloves or cardamon is a good remedy for bad breath.
Gargling with warm water mixed with ginger Juice and lemon Juice is another remedy. This can be done once in a week.

Drink green tea regularly to get rid of bad breath.
Chewing mint leaves will freshen up the breath.
Squeeze a lemon in a glass of water and gargle frequently which helps out in getting rid of bad breath.
Drinking pineapple juice is also good remedy for bad breath.
Eat apples daily which is also good for mouth purification thereby reducing the bad breath.

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Neem leaves medicinal properties

lothi — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:53:55 +0000

Neem tree is known as “Divine Tree”. Neem is known to be one of the most powerful blood purifiers. It cleanses and enhances circulation. It is useful in healing skin disorders. Taking bath with neem leaves water is very common in Indian homes that helps our body to get rid of mild infections. It is also an effective coolant for our body.

Neem leaves and its twigs are useful in many ways. In ancient days, neem twigs were used for brushing the teeth in natural way. Brushing with neem twig makes teeth stronger and its medicinal properties aid in killing cavity causing bacteria.
Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics [soap, shampoo, creams], and is useful for skin care such as acne, and keeping skin elasticity.
Neem leaves has good medicinal properties. They are used when people suffer from chicken pox. Neem leaves act as a natural coolant which provides relief from itching and pain caused due to chicken pox. The antibiotic nature of neem leaves acts as a good medicine for chicken pox.
Neem leaves juice gets rid of lice from head and also helps control dandruff. Chewing neem leaves helps kill bacteria in the stomach.
It has good cosmetic property too. Neem face packs make the skin feel fresh. It moisturizes the skin and keeps it supple. It is also used as a conditioner and gives lustre to the hair. The Neem face pack also helps lighten scars and pigmentation.
The other uses of neem leaves are that it acts as an insecticide. Keeping neem leaves in beds, books and closets keep away insects. Burning dried neem leaves keep mosquitoes away.

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Turmeric’s medicinal properties

lothi — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:18:05 +0000

Turmeric has a good cosmetic and medicinal properties. It acts as an antiseptic. It is also used in cooking as a coloring agent with mild fragrance. Turmeric root is divided into 2 parts. The long and lengthier one is used for cooking as well as for medicinal use. The bulgy turmeric part is used in cosmetic use which is referred as kasthuri turmeric [in Tamil].

Mix turmeric powder[used in cooking] and grounded black pepper corns in a cup of milk. Drink it at night time regularly. This will get relief from cold, sore throat and cough.

Add turmeric powder[used in cooking] in boiled water and stir well. And when it gets warmed, gargle 4 or 5 times. This will cure throat infection.

Pimple treatment: Mix turmeric with grounded neem leaf and apply on the pimple. Wash after it gets dried completely. Repeat it twice or thrice which will get rid from pimples in face.

Insect bite: Mix turmeric [kasthuri turmeric] with water and apply onto the swollen areas. This will reduce the swelling and itching.

Dark patches and blemishes: Apply turmeric paste on the affected areas regularly. This will reduce the blemishes and dark spots occurred due to pimple or skin allergy.

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