The Pharmacy In Your Kitchen<for information>
Coriander or dhania: Regular intake of dhania decoction, made by boiling 2tsp of dried coriander powder in 1 cup water can help you get rid of high cholesterol levels. Juice of fresh coriander leaves can be used as nasal drops in a nosebleed. Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in a cup of water and gargle when lukewarm to cure mouthulcers.
Mint or pudina: Dried and powdered mint leaves can be used as a toothpowder to cure bad odour. 1tsp of fresh mint juice mixed in equal proportions with lime juice with 1Tbsp of honey can help rid morning sickness. Steep 1Tbsp leaves in one teacup of water and drink several times a day for hiccups, fever, poor digestion,
Cardamom or choti elaichi: Put 1tsp of Cardamom on burning coal and inhale the smoke to relieve nasal congestion. Chew seeds to sweeten your breath after a meal.. A hoarse voice can be helped by eating green cardamom seeds mixed with a few drops of honey every day. Make a fine powder of cardamon and fennel seeds and take quarter teaspoon after each meal to relive indigestion. Take powdered cardamom seeds and a cinnamon stick and boil both in water. Add salt when water comes to the boil. Filter and use for gargling. It brings instant relief to sore throats and prevents further infection. Eating cardamom helps check nausea, vomiting, headache, expels wind and eases stomach pain
Carom seeds or ajwain: Boiling carom seeds in water and inhaling the steam can help asthmatics. A Tbsp of crushed ajwain seeds tied in a muslin can be inhaled to relieve nasal congestion .Mix quarter teaspoon of ajwain powder and 1 tsp of turmeric with one cup of hot water and take one Tbsp with one teaspoon of honey to relieve a cold. Mix half teaspoon of powdered ajwain seeds with two powdered cloves and a pinch of salt. Sip with a little warm water to relieve a cough.
Curry leaves or karipatta: These leaves can be applied as poultices on burns. To cure diarrhoea drink the juice of 15 to 20 tender curry leaves with 1tsp honey. For constipation , do the same with dried and powdered curry leaf. Soak a handful of leaves in 4 cups of water for 2 hours . Filter and drink half a cup three times a day to cure nausea
Basil or tulsi: Extract the juice by crushing tulsi leaves to a paste and filtering it through a muslin cloth. This juice can be had with 1tsp of honey to alleviate low blood pressure. A tsp of tulsi juice can also help provide relief for a cough.
Clove or laung: Boiling 6 cloves in 3 Tbsp of water and taking 1tsp of these decoction thrice daily acts as an expectorant for asthmatic patients. A paste made of 2-3 powdered cloves and salt applied on the forehead will help a headache. Fry cloves and apply to the gums to reduce inflammation
Mustard seeds or sarson: Eat ? tsp of mustard seeds ground with honey to alleviate chest congestion. Or , equal parts of mustard powder and rice flour can be mixed and boiled till it reaches a paste like consistency. Once it is bearably hot , it is spread on a handkerchief and placed over the chest and the neck to provide relief.
Fennel or saunf: Chewing fennel seeds help remove bad breath. To relieve eye strain, one may use eye drops prepared after boiling, cooling and filtering ? tsp fennel seeds in a cup of water, till the volume is reduced to half. This filtrate when used to wash the eyes frequently . It acts as a cleansing lotion for inflamed eyes.
Sesame seeds or til: These can be soaked in warm water, ground and strained and drunk by anaemic people. Frequent joint pains can be prevented by consuming a tsp of sesame seeds soaked overnight in quarter cup of water.
Black Pepper or kali mirch:. 3 pepper corns sucked with pinch of jeera and salt helps provide relief from dry cough. Half teaspoon of ground pepper and one Tbsp of jaggery powder can be taken to cure digestive disorders . Powder black pepper and apply it over pimples to dry them up. An infusion of black pepper (one in 80) forms a useful stimulant gargle for a sore throat and hoarseness and in toothache .
A mixture of a pinch of pepper powder and a quarter teaspoon of common salt is an excellent dentifrice preventing dental caries, foul breath, painful gums and toothaches
Ginger or adrak: A tsp of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction acts as an expectorant in cases of asthma. Hot ginger drink is effective for cold and flu. It helps clear a blocked nose and stimulates the liver to remove toxins from the blood . The powdered root relieves morning sickness and is effective for motion sickness. Make a tea by adding 1 teaspoon of powder to a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink.Try pure ginger juice for stomach upsets nausea, heartburn, abdominal cramps. Ginger juice is made with a teaspoon of freshly squeezed juice of ginger and lime and a teaspoon of honey in hot water. Saute fresh ginger and add a pinch of salt and some lemon to help to digest a heavy, protein-rich meal .
Garlic or lasan: Regular consumption of raw or cooked garlic helps prevent a wide variety of ailments including arteriosclerosis. It also aids in blood purification. Crushed garlic flakes can be rubbed onto acne to cure without leaving scars. Application of garlic juice helps in ripening boils, breaking them and evacuating pus from them. It is also used for treating cramps and muscular spasms. Raw garlic helps to reduce nasal congestion and relieve other symptoms of cold.
Turmeric or haldi: A paste made in a 1:1 ratio of turmeric and ginger powder can be applied externally on boils. Turmeric helps lower cholesterol . Fresh or dry turmeric is used for saline gargles to relieve and prevent sore throats. When applied to skin and exposed to sunlight, turmeric is strongly antibacterial. It improves the action of the liver and is a traditional remedy for jaundice. Tthe powdered is commonly administered as an agent to rid the body of parasitic worms.In case of chickenpox, turmeric is applied as a powder or as a paste to facilitate scabbing.
Cumin seeds or jeera: Paste made by grinding cumin seeds in water can be applied on acne and boils . It helps to cure flatulence and colic pain. Cumin is given to women after childbirth to increase breast milk. In 1 litre water add 1-teaspoon cumin seeds and boil it. Drink it over the day. Externally it can be used as a liniment for stimulating circulation and bringing warmth to the area
Cinnamon or dalchini: Paste made by mixing 1tsp of finely ground cinnamon powder with 1tsp of lemon juice can be applied for treatment of acne and blackheads. Boiling the seeds, filter and used as a mouthwash. For people with type-2 diabetes, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day, added to food or drink, can lower blood glucose levels . For colds or diarrhea, make a tea by adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to 1 cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 15 minutes, strain out the cinnamon and drink.
Fenugreek seeds or sabut methi: reduces high serum cholesterol. This seeds relieves constipation . It can be prescribed to nursing mothers to increase their milk production. For Dandruff : Fenugreek seeds made into a paste could be applied over the scalp. Leave it for an hour, then wash and dry..
Fenugreek seed flour is used as a poultice to inflamed parts
Nutmeg or Jaiphal: Helps in digestion and relieves nausea, vomiting, flatulence and diarrhoea. The nutmeg should be powdered and mixed with honey and and 1 teaspoon twice or thrice a day taken for diarrhoea.
Cayenne Pepper: Got a toothache? Make a paste with a few drops of water and a spoonful of cayenne, dip a cotton swab into the paste, and dab on the tooth.
Spices are essential ingredients of a well-balanced natural diet. Their consumption on a regular basis keeps many diseases at bay. So, awaken your senses to the little pharmacy that exists within your kitchen.
Mint or pudina: Dried and powdered mint leaves can be used as a toothpowder to cure bad odour. 1tsp of fresh mint juice mixed in equal proportions with lime juice with 1Tbsp of honey can help rid morning sickness. Steep 1Tbsp leaves in one teacup of water and drink several times a day for hiccups, fever, poor digestion,
Cardamom or choti elaichi: Put 1tsp of Cardamom on burning coal and inhale the smoke to relieve nasal congestion. Chew seeds to sweeten your breath after a meal.. A hoarse voice can be helped by eating green cardamom seeds mixed with a few drops of honey every day. Make a fine powder of cardamon and fennel seeds and take quarter teaspoon after each meal to relive indigestion. Take powdered cardamom seeds and a cinnamon stick and boil both in water. Add salt when water comes to the boil. Filter and use for gargling. It brings instant relief to sore throats and prevents further infection. Eating cardamom helps check nausea, vomiting, headache, expels wind and eases stomach pain
Carom seeds or ajwain: Boiling carom seeds in water and inhaling the steam can help asthmatics. A Tbsp of crushed ajwain seeds tied in a muslin can be inhaled to relieve nasal congestion .Mix quarter teaspoon of ajwain powder and 1 tsp of turmeric with one cup of hot water and take one Tbsp with one teaspoon of honey to relieve a cold. Mix half teaspoon of powdered ajwain seeds with two powdered cloves and a pinch of salt. Sip with a little warm water to relieve a cough.
Curry leaves or karipatta: These leaves can be applied as poultices on burns. To cure diarrhoea drink the juice of 15 to 20 tender curry leaves with 1tsp honey. For constipation , do the same with dried and powdered curry leaf. Soak a handful of leaves in 4 cups of water for 2 hours . Filter and drink half a cup three times a day to cure nausea
Basil or tulsi: Extract the juice by crushing tulsi leaves to a paste and filtering it through a muslin cloth. This juice can be had with 1tsp of honey to alleviate low blood pressure. A tsp of tulsi juice can also help provide relief for a cough.
Clove or laung: Boiling 6 cloves in 3 Tbsp of water and taking 1tsp of these decoction thrice daily acts as an expectorant for asthmatic patients. A paste made of 2-3 powdered cloves and salt applied on the forehead will help a headache. Fry cloves and apply to the gums to reduce inflammation
Mustard seeds or sarson: Eat ? tsp of mustard seeds ground with honey to alleviate chest congestion. Or , equal parts of mustard powder and rice flour can be mixed and boiled till it reaches a paste like consistency. Once it is bearably hot , it is spread on a handkerchief and placed over the chest and the neck to provide relief.
Fennel or saunf: Chewing fennel seeds help remove bad breath. To relieve eye strain, one may use eye drops prepared after boiling, cooling and filtering ? tsp fennel seeds in a cup of water, till the volume is reduced to half. This filtrate when used to wash the eyes frequently . It acts as a cleansing lotion for inflamed eyes.
Sesame seeds or til: These can be soaked in warm water, ground and strained and drunk by anaemic people. Frequent joint pains can be prevented by consuming a tsp of sesame seeds soaked overnight in quarter cup of water.
Black Pepper or kali mirch:. 3 pepper corns sucked with pinch of jeera and salt helps provide relief from dry cough. Half teaspoon of ground pepper and one Tbsp of jaggery powder can be taken to cure digestive disorders . Powder black pepper and apply it over pimples to dry them up. An infusion of black pepper (one in 80) forms a useful stimulant gargle for a sore throat and hoarseness and in toothache .
A mixture of a pinch of pepper powder and a quarter teaspoon of common salt is an excellent dentifrice preventing dental caries, foul breath, painful gums and toothaches
Ginger or adrak: A tsp of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction acts as an expectorant in cases of asthma. Hot ginger drink is effective for cold and flu. It helps clear a blocked nose and stimulates the liver to remove toxins from the blood . The powdered root relieves morning sickness and is effective for motion sickness. Make a tea by adding 1 teaspoon of powder to a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain, and drink.Try pure ginger juice for stomach upsets nausea, heartburn, abdominal cramps. Ginger juice is made with a teaspoon of freshly squeezed juice of ginger and lime and a teaspoon of honey in hot water. Saute fresh ginger and add a pinch of salt and some lemon to help to digest a heavy, protein-rich meal .
Garlic or lasan: Regular consumption of raw or cooked garlic helps prevent a wide variety of ailments including arteriosclerosis. It also aids in blood purification. Crushed garlic flakes can be rubbed onto acne to cure without leaving scars. Application of garlic juice helps in ripening boils, breaking them and evacuating pus from them. It is also used for treating cramps and muscular spasms. Raw garlic helps to reduce nasal congestion and relieve other symptoms of cold.
Turmeric or haldi: A paste made in a 1:1 ratio of turmeric and ginger powder can be applied externally on boils. Turmeric helps lower cholesterol . Fresh or dry turmeric is used for saline gargles to relieve and prevent sore throats. When applied to skin and exposed to sunlight, turmeric is strongly antibacterial. It improves the action of the liver and is a traditional remedy for jaundice. Tthe powdered is commonly administered as an agent to rid the body of parasitic worms.In case of chickenpox, turmeric is applied as a powder or as a paste to facilitate scabbing.
Cumin seeds or jeera: Paste made by grinding cumin seeds in water can be applied on acne and boils . It helps to cure flatulence and colic pain. Cumin is given to women after childbirth to increase breast milk. In 1 litre water add 1-teaspoon cumin seeds and boil it. Drink it over the day. Externally it can be used as a liniment for stimulating circulation and bringing warmth to the area
Cinnamon or dalchini: Paste made by mixing 1tsp of finely ground cinnamon powder with 1tsp of lemon juice can be applied for treatment of acne and blackheads. Boiling the seeds, filter and used as a mouthwash. For people with type-2 diabetes, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day, added to food or drink, can lower blood glucose levels . For colds or diarrhea, make a tea by adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to 1 cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 15 minutes, strain out the cinnamon and drink.
Fenugreek seeds or sabut methi: reduces high serum cholesterol. This seeds relieves constipation . It can be prescribed to nursing mothers to increase their milk production. For Dandruff : Fenugreek seeds made into a paste could be applied over the scalp. Leave it for an hour, then wash and dry..
Fenugreek seed flour is used as a poultice to inflamed parts
Nutmeg or Jaiphal: Helps in digestion and relieves nausea, vomiting, flatulence and diarrhoea. The nutmeg should be powdered and mixed with honey and and 1 teaspoon twice or thrice a day taken for diarrhoea.
Cayenne Pepper: Got a toothache? Make a paste with a few drops of water and a spoonful of cayenne, dip a cotton swab into the paste, and dab on the tooth.
Spices are essential ingredients of a well-balanced natural diet. Their consumption on a regular basis keeps many diseases at bay. So, awaken your senses to the little pharmacy that exists within your kitchen.
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