26 June 2016

5 Amazing Natural Remedies to Cure Cracked Heels


Cracked Heels
It’s a fact that nobody likes cracked heels whether it’s of his own or of others. For some it’s a seasonal problem while for some it’s an all season trouble. However, it is not a very serious health issue but still it creates trouble, people having cracked heels often avoids to visit public places where one needs to put out his/her shoes. Women in particular are very conscious about their beauty and consider cracked heels something to be ashamed of. So, what is it that causes cracked heels? The answer is not limited to any specific reason but there are many reasons that may cause cracked heels such as seasonal change, allergy, skin infections, less use of shoes, improper shoes, carelessness towards hygiene, too long walking or working on foot for long hours and having dry skin. Skin infections like eczema and athlete’s foot may also leads to cracked heels as well.

There are a huge selection of ointments, creams and oils available in drug stores for cracked heels however, not all of them proved to be effective for everyone. Every person has his own physical capability and skin type, moreover the causes of cracked heels differs from person to person as well and therefore it is not necessary that an ointment that works for a person may work for others too. However, there are many home and natural remedies that proved to be effective for almost everyone. Some of them are discussed here so you can use them to get rid of cracked heels.

 Watermelon Peels         
Watermelon is one of the best fruits for healthy skin, containing approximately 92% of water it not only fulfills your water intake but also helps you to have a healthy skin. It is a super anti-oxidant and also very rich in Vitamins and Minerals which makes it a perfectly health friendly fruit. Moreover, it also contains anti aging capabilities as well. The best way to use watermelon to get rid of cracked heels is to first peel it out and then then rub the peel over the cracked heels softly and thoroughly. Rub the cracked portion of your heels gently with the watermelon peels and then wash it thoroughly with warm water. Repeat it 2-3 times a week to see it effect.

Luke Warm Water
Water Melon PeelWater is the source of life on earth and a great portion of our body too is made up of water. Dry skin is also a cause of cracked heels and keeping yourself properly hydrated may help you in overcoming the problem of cracked heels as well. Similarly, warm water is very effective in removing dead skins around the cracked heels as well. To get rid of cracked heels pour your feet in Luke warm water of 15-20 mints and rub the cracked portion with a pumice stone or cotton cloth gently to remove the dead skin. Repeat this 1-2 times daily and you will see its effectiveness in getting rid of cracked heels.

Pumice Stone
Pumice Stone is another simple and effective solution for cracked heels; you can get it from any grocery store or super market. It is very effective in removing dead skin from your heels and at the same time making your skin smooth. Pumice stone is actually made when water mixes up with warm lava and get hardened with time. It contains small porous holes which effectively removes the dead skin from the heels and softens it. The best way to use Pumice Stone on cracked heels is to first soak it in water and at the same time pour your heels into the luke warm water to get it softened. Rub the pumice stone gently over the soaked out heels to remove the dead skin and giving a smooth look to your heels. Repeat the procedure once in every 2-3 days for fast relief.

Pumice Stone
 Banana Peel
Banana peel is another great remedy for getting rid of cracked heels. It is very simple yet very effective in removing the dead skin from the cracked heels and making it smooth. In order to use it, mesh some ripe bananas and add a few drops of rose water into it to make paste, apply this paste thoroughly over the cracked heels and surrounding areas and leave it for few minutes. After 10-15 minutes wash your feet with warm water and wipe it with a clean cotton cloth. You can use this method once a day to see its effectiveness.

Raw Lemon or Lemon Juice
Your kitchen is the best place to look out for any type of home remedies; you can find plenty of things in your kitchen that may prove effective in various minor health problems. You can find solution for your cracked heels in your kitchen itself as well. Lemon is one of the most useful kitchen items when it comes to home remedies, it can help greatly in getting rid of cracked heels as well. For using lemon to cure cracked heels just cut it in two and rub it gently over your heels and then leave them for few minutes. Clean your feet well with warm water. You can also use lemon juice in place of raw lemon as well.

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08 April 2016

5 Guaranteed Natural Remedies for Baldness


Eclipta Alba or Bhringraj
Baldness certainly is one of the biggest fall outs of today’s modern lifestyle, not only the people in their late thirties are facing this problem but the youth and even teens sometime getting this problem as well. A fast packed and somewhat stressful daily routine not only created social problems but also triggered health related problems as well. It is not surprising in today’s time that every second person you encounter might be suffering from hair loss problem. So what is it that creates this problem? The answer is not very straight forward because baldness and rapid hair loss does not occur due to one or two reasons but there are many reasons that may trigger rapid hair loss which may result into baldness. One of the main reason behind the rapid increase in baldness among people is tension, it may be of anything like work stress, social pressure, financial problems, family related problems or of anything. However, you can’t blame tension as the only culprit behind causing baldness but there are many other factors involved in causing it such as, lack of proper hygiene, environmental reasons, water quality, food habit, poor physical health, prolonged disease and medications. Moreover, sometimes heredity also plays an important role in causing early baldness as well.

There are many cosmetics and prescriptions available today that claimed to be the best solution for getting rid of rapid hair loss however, most of them not always proves fruitful and often causes more damage than of benefit. Too much use of shampoo and unsuitable hair oils can also damage your hairs and trigger hair loss. Therefore it is a must to check your physical capability to insure whether a hair oil or shampoo suits you or not before adopting it for regular use. Another thing to remember is to give proper attention to physical hygiene and at the same time adopt balanced diet routine. We are enlisting below some of the best natural remedies that you can use to avoid rapid hair loss problem and to ensure the growth of healthy hairs as well. You are advised to consult your physician prior using these remedies.

Natural Remedies to counter Baldness   

Coriander paste
CorianderWhen it comes to baldness, Coriander paste proves to be one of the best remedies; it will not only help in re growth of the hairs but also strengthens the roots of the remaining hair bands as well. Coriander is a common kitchen item that is used almost everywhere in the world. Coriander has a variety of health related uses such as in swelling, cough, cold, respiratory problems, hemorrhoid, headache, stomachache, acidity, digestion problem, nausea, joint pain, arthritis and many other problems. For getting rid of baldness, take appropriate amount of coriander powder and mix some vinegar in it to make paste, apply this paste thoroughly over your head especially over the bald area. Leave it for half an hour and then rinse with clean water, repeat this twice a week for few months to see its effectiveness.       

  Eclipta Alba ( Bhringraj)
Eclipta Alba or Bhringraj is one of the most effective remedies for baldness; it not only helps in getting rid of baldness but also prevents further hair damage and removes dandruff as well, actually it is said to be a complete hair tonic. There are a wide range of health benefits of Eclipta Alba, some of which includes headache, skin problems, weakness, blood purification, depression, liver problem and digestion problem. You can use eclipta alba in many ways For getting rid of baldness, you can use its oil to massage your scalp, moreover you can add coconut oil or amla oil in it as well. Secondly you can use its powder to make paste simply with clean water and apply the paste over your scalp for 15-20 minutes. You can also mix its powder with neem oil or amla oil to make paste for applying over the scalp as well.

  Cymbopogon Martini or Palmarosa or Ginger grass or Indian Geranium (Rohish or Roshaghas in Hindi)      
Palmarosa is an Indian native grass which belongs to lemongrass genus. Later it spreads to other part of Asian Subcontinent including China, Japan, Sri-Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand. Thereafter it cultivated widely throughout the world as soon as people become familiar of the therapeutic value of its oil. Loaded with a variety of medicinal properties such as antifungal, antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties it serves as an effective remedy for a number of health problems such as infections, fever, digestion problems, kidney problems, anxiety, depression, joint pain, arthritis, stomachache, skin infections and many others. In order to counter Baldness, the best way is to massage your scalp with palmarosa oil 1-2 times a week. You will certainly see its effectiveness in preventing baldness within few months of use.

 Black Lentil or Vigna Mungo (Urad in Hindi)    
Black Lentil is a popular source of food recipe throughout the world, In India and other part of Asian Subcontinent it is one of an essential dietary food. Originated in India, it later spreads to the nearby Asian Countries such as China, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri-Lanka and later reached to other parts of the world. It contains numerous nutritional sources including protein, vitamins and minerals as well. The best way to use it in preventing hair fall and baldness is to make paste of black lentil after sufficiently boiling it, apply this paste evenly to the scalp and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Later rinse well with clean water and pat dry the scalp. You have to repeat this 2-3 times a week to see its effectiveness.

Nigella Sativa or Black Cumin
Black Cumin or Black Seeds or Nigella Sativa   
Black Cumin also referred as black seeds or Nigella Sativa, however in India it is known as Kalaunji. It has a long history of medicinal uses in many part of the world however; India, China and Arabian Gulf Countries were the wide users of black cumin for medicinal purpose during the Ancient times. Ayurveda has a wide range of medicinal uses of black cumin similarly it is a part of many Chinese and Unani remedies as well. It contains a whole load of amazing medicinal properties such as antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory capabilities, moreover, it is an effective anticancer and anti diabetic remedy as well. It has an amazing capability of preventing baldness and insuring the re-growth of hairs. For getting rid of baldness take few grams of its seeds and burn it, store the remaining ash in a clean pot and pour some coconut or amla(Indian Gooseberry) oil into it. Now use it to massage your scalp for few minutes and leave it to dry for 15 minutes before washing. Repeat it 1-2 times a week to see the changes within few months.   
  
Please do read another great article on the same topic:

http://www.wonderremedies.in/2015/08/lesser-known-but-very-effective-natural.html


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19 March 2016

Effective Home and Herbal Remedies for the treatment of Plague..


Yarrow
‘Plague’ is a word that once brought hell to this world; it was so notorious in those older times that people often referred plague as the Black Death. The reason for giving it such a horrible name was due to its capacity to wipe out entire towns and villages in one sweep, the skin of the patients suffering with plague turn black. It was a sure death for patients of plague as there were no counter measures available during those older days as people know nothing about this fearful disease. As the time changes, people become more and more aware about the reasons that causes plague and therefore started exploring & developing counter measures against this horrific disease. Yes plague is still lethal but with the advancement of modern technology, medical science has developed various counter measures to stop the growth of this deadly disease. It is a very contagious disease that spreads from one person to other through air, a bacterium referred as Yesinia Pestis is the main culprit behind causing plague.  Rats are the main carrier of this bacteria Yesinia pestis which transmits from rats to humans and increases its grip from one person to other.

Causes & Symptoms
As mentioned above, the main reason for causing plague is a bacteria which is termed as Yesinia pestis, this bacterium is found in rats and later reaches to humans through air. Therefore it is vital to clean the surrounding from food remains that often attracts rats, moreover, proper hygiene and sanitation is also very important. The various symptoms associated with plague includes muscular and chest pain, coughing, cold sensation, itchiness, nausea, fever, headache, breathing problem, weakness, stomach ache and vomiting. The bacteria fist attacks the lymph nodes and causes it become tender & swollen. In advanced stage, the skin of the person affected with plague turns black as well.    

 A variety of antibiotic remedies are prescribed by the doctors now days, it is not considered fatal if proper medication is taken in earlier stage. In addition, there are various home and herbal remedies also available that may cure plague in the earlier stage as well. You should always remember to consult your doctor before using any type of home and herbal remedies.

Home & Herbal remedies for Plague                                                                    
Essential Oils


Essential oil
Wherever there’s a health problem there’s a solution with Essential oil as these oils contain a number of amazing medicinal properties. According to some herbalists, essential oils were the main source of medicinal treatments during the older times as well. Plague is a bacterial infection and therefore essential oil can be used for curing plague as well because essential oils are very effective against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. A number of very effective essential oils for bacterial infection include clove oil, ginger oil, eucalyptus oil, thyme oil, cinnamon and oil of oregano. These essential oils not only cure but also help in improving the overall immune system capability of the human body as well. The essential oils are loaded with wonderful medicinal capabilities such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Essential oil can be used in varieties of ways such as mixing it in bathing water, massaging or through inhalation

Yarrow
Yarrow was among few herbal remedies that people used against plague during the older times and it is proven to be very effective as well. Loaded with various medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory capabilities, yarrow is very effective in treating health concerns like, cold & flu, nausea, pneumonia, fever and various types of infections. The best way to use yarrow is to prepare its tea using dried yarrow flower, consume this tea twice daily for quick relief.

Ginger
There are many home based items that you can use in a variety of health problems and ginger is one among them. You can find ginger in almost every household in the world however only few are familiar with the amazing medicinal capabilities of ginger. Ginger contains various medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, analgesic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation which as a result make ginger a perfect home remedy for many health related problems. It is very effective in countering any type of infection and inflammation, moreover ginger is also a very good immune system booster as well. The various health problems that finds ginger very effective includes digestion problems, cough, cold, nausea, respiratory problems, headache, allergies, heart problems, diabetes, plague, muscular cramps and many others. The best way to use ginger is to drink ginger tea moreover; you can consume it raw with honey and also use it in salad and your daily food preparation as well.

Herbal Tea
 Herbal Tea
When we talk about herbal tea, it does not mean that we are talking about a particular tea but it has many varieties.  You can use basil tea, ginseng tea, margosa tea, nettle tea, chamomile tea, Echinacea tea and many more as herbal tea. Comfrey, margosa, rosemary, basil, Echinacea and mint extracts can give you some very effective herbal tea for countering plague.   

Garlic
No home or herbal remedy list is said to be complete without adding garlic in it, garlic is widely used and very easily available kitchen item. You can find garlic in almost every part of the world; people during the older days were also familiar with the healing power of garlic. Garlic is blessed with some wonderful properties including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. Garlic is very effective in treating infections, respiratory problems, heart problems, kidney problems, digestion problems, cancer, headache, stomachache, blood pressure, plague, fatigue, muscular cramps and many other problems. Garlic can be used in a variety of ways such as raw, with honey, capsules, oil or adding it in salad or your daily food preparation. Moreover, you can consume raw garlic clove regularly to keep your immune system in best shape as well.

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02 March 2016

Amazing Foods to Boost Testosterone Level..


Raw Oyesters
When a person turns older his working capabilities begin decreasing, testosterone hormone level is among numerous alternative things that decreases once a person gets older. Testosterone hormone is an important a part of a male’s body that enhances his capability and strengthens his muscle power. Therefore, once the testosterone hormone level starts decreasing, it leads to a range of downfalls in a man like dullness, muscular weakness, lack of concupiscence, tiredness, weight gain, impotency and depression. This natural development took its course within the applicable time. However, one can’t flip back this action but there are various measures following which one might minimize or slow the procedure of decreasing testosterone hormone level. A regular physical exercise routine and a diet set up will enhance the testosterone hormone level of one’s body, moreover, foods that contains adequate quantity of B-complex vitamin and minerals may additionally facilitate in boosting the testosterone level also. Following are some foods that may boost testosterone level. Please remember to consult your doctor before implying this set up.

Raw oysters
Raw oyster is an ideal food for increasing testosterone hormone level because of it's high quantity of minerals. Experts claim that overwhelming raw oysters will cause a rise in spermatozoon count of a male. Before using oysters, confirm that it's properly cleaned. In order to clean the oysters use a soft brush with water to get rid of the dirt from it properly. A table knife or a particular oyster intake knife is very good in opening the oysters. Keep in mind to store the oysters on ice before using them.

Bananas & Avocados
Red MeatBananas are very rich in B-complex vitamin, potassium and a nourishing protein named grass lain which may cause a rise in androgenic hormone level. Therefore consuming bananas could be a smart choice to increase androgenic hormone level. Similarly avocado contains vitamin B6 and vitamin B that will increase the androgenic hormone levels as well. You can use both bananas and avocados as dish also.

Eggs
Egg is an important a part of our daily meal; it's used overwhelmingly everywhere in the world because of its high nutritional value. Egg has alimentation B5 & vitamin B6 and a few proteins too that causes androgenic hormone levels to extend. The yoke and the white portion of the egg contain additional vitamins. It is suggested to consume no more than few eggs per week as the result of the excessive use of eggs will damage your health by increasing the unwanted proteins. Egg consumption ought to be restricted if you're a non-vegetarian.  Excessive use of eggs also can increase the steroid alcohol, which may be dangerous for aging persons. 

Red meat
Red meat is incredibly common in western countries and other parts of the world. Chicken is incredibly made in macromolecule, minerals, vitamins and protein. According to a fitness web site, the minerals and macromolecule in chicken are simply absorbed by our body system. Chicken additionally contains high saturated fat and thence the surplus use of it ought to be avoided.

A bunch of Bananas.
Beans
There are many sorts of beans like excretory organ beans, black beans, horse beans, chickpeas and a few alternatives too.  As beans contain macromolecule and metal which may boosts androgenic hormone levels of the body, it is a decent option to increase the androgenic hormone level.

Essential fatty acids
According to experts, fatty acids are very helpful for any material body as they increase the healthy internal secretion productions leading to healthiness. Having some almonds per day is additionally a good thing to keep our body healthy. As we have a tendency to consume our favorite dishes in high quantity however, we should remember that excessive use of anything is dangerous to health. Therefore don’t select ingestion something substantially. Some cold water fish like tuna and salmon are smart supply of carboxylic acid; equally oil is additionally a decent supply of fatty acid.


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09 February 2016

Food you must consider while going on Camping


Camping food cartoon
It is hard to find a person who doesn’t love camping, as a matter of fact everybody loves camping because it provides an opportunity to enjoy nature with friends and family. Camping not only boosts your energy level for the coming working days but it also helps in improving your relationship with your loved ones. It gives you an opportunity to spend time with your family without being worried about the official workloads or day to day worries. However camping may turn into a nightmare if your camping foods are not properly planned, without a proper camping diet plan, your trip may cause you your health as well. There are many options available from where you can camp such as car, camper, tent or from a cabin and accordingly decide your camping food menu. Also remember to consider the nature of camping i.e. tracking, hiking, Jungle safari, nature watch, and hunting etc. before finalizing the camping food menu. Following are some suggestions regarding your camping food that will make camping, a pleasant and healthy experience for you.

 Ready to Eat Foods

Mixed NutsNuts are the best eat ready items to carry on camping as they comes with shells that anyone can easily break, however, walnuts or similar nuts requires a cracker to break its shell. Nuts like peanuts and pistachios shells are very easy to remove and therefore ideal for camping. According to a well-known author in his book on nutrition, nuts are very rich in protein and contain some fiber & carbohydrates too. Some fruits like. You can carry grapes, bananas and apples very easily without worrying of any preparation or packing. Another ready to eat items such as trail mix and granola bars are very easy in carrying and contains protein & carbohydrates as well.

Easy to Prepare Foods

Some food items provide multiple and easy to use options and are very good for camping purpose, one such item is peanut butter. You can carry peanut butter very easily with you and in addition, you can use it with fruits, vegetables, bread spread, tortillas or you can even consume peanut butter alone. With its rich protein contents, peanut butter enables a person to have fullness feelings longer than others. When peanut butter mixed with carbohydrate containing vegetables, fruits or breads it makes a complete and balanced diet to campers to fulfill their energy needs. If you are carrying a small camping stove with you then you should carry eggs as a good choice because you can prepare it quickly to consume. Eating eggs with two bread slices fulfills your carbohydrate needs instantly. Pasta is also very easy to prepare food that you can carry for camping; you just need hot water, vegetables and some sauce to prepare instant pasta. 

Fruits & Veg Illustration
Family Camping Meals

In order to have a healthy breakfast during your camping use instant pancakes as it needs only water to prepare pancakes on a stove or griddle. For your nutrients and vitamin fulfillment use pancakes with fruits in breakfast. Use pasta with sauce, vegetables and tuna to mix for making a healthy lunch while on camping to compensate your protein, carbohydrate and other nutrients requirement. Use fish and grilled chicken to have a nutritious dinner during your camping time, use foods with low on saturated fats such as turkey patties instead using hamburger meat. Saturated fat considered as unhealthy or bad fat due to its involvement with cardiovascular disorders, states a Medical Report. Although absence of S’more may shorten your camping enjoyment but, you can adopt some health friendly procedures to use them such as using them with two pieces dark chocolates, marshmallow or with graham crackers made with whole grain. 

                  So next time whenever going for camping, plan your food items you are carrying with you. By planning your camping food wisely, you will sure have a wonderful and healthy camping experience.

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12 January 2016

Do you know that your Kitchen has a hidden treasure of remedies...?


Kitchen remedies.
A Kitchen in any household is a place that is directly responsible for the health of persons living in that house. Various dieticians and physician often suggests people to follow balanced diet because dieting habits of any individual is the main reason that often creates various types of health problems for a person. That is why we have said earlier that a kitchen in any household directly responsible for the health of various people living there. Kitchen is also a place where you can find plenty of daily using food items and essential ingredients required for the preparation of various food recipes. Items like Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Salt, Cumin, baking soda, carom seeds, clove, cardamom, vegetables, fruits and oils are must seen items in any kitchen. But do you know that many of these kitchen items can be used as an effective home remedies for treating various types of health problems such as, cough, cold, fever, headache, stomachache, oral infections, skin infections and other similar disorders. In this article you will find some of these amazing kitchen remedies and how you can use them for different types of health problems.  

Carom or Bishop’s weed ( Ajvayan )

Originated in Egypt and spread in South East and Central Asia, Africa and some part of Europe and
America Carom or Bishop’s weed is an integral part of kitchen in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. Well known for culinary use Bishop’s weed also happens to be an effective remedy for a wide range of health problems including, stomachache, headache, indigestion, gastric, cold, flue, oral infections like bronchitis, sore throat and head congestions. Moreover, carom is also very useful in asthma, arthritis, muscular pain, constipation, liver problems, piles, acne, pimples and many other similar problems as well. Loaded with amazing medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal capabilities carom turn into an ultimate home remedy.
Carom or Bishop's weed
Some common use of Carom or Bishop’s Weed as remedy   :

*For stomachache and Gas problem: Mesh bishop’s weed along with black salt and black pepper to make powder and consume this mixture twice daily with warm water to get rid of stomachache and gas problem.
*For Muscular cramps and joint pain: Massage the affected part of the body with bishop’s weed oil to get instant relief from joints and muscular pain.
* For Irregular periods:  Consume bishop’s weed powder with warm milk twice daily to have regularized menstruation cycle.
*For minor burns, eczema & itchiness: Make paste of bishop’s weed and apply it over the affected portion of the body.

Cardamom
Another useful item found in almost every home kitchen is Cardamom, with its versatile taste and amazing
flavor cardamom has a wide variety of culinary uses in our everyday’s life.  Cardamom is an Indian native
which is highly cultivated in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Bhutan and Sri Lanka also apart from India. Pakistan, Bangladesh and India are among those countries where Cardamom is traditionally for day to day food preparations. Cardamom later spread in other parts of the world especially in South & Central America and now Guatemala is among the top producers of Cardamom. Cardamom contains wonderful medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti cancer, anti asthmatic and antiviral. 
CardamomMoreover Cardamom is very rich in Vitamin A & C, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium and Sodium as well. Such amazing medicinal properties and high value of essential nutrients make Cardamom one of the best Kitchen remedies for gestational problems, oral infections, dental problems, cancer, blood purification, heart problems, depression, urinary problems, digestion, stomachache, head congestion, respiratory problems and muscular spasm. 

Some common use of Cardamom as remedy   :

*For Sneezing and Headache:  Make powder of cardamom seeds and inhale its scant to get relief.
*For Cough:  Make powder of cardamom seeds and take this powder along with clarified butter to get relief from cough.
*Burning sensation during urination: Warm some cardamom and take it with cold milk to get relief instantly.
*For Stomachache: Make powder of cardamom seeds and take this powder along with black salt to get rid of stomachache.

   Catechu ( Kattha )
Originated from India and spread to Iran, China, Gulf region, South East Asia and some other part of the world Catechu is also referred as black Catechu or simply black cutch as well. It is an essential part of traditional ceremonies in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal moreover it is often used for religious purpose as well. Being one of the main ingredients of dyeing industry, Catechu later reached Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia and later travelled to European countries. Beside industrial and culinary uses Catechu has proven itself as an effective remedy for a wide range of health disorders such as dental problems like Pyorrhea, gingivitis and gum problem, oral infections, respiratory problems like bronchitis and asthma, skin infections, constipation, diarrhea, body pain and many others. The medicinal properties that make Catechu a wonderful remedy include anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial, antifungal and antipyretic properties.      
Some common use of Catechu as remedy   :

*For strengthening gums and teeth: Use catechu powder for massaging your teeth and gums once a day
*For Puss in ear:  Pour a little of Catechu powder in the affected year to stop the puss.
*For wounds: Mix some catechu powder in white wax and apply to the wounds for early recovery.

 Black Pepper ( Kali Mirch )

Black Pepper
 Black pepper is another important ingredient commonly found in home kitchen especially in Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam, China and other neighboring countries. In India Black Pepper is an essential kitchen item which is used along with other spices in preparing various food recipes. The black pepper plant contains seeds that are known as peppercorns, these peppercorns are the most important part of the pepper plants. The black pepper has wide range of culinary and medicinal uses; essential oil of black pepper is an important part of Aroma therapy as well.  Black pepper contains several medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antiseptic capabilities moreover; it contains various essential nutrients such as Vitamins K, C & Vitamin A, carbohydrates, dietary fibers, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, manganese and Zinc as well. Black Pepper is an ideal remedy for sore throat, cold, flu, cough, skin infections, digestion problems, dental problems, muscular pain, arthritis and various other problems.

Some common use of Black Pepper as remedy   :

*For bleeding Nose: Make powder of black pepper and add some curd and jiggery into it, give it to the affected person to stop the bleeding.
*For Migraine:  Take few pieces of black pepper and pour it into a small quantity of clarified butter and then make powder of the whole, put 2-3 drops of the mixture into your nose to get rid of migraine   
*For cold, flu and cough:  Chew some black pepper along with honey.
*For Hemorrhoids:  Mix some black pepper and black cumin into a teaspoon full of honey and consume this mixture once a day to have relief from hemorrhoids.

Jaggery  

In Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and China Jaggery is a common item used for sweetening various recipes and drinks, it is also a common household
Jaggery
product in African peninsula as well. Jaggery is made from the sugar cane juice and contains many useful medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, blood purification and body cleansing capabilities. It contains wide varieties of essential nutrients such as Iron, Magnesium, potassium, vitamins and other useful minerals.  There are many health problems for which jaggery acts as an effective remedy, health problems that may be treated with jiggery includes, cold, cough, flu, dental problems, headache, indigestion, gas, bloating, liver problems, asthma, constipation, blood pressure and migraine along with many other problems.

Some common use of Jaggery as remedy: 

*For Bronchitis cold & cough:  Make chikki of jaggery and black sesame specially in cold winter to eat it regularly to avoid problems like cold, cough and bronchitis.
*For Hiccups:  Grind some jiggery (prefer older one) along with dried ginger and inhale it to stop the hiccups.
*For frequent strokes of migraine:  Mix jaggery and clarified butter well and consume this mixture early morning (before sunrise) and at night during the bed time, you need to do it for few weeks to see its result.
*For stomach worms: Consume plain jaggery before going to bed for few days to get rid of stomach worms.

Friends,                     
Please keep an eye on this topic as five more such items are going to be added here soon…..

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