Easy Home remedy for Cold

Cold is a common disease that can affect people of any age and at any time of the year.

Easy Home Remedies for Cold

Drink two or three cups of medicinal coffee prepared from palm jaggery, Tulsi leaves, pepper, and tippili (piper longum). Chew five-ten Tulsi leaves with pepper. Take cardamom, dried ginger, pepper and cinnamon. Take the juice of ginger added with honey three to five times a day. Chew a piece of fresh ginger with salt. ood for dry cough and vomiting.

For Cold & congested nose

make sure to cover youself with a !lanket.(like "ethu pidikarathu or aavi pidikarathu) #ave a mi$ture of lemon juice and honey when you are suffering from cold. %or nagging cough and chest congestion, !oil & cups of water with ' fresh !etel leaves and ( crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. )train and drink every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey. %inely Chop the ca!!age in and add little salt and pepper and have it to get releaved from congestion at chest. also drink the ca!!age soup . %or adults who have severe chest congestion, here is an easy trick to release the phlegm* Dry roast wheat !ran in a frying pan and tie in a thin cloth. +pply the poultice to the patient,s chest. for cough, add a pinch of salt with two pinch of turmeric powder in one glass of warm water and gargle. -eep a piece of .Chita rathai, in your mouth.(/ou can get Chita rathai in naatu marundu kadai) Chew a clove with a piece of )ugar Candy (panag -al-andu) Take a half teaspoon of sukku(dry ginger) powder, a pinch of clove with a pinch of cinnamon powder and honey in a cup of !oiled water and drink it as tea. Take 0 cup of hot milk with a pinch of turmeric powder and add 01' spoon !lack pepper powder fried in ghee. 2n a glass of hot milk add pepper powder,turmeric powder and jaggery. Drink the milk !efore going to sleep.
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4oil thulasi in a glass of water. +llow it to !oil till the water reduces to half. Drink it mi$ing little honey to it. 5at the powder of dried ginger and cumin with sugar for relief from cough. #ave the mi$ture of mustard paste and honey for good relief from cough.

Kashayam for cold and cough that will have immediate relief
+dhimadhuram Chitharathai -andathippili Chukku 3erichangai (dates unriped) 3anankarkandu Take little of each of the a!ove ingredients and make them into small chunks and !oil in ( cups of water. 6ater should reduce to half and good aroma should come from the !oiling water. Take the a!ove warm water either filtered or just like that twice a day. 5at the powder of dried ginger and cumin with sugar for relief from cough. #ave the mi$ture of mustard paste and honey for good relief from cough. %or a good relief from cough, mi$ e7ual 7uantities of !asil (tulasi) juice, honey and ajwain (omum) juice and drink on an empty stomach. %or fever and cough of children, give some honey mi$ed with water. Drink !asil water everyday, it helps in keeping throat infection and cough at !ay. 8oast 9rad Dhal, 8ed Chillies, arlic, pepper. then saute thudhuvalai in ghee separately. grind all the ingredients with salt and take with idly or dosa. 2mproves respiration, :vercomes cough, allergy and asthma. Tones up the nerve cells. %or immediate relief from cough, take a spoon of honey mi$ed with a pinch of pepper powder.

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0. Drink a cup of warm cow milk with rock candy or honey !efore going to !ed at night. '. ently massage the soles of the feet with sesame oil. 8u! oil into the scalp.

&. -eep your feet in a tu! filled with warm water and salt. 2t will give you freshness. Do this !efore going to !ed. 3age 2 of 22

(RE)(&E"( F$R HE)* L!CE

. 4efore going to !ed, spread leaves of -arunthulasi (:cimum )anctum no la!iatae) also known as -rishna thulasi on your pillow. )leep on the leaves. ;ice will go away una!le to !ear the smell of the leaves. '. +pply paste of neem on the hair and leave it for &< minutes. 8inse it throughly. This will help in removing the lice. Do it once a week continuously for 0 month &. rind adhimadhuram with milk into a paste and apply it on the scalp. 8inse it after 0= mins. Do it once a week continuously for 0 month to remove lice completely.

remature greying of hair

oose!erry juice one litre and fresh kadukkai juice one litre are mi$ed in a glass container. 0<< gm of serankottai or semecarpus anacardium nut is cut to pieces and added to this mi$ture. This mi$ture is then transferred to a glass !ottle and the lid closed tight. The !ottle is !uried in earth for one month. +fter one month, take the !ottle out, filter the ingredients. Take two litres of pure coconut oil, heat it over stove and add the filtered li7uid onto coconut oil. #eat the mi$ture for sometime.Do not let it not !oil. Cool the oil and filter it again. )ave the oil in a !ottle. +pply one teaspoonful of this oil to your scalp for luscious hair growth. This also helps to cure premature graying. %or premature greying and di>>iness. Curry leaves (-aruveppilai) (a!out '=< gm) are ground to a fine paste and then moulded to small round flat forms and dry it in shade. #eat coconut oil 0kg over stove and add this dried curry leaf cakes when the oil is a!out to !oil. :nce cooled, store the oil in a glass !ottle. 8egular application of this oil will gradually cure premature graying. rind e7ual 7uantity of curry leaves(-aruveppilai), henna leaves(?arudhani ilai) and false daisy leaves (-arisalanganni ilai) into a paste and then moulded to small round flat forms and dry it in shade. 4oil this cakes in coconut oil. ?assaging the scalp regularly with the filtered oil gives good results on grey hairs.
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!ndian goose,erry '

2ndian goose!erry is a valua!le hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. Cut the fruit into pieces and dry it, prefera!ly in shade. 4oil this pieces in coconut oil till the solid matter !ecomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying. The water in which dried indian goose!erry pieces have !een soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should !e used for the last rinse while washing the hair. ?assaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of indian goose!erry juice, mi$ed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few s of lime juice, also proves !eneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.

The !utter made from cow@s milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. massaged the hair roots twice a week and a small roll may !e taken internally.

Kashayam for cold and cough

Take e7ual amounts of 3epper Aeeragam Dhaniya :mum (ajwain) -andathippili )athakuppai Dry neem flowers Dry ginger %ry each till golden !rown B grind everything together.(Do not grind it too smoothly) To ' tsp powder add ' cups of water B !oil. 8educe to 0 cup, strain, add honey B drink this -ashayam. Drink the -ashayam twice a day.

Kashayam for nagging cough and chest congestion,

4oil & cups of water with ' fresh !etel leaves and ( crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. )train and drink the -ashayam every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey. + few tulsi leaves !oiled in water for the first cup of tea in the morning, taken regularly, is good for the heart and prevents fre7uent colds. ;emon juice, honey and ground pepper with hot water instead of !ed tea also works most of the time.
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Kashayam for Cold

4oil few Drumstick leaves, karpooravalli leaves, thoothuvalai leaves, dry ginger, pepper, garlic, !eetle leaves in two cups of water. 6hen the water reduces to less than one cup, strain and drink the kashayam twice when affected with cold.

(reatment for sore throat

8emove outer skin of Cardamom (elaichi), powder it in a mi$ie, and add to milk and drink. Cardamom in warm water is also good for dry tongue and thirst. 4oil milk well. +dd 0< pieces of powdered !lack pepper, along with honey and turmeric powder, !efore very slowly drinking it. Cumin is a natural antiseptic and will help to soothe a scratchy throat, making it the perfect natural medicine for colds and flu. 4oil 0 cup of water and remove from heat !efore adding 0 tsp. of cumin and a large slice of ginger. +llow the dicotion to steep for '< minutes, drinking ' or & times a day.

(reatment for foot cracDry roast alum ( padikaram in tamil) in an iron kadai or ladle. +fter roasting, powder it, make a paste with olive oil or coconut oil. +pply it for a few days C it is very effective. +pply coconut oil after washing the feet with soap . +fter applying the oil on the feet, wear a pair of thick socks. ;eaving this application overnight can surely provide positive results in few days. +pply the pulp of a ripe !anana on the dry or cracked area of the heel. ;eave it on for 0< minutes and rinse it clean. )oak the feet in lemon juice for a!out 0< minutes. Do this once in a week.

Home remedy for sun tan and s-in dar-ness

+pply dosai1 idly dough on your skin after applying coconut oil. ;eave it for 0= - '< minutes and wash it. This will impriove the comple$ion of the skin. eat regularly red ponnankanni keerai.its improve comple$ion and also for good eye power Treating sore !reast when feeding !a!y %eeding mother often face with the pro!lem of sore !reast.
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#ere is a simple home remedy for treating the same. Take some grated cocunut, grind it and take the coconut milk. 4oil the coconut milk in low flame. 4oil till the oil floats on the top of the li7uid. Dow take the li7uid from the flame, and store it in a container. +pply this li7uid on the sore !reast to heal. This is safe for !oth the !a!y and the mother.

revent consti0ation for small ,a,ies

Dry grapes is a good remedy for constipation among !a!ies. Dry grapes come in light !rown and dark !rown colours. 4oil & raisins in water with saunf and filter. ive the !a!y the filtered ticoction.

1asam,u for ,a,ies

1asam,u !y itself is a great medicine to treat gassiness and stomach-ache in infants. 4ecasue of its medicinal values, its also called 20illai valar0aan2 in tamil or @her! that protects !a!ies@. 2t helps in removing gassiness, stomach discomfort, chest cold etc. 1asam,u for ,a,ies can !e applied e$ternally. %irst thing , show the vasam!u in "illaku deepam("illaku must !e lighted with gingelly oil - nallennnai) until it is !lack. Then ru! the !lack part in a stone with few s of water. This will come out as a !lack dye. This can !e used as !indi for the !a!ies. The !indi should !e kept on the forehead and on the cheeks. The smell of this from the cheeks will !e smelt !y the !a!y throughout the day will help in good health. +slo this dye can !e applied as a small dot on the !a!y@s foot. 1asam,u is cut into small circular pieces and then tied around the wrist, again this is supposed to !e good for the stomach. + minute paste of vasam,u and honey also helps. +!dominal distension is treated !y oral ingestion of vasam!u (sweet flag) or e$ternal application of the root, which had !een !urnt in flame and made into a paste with !reast milk.

#eavy dosage of vasam!u may cause vomiting 3lease consult your doctor1physician !efore introducing to anything to you or to your child. The author1we!site owners cannot take any responsi!ility for any outcomes that may arise from following the advice given a!ove.

Home remedy for Sinus

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%ry =<-g .of !lack pepper and 0<< g of fenugreek seeds (methi) slightly grind and keep . ?i$ 0< small pinches of the ground powder, with one spoon of honey and consume after lunch and dinner. ?i$ ginger e$tract and coconut oil, and heat. Take !ath after ru!!ing the a!ove on head. ()ufficient dilution !efore application is essential, to avoid irritation

#ome remedy for asthma Take 0= thulasi leaves, ' cloves (lavangam), 0< !lack pepper )oak in water and !oil. +fter 0= minutes of !oiling, filter it, add some milk with ' tea spoons of honey and drink. 5at two !eetle leaves with 0< !lack pepper to get releaved from congestion at respiratory track. Drinking egg added to the hot milk clears the congestion in the respiratory track.

Keerai and their uses in different ailments

Health is 4ealth ?uch of grandma@s advice is !ased on common sense and our ancient knowledge of her!s. ?udakkathan keerai - arthritis Tippili - asthma 4itter gourd - 4lood sugar 3apaya - cholesterol +adathodai , tulasi leaves with peppercorns - colds B cough inger - gastric complaints Aeera, ginger , sukku - indigestion -ee>hanelli or karsilanganni - jaundice +raikeerai - ;actation for feeding mother "allarai - improve memory +rugampul - general good health always

Home remedy for dandruff

+pply gingelly oil with lemon juice(0 tsp) on the scalp. ;eave it for 01' an hour. Then wash it with shampoo. This done every week for a month, will reduce dandruff. )oak fenugreek seeds(vendhayam) in sour curd overnight. De$t day morning grind the fenugreek seeds and apply it over the scalp. ;eave it ofr '< - &< minutes. Then wash it off. This will reduce the dandruff as well reduce hair fall. Dote * fenugreek cools the !ody, so !e careful not to keep it applied for long time. +lso take care, when you are sufferng with cold or sinus pro!lems.

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rind aloe vera and fenugreek into a paste and apply it on the scalp. 8inse your scalp after half an hour to get rid of dandruff. Dote *+loe vera and fenugreek cools the !ody, so !e careful not to keep it applied for long time. +lso take care, when you are sufferng with cold or sinus pro!lems. ?i$ up a spoon of camphor to half a cup of coconut oil. 2nstead of coconut oil you can use neem oil (if you can !ear the smell of neem). -eep this mi$ture in a air tight container and use this oil to massage your scalp !efore going to !ed. 3ractice this continuously for at least 0= days and feel the difference of your healthy scalp. +fter 0= days do it for alternate days for a month for the !est of result. +dd a spoon of castor oil, mustard oil and little coconut or neem oil and massage your scalp every night. #ave shampoo !ath the ne$t day.

Home remedy for )rthiritis

+ daily serving of fresh fish or fish oil capsules helps to give relief of arthritis and other joint pains. &-( walnuts taken daily, on an empty stomach, will help.

&ensuration

ro,lems among Ladies

There is a common pro!lem for all ladies to get their mesuration cycle during critical days. /ou can check this harmless methods C of course you can,t say , they will work 0<< E. 2t varies with individuals, !ut they are a!solutely harmless. These methods will not affect your harmonal functionalities. 2f you suddenly get at odd times* 4uy sa!ja seeds (Thiruneetru 3achilai seeds) ( used for falooda). )oak 0 tsp in F cup curds overnight. )wallow it in the morning on an empty stomach. 4leeding will stop. (o 0ost0one the mensuration cycle' 5veryday in the morning take the a!ove sa!ja seed C curd mi$ture, eat ' !ananas B drink a cup of water. /ou are not likely to get it the whole day G 3age 6 of 22

or :n an empty stomach eat a handful of raw fried !engal gram ( pottukadalai or udaitha kadali used for chutney) B drink a cup of water. /ou can have coffee only after minimum one hour. /ou are not likely to get it the whole day. (o 0re0one the mensuration cycle' :n an empty stomach drink 0 t!sp of ginger juice mi$ed with '-& t!sp of jaggery. or 5at seasame seedsH jaggery ( 0 t!sp each) together. or 5at groundnut with jaggery (you can take groundnut !urfi) #ave a mi$ture of gingelly oil and egg, for & days, for menstrual disorders. /ou will get a great relief from menstrual pain , if you have a goose!erry daily.

Kashyam for

regnant Ladies from 5th &onth

3regnancy -ashayam used from the I th month will help ease the delivery. The kashayam is made from simple ingredients at home. The following kashayams will !e given every night !efore sleep to the pregnant woman. %or each day till the delivery of the !a!y, any one kashayam can !e given at night. %or !etter results, you can follow one !y one a day. The kashayams should !e filtered !efore serving to the pregnant lady. &ethod ' 1 0 teaspoon Aeeragam ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil) ' cups of water Dry roast the jeeragam. :nce the aroma comes add the water and palm jaggery !lock. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm. &ethod ' 2 0 teaspoon ?ethi seeds ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil) ' cups of water Dry roast the ?ethi ("endhayam) seeds. :nce the aroma comes add the water and palm jaggery !lock. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm.
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&ethod ' + ( stems of Curry leaves(karuvepilai) (remove the leaves and use the stems alone. 5ach stem should !e 0< inch in si>e) ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil) ' cups of water +dd the water and palm jaggery !lock along with the water and curry leaf stems in a pan. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm. &ethod ' . ( stems of Drumstick leaves (remove the leaves and use the stems alone. 5ach stem should !e 0< inch in si>e) ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil) ' cups of water +dd the water and palm jaggery !lock along with the water and drumstick leaf stems in a wide skillet. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm. &ethod ' / 0 teaspoon )om!u ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil) ' cups of water Dry roast the )om!u in a pan. :nce the auroma comes add the water and palm jaggery !lock. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm. &ethod ' 3 01' inch piece of dry ginger (sukku in Tamil) crushed slightly ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil) ' cups of water +dd the crushed dry ginger piece with the water and pal jaggery in a wide skillet. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm. Day I* ;avangam - 0 no with the head part removed (This kashayam alone will !e given once in a month. :n the seventh month it starts with 0 lavangh and it is incresed as ' nos !y Jth and & !y Kth. ' inch $ ' inch !lock of palm jaggery (karupatti in Tamil)
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' cups of water Dry roast the ;avangam in a pan. :nce the aroma comes add the water and palm jaggery !lock. ;et it simmer and reduce to 01' cup. )witch off the stove and serve it warm. These kashayams eases up urination and cures the edema especially in the lower lim!s in the later months of pregnancy. These should !e strictly had only after the start of seventh month.

revent 4rin-les on Face

8u! ground onion on your face. ;eave it for 0< minutes and wash it. Do this daily. +pply whipped egg whites on face and let dry, then wash. Do it once in a week.

2ndigestion for !a!ies Auice of ginger and honey is given for !a!ies suffering with indigestion. 2t is !est remedy for !a!ies not fed !y mother milk and depends on tin food products

For head ache

?i$ turmeric power ('tsp), a few saffron strands and dried ginger powder (01(tsp) with water. #eat in a ladle till the mi$ture is lukewarm. +pply the paste to the forehead. 8epeat if necessary9

(ooth )che
%or tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area. %or relief from toothache.. Take two !asil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth. 2f you have !ad !reath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning. %or tooth ache, keep a clove on the affected area. %or relief from toothache.. Take two !asil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.
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2f you have !ad !reath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning.

For stomach )che

+pply gingely oil on the stomach and massage at the naval point. 8emove )tretch ?arks after 3regnancy Stretch mar-s face with time, !ut never disappear entirely, !ecause they form when the elasticity of the skin is destroyed. ?assage til oil daily on the area. ?i$ !esan with curd and a little turmeric and apply it on the area three times a week. 6ash it off when it dries and then apply til oil as advised.

!m0rove %reast &il- for lactating &others

Take fenugreek powder (venthaya powder) everyday until you feed the !a!y, it will work well. 9 can also add the vendaya powder with !uttermilk and drink everyday. 5at 8idgue guard to improve lactation. 4oil garlic(L cloves) with some milk and drink the milk along with the garlic. Do not think of its taste. Think only a!out your child. /ou can also take sundai kai vathal during this lactation periods , which will improve the lactation. The !elow one will really work for all. +nd it is sure the lactation will improve instantly. Take )ivappu arisi or puttu arisu(which will !e red in color). Cook normally as we cook ordinary rice. This rice may take some e$cess water. Take the rice with some sugar sprinkled on it. + handful of rice a day will work.

Remedy for #astritis

%or those who are suffering from astritis (!loating or !urning sensation)

"asam!u has many medicinal uses not only for children, !ut also for adults. #eat vasam!u on the flame and cover it with a !ig vessel. 8emove and powder it after it is cool. 2t looks like !lack powder. #ave M spoon of it with sugar and drink with warm water. This can !e consumed & times a day. 4ut !e careful while heating the vasam!u on the direct flame. 2t must !ecome red hot after that only you can remove it from the flame. 2f is .raw, you cannot powder it and also it will give )evier stomach pain.

!ndigestion : Home Remedy

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2ndigestion is caused mainly due to eating wrong food or o!esity. ?ental tri!ulations also can cause indigestion.

Take a glass of lemon juice prepared in warm water three to five times a day. Take a lot of fruits continuously for a week. Don@t take any fish, meat, egg and artificial drinks like cola, during this time. 6alk !riskly for half an hour or longer in the evening.

#eat 0tea spoon of cumin with water to make a concoction. )iphon off the sediment and drink the li7uid with honey or sugar. 4oil 0 cup of water and remove from heat !efore adding 0 tsp. of cumin seeds, 0 tsp. of fresh coriander and a pinch of salt. +llow the tea to steep for sometime !efore drinking. Take this natural medicine after meals for easy digestion.

Home remedy for rashes

Crush two or three coriander(-othamalli) leaves to paste and apply over the infected areas. 4oil two teaspoon crushed coriander seeds in a cup of water for five to ten minutes. Drink it warm after straining.

*iarrhea or *ysentery
Diarrhea or Dysentery can !ecome critical conditions if not cured timely. The most important thing in this condition is dehydration. :ne must try to retain as much water in the !ody of the patient as possi!le. %resh fruits are good food while fruit juices are not, when one is suffering from diarrhea.

Home Remedies

drink lot of water. +dd a pinch of salt and sugar to the water. drink !uttermilk with a little ginger juice added. Take mint juice mi$ed with honey in very small 7uantity.

Take powdered kadukkai and mi$ it with some honey, + F teaspoon of this powder taken in & doses is good for diarrhea and dysentery in children.

revention of Ec;ema
5c>ema is a skin disorder characteri>ed !y dry, itchy skin, !listers and redness.

revention of Ec;ema
Drink plenty of water, fruit juices and include protein rich food items in your daily menu. +djust your daily activities to !ring stress and tension under control.
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Home Remedies

+pply coconut oil over the affected area. This keeps the skin from drying. ?ake a paste with camphor and sandalwood apply it on the affected area. Take tomato juice.

Home Remedy for )cidity

+cidity can@t !ecome a serious pro!lem for people who keep a good diet regime and e$ercise program. )imple home remedies for acidity

5at !anana (small) or cucum!er several times a day. -eep a small piece of jaggery (either palm or sugar) in your mouth till it dissolves and gets ingested completely. Chew mint leaves after meals. )mell or chew garlic. )lowly chew a nellikai (amla or goose!erry).

How to 0revent Consti0ation

#ome 8emedies for Constipation

Take a glass of milk !efore going to !ed. Drink lemon juice prepared in warm water during the day. +dd half a teaspoon honey to half cup of water and drink it three times a day. 6ake up early in the morning and drink plenty of warm water or milk or !oth. 6alk for half an hour. 5at !ananas (small) and drink lot of water throughout the day.

Remedy for *ia,etes

4itter gourd (3agarkai) is the !est medicine for type ' dia!etes. 2nclude it in your diet as a vegeta!le or take two three ounce of !itter gourd juice every morning. +mla (or Dellikkai), the richest source of vitamin C is useful in controlling dia!etes. Take some +mla juice with an ounce or two of !itter gourd juice. 5at some fresh curry leaves early in the morning for two-three months. 5at ' guava (raw) (not the ripe fruit) fruits daily to control the dia!etes.

Home Remedies for )rthritis and Rheumatism

to$ic wastes can accumulate in weaker parts of !ody.8heumatism causes severe pain at joints. The movement of lim!s !ecomes heavy and painful. The pain at finger joints, knees and el!ows !ecome severe in the mornings.

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Home remedies and ti0s to control arthritis and rheumatism 0ains

%ast for a day. This will reduce im!alance and digestion gets !ack in shape. ?uch to$ic waste will !e eliminated this way. Take lemon juice and honey in com!o two times a day. ?i$ a tsp of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water. Take the drink twice a day. Take coconut water, carrot juice, !eet root juice, vegeta!les and fruits like pineapple on regular !asis. Celery, !eet, carrots, etc are good for managing arthritis pain. 6alk &< minutes in the early morning. %ollow other possi!le e$ercises like swimming. et eight hours of sleep at night. Don@t sleep in daytime. )tay away from causes of stress and an$iety.

2n a pan and roast 9rad Dhal, 3epper, 8ed Chillies, arlic.)aute ?udakkathan keerai in a little oil. rind it with salt in to a paste. Take it with idly or dosa.

2mproves joint function. :vercomes arthritis. Tones up the !lood circulation.

Home remedies for &enstrual For menstrual

ro,lems

ro,lems

+ piece of fresh ginger, should !e pounded and !oiled in a cup of water for a few minutes. This syrup sweetened with sugar should !e taken thrice daily after meals. 4anana flowers. The use of !anana flowers in cases of e$cessive menstruation is well known and effective. :ne !anana flower should !e cooked and eaten with one cup of curd. The 7uantity of progesterone is increased, reducing the !leeding. )esame seeds. #alf a teaspoon of powder of sesame seeds taken with hot water twice daily reduces spasmodic pain during menstruation in young, virgin anaemic girls. + warm hip !ath containing a handful of crushed sesame seeds should !e simultaneously taken along with this recipe. Coriander seeds are also !eneficial in treating e$cessive menstruation. )i$ grams of coriander seeds !oiled in half a litre of water. The decoction should !e taken off the fire when only half the water remains. )ugar candy should !e added to it and the patient should drink it when it is still warm. )even tender leaves of pomegranate tree and seven grains of rice ground into paste and given to a patient for a month twice daily, act !oth as curative as well as a preventive medicine in cases of e$cessive 1 irregular menstruation.

Home Remedies for 0u,erty

+ pinch of saffron, well crushed in a ta!lespoon of milk is another recipe for under developed girls. 3age 1/ of 22

Chutney made with coriander leaves, curry leaves, mint or %enugreek leaves helps in full growth of the adolescent girls. ?int is a good uterine tonic. These greens help in checking anaemia.

ainful

eriods

?int chutney or mint decoction decreases mentrual pain B cramps.

!nstant su--u coffee mi< for cold and flu

oriander seeds - 0 t!sp, 3eppercorns - 01( t!sp, )ukku( dry ginger)- 0 1' t!sp, Cardamoms - '. ;ightly dry roast the coriander seeds B peppercorns . rind the coriander seeds, peppercorns, dry ginger B cardamoms to a smooth powder. )tore in an airtight container B use when needed.

For Easy 0regnancy

mi$ 0 tsp. of powdered cumin seeds in a cup of warm milk and add 0 t!sp. of raw honey. Drinking this natural medicine daily throughout the duration of pregnancy eases child!irth, helps in development of the !a!y and even increases lactation9

For insect ,ites

+dd a !it of onion juice to cumin powder to make a paste and apply to !oils, !ites, !ee stings and even scorpion stings to help reduce inflammation and pain.

%ody Heat
4oil panakakandu in a little water and make a syrup. ?ake a paste of jadikkai and khus-khus and add this to the syrup. +dd some ghee and honey to this. This lehiyam helps control ,ody heat

Remedy for sun,urn

Cucum,er ' 3eel and grate a cucum!er. )7uee>e the juice to this, mi$ half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. +pply this on sun!urns, leave it for some time. 4ater ' Drink plenty of water everyday as it keeps the skin which is sun!urn moisturi>ed and acts as a good su!stitute of the fluid which you lost !y sun e$posure.
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)loe vera ' +loe vera ( -atra>hai ) is a natural sunscreen. +pply aloe vera paste on the skin !efore going out into the sun. 2t is a natural !arricade to the harmful rays of the sun. Lemon ' ;emon,s disinfecting 7ualities aid healing and provide soothing relief to sun!urn. Aust s7uee>e the e$tract of three lemons into two cups of cold water and apply on the skin with a sponge. Cucum,er '

+pply cucum!er juice to soften the skin and reduce redness and inflammation of the skin caused due to sun!urn. ?i$ one ta!lespoon cucum!er juice and one ta!lespoon milk and da! your face using this solutionN this relives the !urning sensation and puffiness caused !ecause of sun!urn. +pply sliced cucum!er or potato on the sun-!urnt area. They would provide a soothing effect to the area. 2f the sun!urn has affected your cheeks and the areas under your eyes, then used tea !ags or slices of cucum!er, potato and tomato can !e placed on these regions.

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2n & ta!lespoons of milk, add 0 t!sp of turmeric powder. +pply this all over the affected area. :nce dry, wet it a little and ru! in circular motions, !efore rinsing it off with cool water. 3repare milk and water solution in a ratio of (0*0) and soak a soft cloth in this solution and put on face and other sun!urn affected area. This will relieve discomfort caused from sun!urn. +pply a cloth dipped in milk on the affected area. This would provide relief from the !urn.

Ca,,age or Lettuce ' Take ca!!age or lettuce leaves and soak them in cold water or refrigerate them. 6hen they are cold enough, lay them on the affected parts of the skin. This will reduce the sun!urns and heal them. Sandalwood '

)andalwood ()andanam) has cooling properties and is an her!al sunscreen. +pply its paste on the skin !efore going out into the sun. Dilute the paste otherwise it !ecomes too thick and stretches uncomforta!ly on the skin. +dd few s of sandalwood oil in the cold water and have a refreshing !ath. This will cool down and relief the sun!urn skin and keeps a healthy !alance of your !ody.

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-alai, ?onday, ?ay 0<, '<0< thanks, !ut most of them are e$ternal treatment, could have gone for some internal treatments like juices. +pplying 3alm fruit(Dungu) is also a remedy. :ther her!al remedies are welcomed. 3ut some treatment for fungal skin diseases like itching. Lemon and its uses as home remedy *rin-ing lime =uice daily hel0s in -ee0ing your ,ody healthy9 +dding lemon in your diet in any form helps you for good health. 5ither you can take it as juice, lemon rice or lemon rasam. ;emon juice helps to control 4lood 3ressure, purifies !lood and strengthens immune system as it is rich in vitamin C, 4, 4', calcium and iron. 2t protects your !ody against germs and !acteria. )ome home remedies or natural remedies using lemon juice. These are cheaper and healthier. Lemon remedies' Cold relief using Lemon ;emon juice, water, honey. ?i$ ;emon juice, water and honey together and take this mi$ture for two days continuously. Lemon as remedy for Consti0ation and %ody 0ain ?i$ ' teaspoons of lemon juice with 0< teaspoons of warm water and take it every day. This will provide relief from constipation and !ody pain. Lemon as remedy to reduce E<cess %ody Fat ?i$ lemon juce with honey in e7ual proportion and take regularly in the morning. This helps to reduce weight and !urn your !ody fat. Lemon as remedy for mouth ulcer and (hroat infection ?i$ 0 part of lemon juice with ' parts of water and gargle it for few minutes. This will cure your mouth ulcer and throat infection. Lemon as remedy for stomach u0set ;emon juice 0 ta!lespoon 6hite garlic ( cloves. )alt as re7uired

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3eel the white garlic and !oil it in '=< ml hot water. :nce garlic has !een cooked, add 0 t!sp of lemon juice and add re7uired amount of salt. Then let this mi$ture cool for a while. %or adults, divide this mi$ture into ' parts and take it twice a day, morning and afternoon. This will provide relief from stomach upset.

revention and swelling of feet during 0regnancy

)welling or puffiness of feet is most common for pregnant ladies. This swelling is duw to e$cessive fluid retention in the feet and also due to improper !lood circulation. There is always a high production of fluid during the pregnancy time. 6alking continuously for a longer period may cause swelling of feet. Due to enlargement of uterus to carry the child results in e$cess foce to legs and its nerves which resluts in improper !lood flow which in case leads to swelling of feet during pregnancy. Drinking lesser amount of water, e$cess of coffee and tea lead to swelling of feet and ankles. There may !e many more reasons for sweeeling of feet. To prevent swelling , eat food that are rich in proteins like pulses, milk products, and fish. 5at green vegeta!les and fresh fruits. 8egular e$ercises or yoga may improve !lood circulation and reduces swelling of feet during . )it on a cloth spread and stretch your legs, rotate your legs = times in a clockwise direction and then in the same way rotate in the anti-clock wise direction for = times. #ere are some home remedies to prevent swelling of feet during pregnancy.

Take a glass of warm water, mi$ one tsp of fresh lime juice in it and drink it everyday. This is an effective home remedy for swelling of feet during pregnancy. 4oil 0 or ' glass of water with ' teaspoon of dhania(coriander) seeds. 4oil it until the li7uid reduces to half. Drink the li7uid one to two times for & days or whenever you see swelling in your feet. This is also one of the !est paati vaithiyam for swelling of feet during pregnancy. ?urungai 2llai )oup - Take few murungai keerai (drumstick leaves) and !oil in water till the water reduces to half. Then take this soup with little salt. This will !e very effective for feet swelling during pregnancy. 4arley 6ater - The same procedure as with murungai keerai, can !e done with !arley. +dd 0 tsp of !arley and !oil it in water. Drink the !arley water. Take fresh !utter milk , which will hydrate your !ody and will also help as a remedy for swelling of feet during pregnancy.

Dote * +ll the a!ove remedies should !e properly taken according to the individuals !ody condition. ?ake sure to cosult your doctor !efore taking any of the a!ove
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remedies. 5ven though all of paati vaithiyam are harmless, it is !etter to consult your physician !efore any new method is followed.

>ses of &urungai Kai? &urungai !llai

Tamil )amaiyal uses a lot of drumstick (murungai kai) in sam!ar and porial and kootu. The leaves of murungai (commonly called as murungai keerai) are rich in minerals and will !e used in tamilnadu cooking. 2t is rich source of vitamin C. ?urungai keerai is also rich in 2ron and so it is recommended for anaemic people and pregnant women. During pregnancy, murungai keerai is used daily. 2t is also said that that the soup of murungai keerai will reduce swollen foot during pregnancy. ?urungai keerai is rich in iron and calcium. Those having pain in the knee, when taking murungai keerai (in any form poriyal, kootu or soup) daily will see dramatic results in the knees.

itham (halai Suttral (heera

2f you have giddiness due to 0itham, the follow the !elow method. inger - 0 inch piece Coriander - 0 spoon Cumin seeds - 0 spoon rind the a!ove ingredients to a fine paste using water. %ilter the solution. heat it lightly, add sugar or honey. +dd few s of lemon. This will cure the giddiness. #inger and its uses in Home remedy inger plays an important role in 2ndian kitchem. 2t has many medicinal properties. 9sing ginger property in our diet help our !ody !eing healthy. #ere are some paati vaithiyam with ginger. For %ody 0ain and tiredness Take the juice of tulsi leaf and ginger. ?i$ it with honey in e7ual proportion. #ave it after your lunch and you will !e relieved of !ody pain and feel fresh and energetic. 1omit and indigestion Take ginger, mint leaves, coriander leaves and tamaring in e7ual proportion and grind them to a paste. This will !e like a Thuvayal or chutney. Take it along with your meals. *i;;iness and faint 3eel the ginger and cut into small pieces. #eat a pan, and put the ginger pieces into it. %or few minutes just stir until ginger shrinks. 6hen ginger shrinks add some honey and stir it for few minutes. 6hen its done strain the water. Take this twice a day.

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#inger for longer and healthier life 3eel the ginger and chop them into small pieces. )tore those chopped ginger in a !ottle. Daily eat 0 piece chopped ginger twice a day in the morning and evening. #inger as a remedy for #astric trou,le 2ngredients * 4eetroot juice =< ml, ginger, white arlic.

Crush ginger and garlic to a coarse paste.?i$ ginger garlic paste to !eetroot juice. )train the juice and drink it. %ollow the a!ove procedure and drink this juice ' times a day for ( days. For cold with headache rind the ginger to a fine paste. Then apply the paste in the forehead. 6hen its dried you can remove it. This is also a cure for Cold.

Home remedy for headache

There are different types of headache. #ere you can find some home remedies with simple ingredients found in our kitchen. These natural remedy will not have any side effects. Take a clean cloth. 6et the cloth with water. )train the water. Then wrap the cloth around your neck. )ometimes, too much of strain makes headache. )o make it a ha!it to massage your scalp with oil(gingelly oil) and take a shower. This will relieve the tension. 3alming for your eyes will help to relieve tension in eyes and head. )it comfortaly on a chair. Take a pillow and have it on your lap. Close your eyes. -eep !oth the palm on your !oth eyes. The palm should !e in the form of a cup, so that it is not touching your eyes. /ou can rest your hand on the pillow. Do this palming for '< minutes. 2t is always good for people who have more strain on their eyes. %or headache due to cold, take one teaspoon of coriander seeds in half cup of water. ;et it !oil until the water reduces to half. Dow add jaggery to the li7uid and drink it. This kashayam relieves the headache due to cold. arlic acts as a super! pain killer. Chew & pods of garlic. Do not swallow. Chew it as much as you can, so that the juice of garlic is a!sor!ed well in the mouth region. This will relieve the headache. %or #eadache due to gastric pro!lem, take a cup of warm water. +dd a spoon of lemon juice in it. Drink the li7uid. ?ost of the time, headaches occurs when we are hungry and we are not providing good food to our stomach. )o eat properly to prevent headache. )ometimes, dehyradation of our !ody causes headache. )o drink plenty of water to prevent headache. 2t is said that apple is rich in minerals and vitamins and helps in keeping us healthy. +n apple a day will cure most of the diseases and also the headache.
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Headaches are common among people who have more stress. The most important stress relieving activity is meditation and aero,ic e<ercises9 Do regular e$ercise and meditation to keep your mind and !ody healthy. ?i$ 4lack tea with ' lemon juices and drink it. 2t is !est natural home remedy for headache. rind cinnamon(3attai) with water to make it into a fine paste. +pply this paste on the forehead to cure headache in a natural way

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